Naked Cakes
Come and learn how to create a cake that has the WOW factor! Naked cakes have no outside layer of icing allowing you to show off the delicious layers and fillings inside and create amazing toppings. Not currently scheduled to run in 2024.
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Description
A naked cake is easily recognised by its absent or minimal outer layer of frosting, which shows off the cake's natural texture and filling. Some naked cakes have zero frosting on their outer edge, while others have just a wisp of buttercream (as illustrated). The cake for naked cake is most often white or yellow, although you can find naked cakes in every flavour from chocolate to funfetti.
About this workshop
Pastry chef Jayshree will share her recipe for the most indulgent chocolate mud-cake ever. After making your cakes, she'll then share her professional tips and tricks for stunning adornment in the 'naked' fashion and you'll all ice your own cakes. All ingredients and decoration ($30) are included in the course fee and you'll take home your stunning creation.
What to bring
An apron, a tea towel and a large container to bring your cake home in. Approximate cake size 10cm by 16cm. Bring your lunch.
Who should attend?
Anyone looking for a new approach to cake presentation.
Five good reasons for making naked cakes
- You want to show off the cake and filling. If you spent a lot of time making a beautiful cake and a lush filling, skip the frosting and let their colour and texture shine through. Avoid the thin layer of frosting sometimes used on naked cakes for this application and go completely frosting-free.
- You're short on frosting. You got your cake filled and stacked and, oops, you are short on frosting! Just skip it for a cake that is just as flavourful but less sweet.
- You're serving cake on a hot day. Summer brides often opt for naked cake, as buttercream can melt in the hot summer sun. Be sure to use a jam- or meringue-based filling, if temperature is one of the reasons for minimal frosting.
- You want something beautifully rustic. Naked cakes offer a texture and visual appeal that frosting can't replicate. These unadorned cakes are especially at home in backyard weddings or baby showers.
- You want something easy to decorate. Naked cakes are perfect for those of us who feel nervous about frosting a multi-layer cake. Focus on making beautiful cake layers and a tasty filling and your cake will only need a swipe of frosting on top.
