**Creating a Cake Luggage**

As I sit here, surrounded by rolling pins, cake decorations, and the faint scent of sugar, I find myself lost in the process of creating my latest masterpiece: a cake luggage. This project requires patience, precision, and an unrelenting passion for baking. The journey begins with applying strips to my cake, starting with two shorter white strips placed at equal distances from the sides of the front of the cake. These strips serve as the foundation for the entire design, setting the stage for the intricate details that will follow.

Next, I apply longer white strips all the way around the lid, connecting them seamlessly to create a cohesive look. The goal is to achieve an illusion of leather straps, which are essential to any realistic representation of luggage. To accomplish this, I roll out chocolate fondant and cut eight circles using a circle cutter. These circles will serve as the foundation for my leather details, carefully crafted to fit snugly around the edges of the cake.

Cutting out small slices from each circle allows me to create seamless transitions between the different sections of leather. With precision and care, I apply these strips to the four top corners of the cake, securing them with a little water to ensure they adhere perfectly. To cover the bottom corners, I must replicate this same shape using half-circles, carefully cutting out the designs and applying them with equal precision.

The final touches begin with adding more brown leather details to the top of my cake, ensuring that the belt remains secure and functional. The hardware is a crucial aspect of this design, requiring patience and dedication to complete. I create my hardware from gum paste, dyeing it a deep yellow before brushing on shortening to prepare it for painting. By mixing gold luster dust with copper luster dust, I achieve a beautiful rose-gold hue that perfectly complements the overall aesthetic.

The buckles, hinges, studs, grommets, and other hardware pieces are carefully applied using clear piping gel, ensuring they adhere securely to the cake without leaving any visible residue. This is the most challenging part of the process, as the fine details require utmost care and attention. As I work on adding these final touches, I must navigate a minefield of dust and debris, ever vigilant to avoid getting my creations covered in luster dust.

Once the hardware is securely attached, I can move on to creating the handle for the luggage. Using chocolate fondant mixed with a small amount of modeling compound (CMC), I roll out a large tube and shape it into a sturdy handle. Adding stitch detail and cutting it to size completes this crucial aspect of my design.

The pièce de résistance is the luggage tag, carefully crafted with a 'How to Cake It' label. These little touches demonstrate attention to detail, showcasing that even the smallest elements can make all the difference in an otherwise magnificent creation. As I step back from my finished cake luggage, I am met with a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that this labor of love will be cherished by anyone who lays eyes on it.

**Special Features**

As we take to the skies, our beloved cake luggage joins us on this journey. Equipped with an impressive array of features, including stickers, hardware, and a secure handle, this luggage is truly one-of-a-kind. To make sure we don't lose anything valuable during our travels, I've added a 'How to Cake It' label to the luggage tag.

**A Personal Touch**

As I reflect on my cake luggage, I realize that it's not just about creating an exquisite dessert; it's also about capturing the essence of a bygone era. The old-fashioned luggage, complete with leather straps and hardware, exudes a sense of nostalgia and adventure, inviting all who see it to embark on their own journey.

**The Power of Cake**

As we soar through the skies, our cake luggage stands as a testament to the transformative power of cake. What began as a simple pastry has evolved into a masterpiece, showcasing the artist's skill and creativity. Whether you're an aspiring baker or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of cake, this journey is a reminder that with patience, dedication, and passion, even the most impossible creations can become reality.

**Stay Connected**

As we bid farewell to our cake luggage, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your presence in my creative journey. If you enjoyed this tutorial, be sure to subscribe to my channel and ring the notification bell. For those who are eager to explore more of my baked creations, check out my beach cake from last year's episode, which is still available on our channel.

**The Road Ahead**

As we take off into the unknown, I invite you to join me on this culinary adventure. Together, let's explore the world of cake decorating and uncover the secrets behind creating truly breathtaking desserts. With every new creation, comes a chance to push boundaries and inspire others to do the same. Until next time, stay creative, stay curious, and remember: baking is a journey worth taking.

