Cakes That Look Like Books - 5 Best Ways To Write On Cakes

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last updated on May 17, 2022 by zara r.

Making cakes that look like books can seem like a daunting challenge. but trust us, once you know the secrets, it’s as easy as baking a cake!

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Today we will expose the secrets that professional bakers have been using to make these beautiful book-like cakes. We’ll briefly cover how to make the physical book itself, but our main focus will be the writing. So, are you ready to improve your cake decorating skills?

what are cakes that look like books?

There are two main ways to make cakes that look like books. the first is a stack of books that are all closed. but, if we’re being completely honest, this is not an easy cake to make and it requires a lot of intricate pieces and details. Of course, there are ways to simplify it, but it won’t look as good as you’d probably like.

so the second and most popular cake that turns into a book is one with open pages. this way you can basically write a script inside or draw a picture. you don’t have to worry about getting the physical appearance of the book right. you can put all your focus and energy into writing a beautiful message or making the pages fit a specific theme.

For example, you can make a themed cake with ancient ruins written on it. Or, you can write in hieroglyphics, an invented foreign language, or a thoughtful poem.

How do you make cakes that look like books?

As we’ve mentioned, making a cake that looks like a stack of books is incredibly difficult, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. and there is no way to cheat with this method without diminishing the overall appearance of the cake.

so instead we’ll focus on cakes that look like open books. making these cakes is easy. you need two rectangular sheet cakes of the same size. you can decide how thick or thin they should be. we like a single layer about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick.

then roll out a sheet of fondant to make the cover of the book. place this layer directly on the cake board.

next, place the cake layers on top of the book cover. then you can start carving the cake to make it look like a book. top with some buttercream frosting and top with a layer of white fondant. make details on the sides to show the pages by gently scraping the fondant with the back of a knife.

now the hard part comes when you have to write on the actual cake. Fortunately, we have some of today’s best-kept secrets that will make your life easier. And, the different techniques also open up the possibilities of what you’ll be able to write.

what can you use to write on the pastels?

As you can see from the short tutorial above, it’s relatively easy to make a real open book. the tricky part is the writing. there are thousands of fonts, styles, languages, and adornments that you can put on a page. however, you can be quite limited if you don’t have the right tools.

So, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best tools for writing on pastels. this way you can create hyper-realistic cakes that look like books. so are you ready to get started?

1. edible marker/pen

This is possibly the best tool to use for fine details and intricate scripts. It works exactly like a regular marker, except its ink is completely safe to eat. It will help you create crisp, clear lines and make perfect curves and loops.

And the best thing is that you can easily find these pens in a wide variety of colors. you’ll most likely use the black pen more, but sometimes it’s nice to have the color options available too.

You can take a look at this list of the best edible markers you can buy online.

2. royal icing

royal icing is probably the most widely used markerless technique for writing. however, it takes a lot of practice to get it right, and it’s incredibly difficult to create fine, small details. you will not be able to write in small fonts or create closed loops for lowercase cursive scripts.

However, with practice and patience, you can learn this skill and soon be writing on cakes, cookies, and more.

3. fondant letters

fondant letters are another option you can try. however, it will only work for massive letters. however, it is still an option.

The easiest way to make fondant letters is to use small letter cutters. you can find a wide variety of fonts and sizes. so at least there is some versatility. then roll out the fondant sheet to the thickness you want. cut out the letters and glue them to the fondant book page with a little water or royal icing.

4. buttercream icing

You can also pipe letters with buttercream icing. this technique is bulky and only works with large fonts. don’t try it with italic text.

You will need a pipe nozzle and a template of your script. then, with a fine needle, carefully draw the letters on your fondant. Using the buttercream frosting, make dots in the shape of letters. You can also make lines, but if you use thick icing, it might break and look sloppy.

5. melted chocolate

The melted chocolate option works similarly to the royal icing. however, in our experience you will get finer lines with royal icing. it just has a better workable consistency to write to.

However, melted chocolate is also an option that works especially well for cursive fonts.

Just remember that your melted chocolate will need to cool before you place it in your fondant. otherwise, it may cause the fondant to begin to melt or not adhere properly.

wrapping it

Making cakes that look like books is easy to do once you know the trade secret! And it’s even easier and simpler than you initially thought it would be! so grab a marker or use one of our other techniques.

Once you’ve honed your skills, let us know what you think about our tools in the comments below.

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