Hand Bag Cake Tutorial
Inspired by a $20K lively pink hand bag, this handbag cake is a delicious and affordable alternative for those of us who would never dream of spending that much on an accessory.
I always smile when people comment on YouTube that ‘she must have made it hundreds of times before’. The video you see is actually me making the cake for the first time. So who taught me to do a zip like that? Well I just looked at a zip on a handbag and try to figure out what else has evenly-spaced thin parts that could make those little indents? I did some tests on scraps of fondant until I had it down. The aluminum flashing for the pattern is a similar method that I used to make my Twitter and iPad cakes. You can actually buy patterned texture mats, but they’re expensive and most people will only make a cake like this once, so this is a much cheaper alternative. Hope you enjoy.
To make the cake you will need:
Hand Bag Cake Template with guides for cutting the cake and fondant pieces.
This cake 25cm (9.84 inches) x 19cm (7.48 inches) x 11 cm (4.33 inches) (Length x Height x Width) and will make about 35 serves.
If you want the a bigger cake you will need to enlarge the template and increase the quantities accordingly.
Double the quantity of the chocolate cake recipe baked in two trays 38cm (14.96 inches) x 25cm (9.84 inches) x 2.5cm (0.98 inches)
400g (14.11 ounces) red fondant
1400g (49.38 ounces) white fondant
200g (7.05 ounces) black fondant
To make the lively pink fondant mix the red and white fondant and add a tiny bit of yellow and blue gel colour.
edible gold luster dust
Shine spray (optional)
2 quantities of Chocolate Buttercream frosting mixed with 1 quantity of chocolate ganache
by Ann Reardon How To Cook That
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All recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.
I found out how to download, just push download and not just the drop down tab, thank you so much for responding in a timely fashion, can’t wait to get started, will post pics
oo….i’m sorry for this…..i have got it right now…sorry for last.
No problem sherlly! Glad you got it.
Hi Ann, Can you send the templates direct to my e-mail ? i have search about that template but i hasn”t got it….
Where can I buy the shine spray for the cake handbag
Hi Rhonda, You can usually find shine spray or edible lustre spray at cake decorating stores. You can also find it online. I was going to give you a link but this is a product that isn’t posted overseas in many cases, so best to purchase from a local supplier.
Thank You for that information
Hi ive purchased the template for the bag cake, does it need to be printed on A3 paper as i tried printing it on A4 and its tiny! Thanks
Hi Ashley, Just check that you printer is not scaling the image. Ann designs her templates to be printed on A4 paper. In this case the finished cake is 25 x 19 x 11 cm (Length x Height x Width).
How long do you think the cake will last? I’m hoping to make on Tuesday for saturday (bear in mind we are in the middle of a heat wave in London!)
Hi Janey. Ann recommends making cakes a day or two at most ahead. Cakes always taste best if they are fresh. London may be hot but those are pretty standard temperatures for Australia!
Thanks – I’m doing it tonight so should be better. But I just looked at the chocolate cake recipe it says to double – so taht’s 16 eggs all together? Have I really got that right?
Hi Janey, Yes that is right. You can see from the video that Ann uses a lot of eggs. Its a very runny batter that makes a beautiful moist cake.
eu amei e muito linda
Hi,
Can you please resend me the link for the PDF, as I cannot find the original email.
Thank you
Hi Angela, I have forwarded your query to tech support to see if they are able to assist. As indicated on the original email, those links expire after 21 days.
Could you please resend me the link for thePDF for the Louis Vuitton. cake,I pressed the wrong button and I have lost the templates !!
Thank you
Hi Angela, You would have received an email with the link, so do check your email records to see if you have a copy. I have forwarded your query to tech support for assistance.
Hi Ann
I purchased the template yesterday but I didn’t get the email with attachment. I’m not sure if the address was wrong, could you send it please.
Cheers
Niamh
Hi Niamh, If payment went through you should have received a link automatically and again via email if the email address you entered was correct. I will forward you comment to Tech support to see if they can track it for you.
Im trying to purchase the Louis Vuitton cake templates. ..HOW DO I DO THAT?
PLEASE HELP
Hi Suzette, Click on the Buy it Now Button in the blog post or you can purchase on the shop page here: https://wellness-wave1.news/public_html/shop-cook/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Hi Ann,
I ordered my template and saved it. I cannot find it. All I have is my order # which is ONTJMRIU. Please don’t tell me that I have to order it again. Thank you for your help in this matter. [email protected]
Hi Annie, I have forwarded your query to Tech support to see if they can assist.
Thank you Ann, I received the template.
Awesome!
Hello I was finally able to hand the bag cake , watching your video again and again , thanks for sharing tutorials so incredible . cake I made for my sister and was amazed
I ‘m from Venezuela , I speak Spanish so excuse my English
Here I show the picture.
Tank u ma pls where can we get d template
Hi Dorcas, the template can be purchased vias the Buy it Now button or on the shop page: https://wellness-wave1.news/public_html/shop-cook/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Can someone help please? I want to make a cake for my mum but I don’t know what to make. Please help
Hi Ellie, Have you done much baking before? A sponge cake is a good place to start if you are new to baking. https://wellness-wave1.news/public_html/sponge-cake-recipe/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
I will try this,this weekend,let you know how it turn out.
Thanks
😀
Hi, Ann!! Thank you for inspiration.
hello, I purchase the template with PayPal have not revive the pdf, can you please advice? Thanks
Hi Lizbeth, When purchase goes through, you should receive an email. When you respond and confirm the email address is correct, you receive a link to the PDF via email.
I will forward your comment to Tech support for follow up. Usually the problem is that payment didn’t actually go through or no email confirmation has been received.
Hello,
So I just purchase your cake templet… Thank you for taking the time out to do this for us..
I use Wilton cake pan and i was wonder is a 11 X 15 cake pan would be too much or to little?
Thank you.
Hi Evette your pan is 10% bigger than mine in volume so you’ll either need to make a bit more cake batter or cut one of the layers from scraps of cake.
Hi ann! I tried making my version of it with the help of your template and awesome tutorial! Thank you for inspiring me to do better everyday! Godbless!
Well done Patrick! You have done an awesome job on the details. The handle and zipper look very real!
love it
Hi Ann, I bought the template and the payment was confirmed (received na email from PayPal) but I didnt get the templates, And also didnt receive an e-mail from them or from your site with the templates. I tried the iinet.net.au site but that site is very confusing to find the technical support for this. Can you send the templates direct to my e-mail ?
Hi Arleti, I have forwarded your comment to our Tech Support Crew for attention. I have also sent you an email. We should be able to sort the issue for you shortly.
thanks a lot Ann.