**Special Thanks**

To those who have supported me on this creative journey, I extend my sincerest gratitude. Your encouragement and enthusiasm mean the world to me, and I look forward to sharing more of my adventures with you in the days to come.

As our cake luggage disappears into the distance, I am left with a sense of pride, satisfaction, and an unquenchable thirst for creativity. The art of baking is a never-ending journey, filled with twists, turns, and endless possibilities. Until next time, happy baking!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwelcome back to how to cake it i'm yolanda and this is our first episode of 2017 and what better way to start off the year than with cakes on a plane today i'm gonna make a beautiful piece of luggage out of cake don't forget to subscribe to this channel and make sure to hit that notification bell or han show them how just like this exactly to make this luggage cake i needed 24 pounds of my ultimate chocolate cake recipe baked between three large rectangle pans i've removed the cakes from their pens i am leveling the top and now i need to cut them in half horizontally to create two layers per cake it's trickier to layer cakes that are this big because sometimes your knife can dig down into the center make sure to hold your knife as straight as you can and just slice carefully i love when i'm making a cake that allows me to utilize my cake scraps what you gonna do with all those humps i took each one of my humps in this case i had three humps and i cut each one into a smaller rectangle that was one third the size of each cake layer are you still with me then i level each one of those rectangles so that they're all the same height then i line them all up together making sure they're the same size as one of my cake layers and now sir squeeze a lot has a job ahead of him i needed so much simple syrup to shower these cake layers that i had to refill sir squeeze he was dehydrated i dehydrated sir squeeze if you want to learn more about sir squeeze a lot and about how i use simple syrup please check out the link in the description below it is really helpful especially with novelty cakes like this that take a long time to decorate right jeremy jeremy how long yes long time i've decided to fill this cake with white chocolate buttercream and regular chocolate buttercream alternating between the cake layers for my buttercream recipes as well as all the details of how i made this cake you can go to how to kick it dot com i use the layer of cake that i've created from my humps as the top final layer of this luggage cake i'm using a small serrated knife just to trim a little bit of cake off all four corners because i want my luggage or suitcase to look i don't want it to look like a box i want it to have sort of softened corners is it luggage or is it a suitcase guys i need your help yo what are you doing it's time to crumb coat and chill once my cake is chilled i ice it one more time as smooth as i can and chill it again i find the bench scraper really helpful especially with large rectangular cakes it just helps you to get a straighter edge while icing it's time for fondant and i am covering this cake in a beautiful kind of like royal blue fondant to learn how i arrived at this royal blue color using a bunch of fondant scraps and some blue food coloring you can head to how to kick it dot com and read my blog i begin by rolling out a piece of fondant that is big enough to cover the entire top surface of my cake i pick up that fondant on a french rolling pin drape it over the cake and then i use a sharp paring knife to cut away the excess around the cake i have to use departure in this interview i am determined now i'm going to cover the two longest sides of my cake by rolling out bands of fondant that are high enough and wide enough to cover them again i use my sharp paring knife to cut away any excess from the top and the bottom of the luggage and then trim a seam that will later be covered up on the corners i'm going to repeat this method to cover the two shorter sides of my cake i have a bone to pick with you jocelyn oh god really shocking why is it that yolanda only gets to wear ugly hats in interviews i could have had a cute little stewardess pillbox hat with a little scarf oh no i can be an elf i could be a turkey i could be a lit up turkey i could have drumsticks on my head but stewardess outfit no we don't need that why would we need that to create the lid of this suitcase which is kind of an old-fashioned suitcase i roll some more strips of blue fondant and attach it to the cake on the sides halfway up remember whenever you're gluing fondant to fondant you just need a bit of water and a paintbrush i cover two sides at a time once again and i smooth the fondant up over the top edge of the cake now before trimming this fondant to create the perfect lid i'm going to chill my cake this just ensures that when i cut the fondant won't drag or droop i use a matte board to guide me and to help me cut a perfectly straight line now i'm going to use some more rolled out blue fondant to cover the four corners of the luggage covering up any seams that are still visible i need to cover the seams on the top of this