Downloadable Course Material
If you would like to approximately match the size of the artwork in the tutorial, print the downloadable files at 100% size. If you require your artwork to be smaller or larger, just adjust the print size accordingly.
21st Birthday Gates Cake Course Material
This PDF document contains templates for the gates and walls as well as actual size blueprints of the front view and top view of the cake.
While not everything on this list is absolutely required, these are the things used in this tutorial video.
Of course you are welcome to find alternative ways of doing things and we would love to hear if you've
discovered an easier method or better tool to achieve good results. Please note that some items may be listed as sets,
and it is usually recommended to have full sets, it may not be neccessary. In most cases, only one item from a set is actually used
in the tutorial. Please watch the tutorial before purchasing any items to make sure you are not buying anything you don't need.
Tools & Materials
Rolling Pins
Preferably with no scratches or dents.
Rolling Pin with Lines
A 20mm thick threaded rod can be used.
Perfection Strips
Used to roll dough (fondant, pastillage etc.) to an even thickness.
Basic Stationary
Pencil, eraser, ruler, sharpener etc.
Oil Cooking Spray
Colour should be as light as possible to prevent discolouration in the fondant or pastillage.
Hand Towels
Ensure fibers are not loose.
Transparent Perpex Sheets
A4 Size
Needle or Pin
Serdar often uses a needle or a pin to remove air bubbles from underneath the fondant when coating a cake. They can also be used to pick up very small objects when decorating.
Aluminium Foil
Thicker is preferred.
Cake Board
650mm x 300mm x 9mm - Pink material
A piece of wood coated with fabric and temporarily covered with cellophane to keep fabric clean until the cake is complete. For more information, watch our tutorial on
how to cover a cake board with fabric .
Corrugated Cardboard
Great for placing sugar items to dry. Easy to move around.
Recipes & Ingredients
1300g white,700g very light brown
A thick sugar paste, similar to gum paste, that can be molded into different shapes and forms. When dried, it is hard and brittle. Unlike gum…
Royal icing is a hard white icing, made from egg white and icing sugar (mix or pure). A little addition of an acidic substance like lemon…
Cake
Slab
450mm x 280mm (2 x 1500g Mud sponge, 750g ganache, cut in half & re-joined 225mm x550mm)
Beautiful! Tank you to share your large experience. I learn so much. Good bless you.
I want to make this for a fiftieth birthday. Can you show how to make the five and zero into the gate?
I cant open the tutorial
Fantastic, even breath-taking. What a creation. And… thank you once again for sharing all your skills, techniques, and making it look so easy. I think there is much here we can put to use in many ways. God bless, and thank you.
Amazing work !
Wonderful. The words are not enough to describe how amazing it is. I absolutely enjoyed it, so much knowledge. Thank you
Oh my ! im looking very forward to this one
It looks great! Looking forward to this one