Wrapping a cake with baking paper, especially for decorative purposes, involves a specific technique. Based on the provided reference, here's how you do it:
Steps to Wrap a Cake with Baking Paper
The reference, a YouTube video titled "6 Parchment Paper Cake Hacks," demonstrates how to use parchment paper (another name for baking paper) to apply stencils on a cake using buttercream. Here's how the process works:
- Prepare your baking paper: Cut a piece of baking paper large enough to cover the area you'd like to wrap.
- Position the stencil: Place the cut-out of your stencil onto the cake, making sure to keep it positioned correctly.
- Wrap and Secure: Carefully wrap the baking paper with the stencil around the cake.
- Pull it Tight: According to the video, you should "pull it tight." This ensures the baking paper with the stencil lies flat against the cake.
- Press the Ends: "Press the ends of the parchment against the cake." This helps secure the stencil in place and prevents the buttercream from seeping under the stencil's edges.
- Apply Buttercream: Gently spread buttercream over the baking paper and the stencil. Be gentle so you do not push the buttercream under the stencil or lift the stencil.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Prepare Paper | Cut paper large enough to cover the intended area. |
| 2. Position Stencil | Place your stencil cut-out onto the cake |
| 3. Wrap & Secure | Wrap baking paper, with stencil, around the cake |
| 4. Pull Tight | Ensure the baking paper with the stencil is flush with the cake |
| 5. Press Ends | Press the paper ends to keep stencil flat |
| 6. Apply Buttercream | Gently spread buttercream over the stencil without disturbing it |
- The key is to ensure the parchment paper is pulled tightly against the cake to maintain a clean stencil application.
- Gentle buttercream application is crucial to avoid dislodging the stencil.
This method is specifically for using baking paper as a stencil for buttercream applications and not for baking or lining a cake tin, which is a different use of baking paper.