cake using white fondant i decided to put it through my clay extruder to create like a kind of piping that will cover up where the lid meets the top of my cake the clay extruder really allows me to make long tubes of fondant that are completely even you know i need it to be perfect the clay extruder is kind of like a ruler it actually is time to use my overstitch wheel to create some stitch lines along this luggage i add the stitch lines along the top of the lid the bottom of the lid and then the four corner pieces just for some added details it's amazing how this simple little tool can add so much detail and take a cake to the next level it's one of my favorite things to use i'm rolling out some white fondant to cut into bands that will go across this old-fashioned suitcase kind of like a big belt that keeps it shut and nobody will get my curling iron nobody i cut my white fondant into equal strips add stitch detail with my over stitch wheel once again and then i just cut two tapered ends to the longest strips kind of like the ends of a belt that go through the loop now i apply these strips to my cake first applying the two shorter white strips to the front of the cake at an equal distance from the sides and then the longer white strips all the way from the back of the cake up around the lid to meet the white strips at the front i wanted to add some brown leather detail to this suitcase so i rolled out some chocolate fondant nice and then and cut eight circles using a circle cutter to make sure that these circles can drape over the corners of my luggage cake i need to cut out a little slice of pie essentially from each one of them so that they'll fit perfectly i carefully add the corner details to the four top corners of the cake gluing them down with a little bit of water and ensuring that the cut seam i created from the pie slice is always in the same place on all four corners to cover the bottom corners of my cake i can't physically lift up this cake and drape the fondant under so i need to cut these circles in half and mimic the same shape i created on the top four corners a few more pieces of brown leather detail to add to the top of this cake i just need to make sure that belt is keeping the suitcase closed now let's talk about the hardware on this cake which really you have to make days before and let it dry i made my hardware from some gum paste that i dyed a deep yellow knowing that i would want to paint it gold later on to paint this hardware i first brushed on some vegetable shortening with a paint brush onto all of the pieces and then i actually mixed some gold luster dust with copper luster dust to get kind of like a rose gold you know i made some hinges for the back of the luggage buckles of course for the belt the tongue that goes through the belt um what else did i make here oh studs oh yeah because i'm a stud muffin the grommets that yeah the grommets hold on stop laughing i also took the opportunity to roll out some white gum paste nice and thin and cut out various shapes because i think i want this old-fashioned luggage to have some stickers on it let's get this hardware onto the cake this is the worst part because now i have this beautiful blue and white and brown luggage and i have to attach all of this hardware that is covered in luster dust they call it dust for a reason because it gets everywhere it was really hard to pick up the white band of fondant that is the belt of the luggage and loop it through the belt buckle there's a lot of potential for getting messy there and when applying the grommets you need to poke a hole first using a sculpting tool and then apply your grommets at equal distance from each other so i carefully apply all of these pieces with a little bit of clear piping gel placing them one at a time you wish you had this luggage just i do you cannot borrow it because i have seen how you pack i have seen you fill and empty it i was re-organizing if you organized in the first place there would be no need to reorganize oh wait a minute we're not ready for takeoff how do i pick up this suitcase there's handle thingies but there's no handle to make the handle i used some more chocolate fondant i did mix in some cmc to stiffen it a little and then i just rolled a big tube and formed a handle adding stitch detail and cut it to the appropriate size now i'm going to make the little ends of this handle which attach the handle to the handle thingies it's kind of hard to explain how i made these so organ footage please i need to add some stickers to my luggage and of course i made one that says i heart cake because i do i think it's a fair statement about me and the other says one lime jocelyn you want to sing that song one lime one heart let's get together and bake this cake make it for your children jeremy doesn't know this song you mean you haven't watched our key lime episode jeremy you're fired out get out we told you you have to watch every video twice yeah at least yes daily last but not least it's very important to label your luggage you don't want to lose your curling iron and your luggage so of course i made a how to cake it luggage tag and added it to my luggage where are we going jocelyn it's time for our departure