How to make a purse cake Liv Hansen, Professional Baker and Author
Assembling the purse cake:
1. Chill cake layers 35-45 minutes before starting.
2. Cut a small portion off the bottom of the first cake layer. Use that portion as a guide and cut the same amount off the second cake layer. Set both small portions aside.
3. Spread frosting on the top of the first cake layer.
4. Stand first cake layer up on the flat side. Place on a serving platter.
5. Put frosting along the flat side of the second cake layer. Stand it upright next to the first cake layer and adhere the two layers together, with the frosting from the first cake layer in the middle.
6. Carve each of the remaining small portions of cake to look like a little change purse. Adhere the small portions of cake together using frosting, put frosting along the bottom and place on serving platter.
7. Place a layer of frosting on the purse and change purse to “crumb coat” the cakes.
8. Chill cakes in freezer for 30-45 minutes.
Decorating the purse cake:
1. Cover the purse cakes in another layer of frosting. Once cakes are frosted, smooth frosting using a spatula dipped in hot water.
2. As you scrape the excess frosting off the cakes, scrape the spatula on the bowl’s edge to clean it.
3. Using another color of frosting, pipe a decorative zig-zag along the border of the purse cakes.
4. Use a jelly round as a purse clasp for the large purse. Place on top of the cake in the center.
5. Loop a piece of licorice across the top of the large purse to create a handle.
6. Cut a jellybean or gumdrop in half and place both halves on top of the change purse to create a small clasp.
7. Use assorted candies to create flowers on the purse and the change purse.
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