somewhere i used thank you so much for watching how to cake it please subscribe to this channel and please ring the notification bell and if you are in the mood for cakes on the plane check out my beach cake from last year around this time especially if you're as cold as i am right nowwelcome back to how to cake it i'm yolanda and this is our first episode of 2017 and what better way to start off the year than with cakes on a plane today i'm gonna make a beautiful piece of luggage out of cake don't forget to subscribe to this channel and make sure to hit that notification bell or han show them how just like this exactly to make this luggage cake i needed 24 pounds of my ultimate chocolate cake recipe baked between three large rectangle pans i've removed the cakes from their pens i am leveling the top and now i need to cut them in half horizontally to create two layers per cake it's trickier to layer cakes that are this big because sometimes your knife can dig down into the center make sure to hold your knife as straight as you can and just slice carefully i love when i'm making a cake that allows me to utilize my cake scraps what you gonna do with all those humps i took each one of my humps in this case i had three humps and i cut each one into a smaller rectangle that was one third the size of each cake layer are you still with me then i level each one of those rectangles so that they're all the same height then i line them all up together making sure they're the same size as one of my cake layers and now sir squeeze a lot has a job ahead of him i needed so much simple syrup to shower these cake layers that i had to refill sir squeeze he was dehydrated i dehydrated sir squeeze if you want to learn more about sir squeeze a lot and about how i use simple syrup please check out the link in the description below it is really helpful especially with novelty cakes like this that take a long time to decorate right jeremy jeremy how long yes long time i've decided to fill this cake with white chocolate buttercream and regular chocolate buttercream alternating between the cake layers for my buttercream recipes as well as all the details of how i made this cake you can go to how to kick it dot com i use the layer of cake that i've created from my humps as the top final layer of this luggage cake i'm using a small serrated knife just to trim a little bit of cake off all four corners because i want my luggage or suitcase to look i don't want it to look like a box i want it to have sort of softened corners is it luggage or is it a suitcase guys i need your help yo what are you doing it's time to crumb coat and chill once my cake is chilled i ice it one more time as smooth as i can and chill it again i find the bench scraper really helpful especially with large rectangular cakes it just helps you to get a straighter edge while icing it's time for fondant and i am covering this cake in a beautiful kind of like royal blue fondant to learn how i arrived at this royal blue color using a bunch of fondant scraps and some blue food coloring you can head to how to kick it dot com and read my blog i begin by rolling out a piece of fondant that is big enough to cover the entire top surface of my cake i pick up that fondant on a french rolling pin drape it over the cake and then i use a sharp paring knife to cut away the excess around the cake i have to use departure in this interview i am determined now i'm going to cover the two longest sides of my cake by rolling out bands of fondant that are high enough and wide enough to cover them again i use my sharp paring knife to cut away any excess from the top and the bottom of the luggage and then trim a seam that will later be covered up on the corners i'm going to repeat this method to cover the two shorter sides of my cake i have a bone to pick with you jocelyn oh god really shocking why is it that yolanda only gets to wear ugly hats in interviews i could have had a cute little stewardess pillbox hat with a little scarf oh no i can be an elf i could be a turkey i could be a lit up turkey i could have drumsticks on my head but stewardess outfit no we don't need that why would we need that to create the lid of this suitcase which is kind of an old-fashioned suitcase i roll some more strips of blue fondant and attach it to the cake on the sides halfway up remember whenever you're gluing fondant to fondant you just need a bit of water and a paintbrush i cover two sides at a time once again and i smooth the fondant up over the top edge of the cake now before trimming this fondant to create the perfect lid i'm going to chill my cake this just ensures that when i cut the fondant won't drag or droop i use a matte board to guide me and to help me cut a perfectly straight line now i'm going to use some more rolled out blue fondant to cover the four corners of the luggage covering up any seams that are still visible i need to cover the seams on the top of this cake using white fondant i decided to put it through my clay extruder to create like a kind of piping that will cover up where the lid meets the top of my cake the clay extruder really allows me to make long tubes of fondant that are completely even you know i need it to be perfect the clay extruder is kind of like a ruler it actually is time to use my overstitch wheel to create some stitch lines along this luggage i add the stitch lines along the top of the lid the bottom of the lid and then the four corner pieces just for some added details it's amazing how this simple little tool can add so much detail and take a cake to the next level it's one of my favorite things to use i'm rolling out some white fondant to cut into bands that will go across this old-fashioned suitcase kind of like a big belt that keeps it shut and nobody will get my curling iron nobody i cut my white fondant into equal strips add stitch detail with my over stitch wheel once again and then i just cut two tapered ends to the longest strips kind of like the ends of a belt that go through the loop now i apply these strips to my cake first applying the two shorter white strips to the front of the cake at an equal distance from the sides and then the longer white strips all the way from the back of the cake up around the lid to meet the white strips at the front i wanted to add some brown leather detail to this suitcase so i rolled out some chocolate fondant nice and then and cut eight circles using a circle cutter to make sure that these circles can drape over the corners of my luggage cake i need to cut out a little slice of pie essentially from each one of them so that they'll fit perfectly i carefully add the corner details to the four top corners of the cake gluing them down with a little bit of water and ensuring that the cut seam i created from the pie slice is always in the same place on all four corners to cover the bottom corners of my cake i can't physically lift up this cake and drape the fondant under so i need to cut these circles in half and mimic the same shape i created on the top four corners a few more pieces of brown leather detail to add to the top of this cake i just need to make sure that belt is keeping the suitcase closed now let's talk about the hardware on this cake which really you have to make days before and let it dry i made my hardware from some gum paste that i dyed a deep yellow knowing that i would want to paint it gold later on to paint this hardware i first brushed on some vegetable shortening with a paint brush onto all of the pieces and then i actually mixed some gold luster dust with copper luster dust to get kind of like a rose gold you know i made some hinges for the back of the luggage buckles of course for the belt the tongue that goes through the belt um what else did i make here oh studs oh yeah because i'm a stud muffin the grommets that yeah the grommets hold on stop laughing i also took the opportunity to roll out some white gum paste nice and thin and cut out various shapes because i think i want this old-fashioned luggage to have some stickers on it let's get this hardware onto the cake this is the worst part because now i have this beautiful blue and white and brown luggage and i have to attach all of this hardware that is covered in luster dust they call it dust for a reason because it gets everywhere it was really hard to pick up the white band of fondant that is the belt of the luggage and loop it through the belt buckle there's a lot of potential for getting messy there and when applying the grommets you need to poke a hole first using a sculpting tool and then apply your grommets at equal distance from each other so i carefully apply all of these pieces with a little bit of clear piping gel placing them one at a time you wish you had this luggage just i do you cannot borrow it because i have seen how you pack i have seen you fill and empty it i was re-organizing if you organized in the first place there would be no need to reorganize oh wait a minute we're not ready for takeoff how do i pick up this suitcase there's handle thingies but there's no handle to make the handle i used some more chocolate fondant i did mix in some cmc to stiffen it a little and then i just rolled a big tube and formed a handle adding stitch detail and cut it to the appropriate size now i'm going to make the little ends of this handle which attach the handle to the handle thingies it's kind of hard to explain how i made these so organ footage please i need to add some stickers to my luggage and of course i made one that says i heart cake because i do i think it's a fair statement about me and the other says one lime jocelyn you want to sing that song one lime one heart let's get together and bake this cake make it for your children jeremy doesn't know this song you mean you haven't watched our key lime episode jeremy you're fired out get out we told you you have to watch every video twice yeah at least yes daily last but not least it's very important to label your luggage you don't want to lose your curling iron and your luggage so of course i made a how to cake it luggage tag and added it to my luggage where are we going jocelyn it's time for our departure somewhere i used thank you so much for watching how to cake it please subscribe to this channel and please ring the notification bell and if you are in the mood for cakes on the plane check out my beach cake from last year around this time especially if you're as cold as i am right now\n"