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DIY : Gold Sequin Cake

June 26, 2014 by Carrie Sellman

You might want to sit down for today’s post.  That way you can literally jump for joy when you see what we have in store for you.  We’ve been looking forward to today’s tutorial for months now.  Ever since the talented Jenna Rae Illchuk of Jenna Rae Cakes wowed us with her Silver Sequin Cake as part of our 12 Cakes of Christmas series.  We loved her sequin cake to pieces — and you did too!  Sequin cakes are everywhere and definitely one of the hottest new techniques going, thanks to originator of this fabulous trend, Lori Hutchison of The Caketress.  After we featured Jenna Rae’s cake last December, the emails and comments started rolling in with requests for a tutorial.  Well, we heard your cry and asked the lovely Jenna Rae if she would be so kind as to teach us.  And needless to say, we were beyond thrilled when she agreed to show us her techniques.  Yes, you read that right!  We’re learning how to make a fabulous sequin cake today, in gold!!How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

For months, I’ve been dying to tell you this was coming!   The anticipation built as Jenna Rae had some other little things on her plate — you know, like opening her very first storefront in Winnipeg, Canada!  So today we’re celebrating a glorious new tutorial AND the launch of Jenna Rae’s new bakery.  And I have no doubt you’ll want to join in the celebration because this may just be the most beautiful tutorial we’ve ever posted.  The stunning sequin cake, gleaming in gold luster, is breathtaking.  The technique is so incredibly genius you’ll never believe it’s that simple.  Add in the impeccable styling of Ashley Nicole (who just happens to be Jenna Rae’s twin sister and business partner) and dreamy images by Brittany Mahood Photography — and you have one spectacular cake tutorial!How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

I know you’re about to burst right now… so let’s do this!  Just click on the link below to open the full step-by-step tutorial.  Enjoy!

How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

View the Step-by-Step Tutorial

 

GOLD SEQUIN CAKE
a tutorial by Jenna Rae Cakes

Supplies:

Fondant Covered Cake
Piping Gel
Edible Sequin Sprinkles
Gold Dust*
Vodka
Wide Paintbrush

*PLEASE NOTE : Not all metallic dusts are meant for consumption.  If you’re creating a fake tier for display purposes only, you can use any metallic dust (edible or non edible).  If you are making an edible tier to be sliced and served, be sure to use the appropriate products.  You can find a wide selection of both edible and non edible metallic dusts HERE.

How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

View the Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to make a Gold Sequin Cake | Metallic Sequin Cake Tutorial | by Jenna Rae Cakes for TheCakeBlog.com

VENDORS & CREDITS
Cake & Tutorial Creation : Jenna Rae Cakes
Photo Styling : Ashley Nicole
Photography : Brittany Mahood Photography

June 26, 2014 by Carrie Sellman

Carrie Sellman , Founder & Editor

Carrie Sellman is the Founder & Editor of The Cake Blog. Her work has been published in BRIDES Magazine, Country Living Magazine and featured online at People, Today, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Redbook, Real Simple, TLC, The Cooking Channel and more.

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Comments

  1. Anam says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    Hi!

    Great tutorial. I have a question. What can be used instead of vodka to mix with the metallic dust? I have “Edible Gold Glaze” (fondant gum paste cake decorating). Will it work with this?

    • Jenna Rae says

      June 26, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you! I haven’t seen that so i’m not sure what would work with it! I know instead of using vodka, some people use lemon extract or a clear vanilla extract. Maybe just experiment a little bit and see what works!

      • Katy says

        November 18, 2015 at 8:12 pm

        What exact gold was used on this!?

        • Shelley says

          October 17, 2016 at 2:46 am

          Very frustrating that questions aren’t answered here!

  2. Heather says

    June 26, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your technique! And with such a beautiful tutorial!

  3. Brittany says

    June 26, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    This is everything!!

  4. janice says

    June 26, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    what is the brand and colour code or number of the gold dust that you use ? Its hard to find a nice true gold colour 🙂 Thx !

  5. Flick says

    June 28, 2014 at 6:07 am

    I was so surprised how simple this tutorial was considering the look screams extravagance, thanks for sharing it with us and good lunch with your new bakery launch!

  6. Nicole @ Culinary Cool says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I always wondered how people achieved the sequin look on cakes! Now I know and I will surely give it a try!

  7. Ene says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Can this technique be used on a buttercream cake?

  8. Gayle says

    July 3, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Amazing- I want to try this!

    What colour dust did you use? Also, as someone said above, can this be done on a buttercream cake?

    Many thanks

  9. Ashley King says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks for the excellent tutorial! I can’t wait to try this out, it looks great complicated, but is actually really easy!
    Do you think that this might work on modeling chocolate? I’m just wondering how you would adhere the sequins, maybe piping gel? Any insight would be appreciated!

  10. Julia says

    July 20, 2014 at 4:26 am

    This looks amazing!!! I love this style. What make of gold dust did you use to achieve such a shiny metallic?

  11. Madison says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:58 am

    I would also like to know what color/brand of gold dust you used. It’s perfect!!!

  12. liz says

    September 10, 2014 at 1:32 am

    What color gold & brand is used here. Its a beautiful color. I’ve tried painting with gold before but this looks to spread evenly & dries shiny & metallic, mine went dull for some reason. Thanks

  13. Demi says

    November 22, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    It looks so beautiful. I also would like to know what type of color dust is used.

  14. shelby says

    January 3, 2015 at 11:51 am

    NEED to know what brand the gold dust is! *Completely understand that non-edible non-toxic gold dust should be used to the decorative tier and that you cannot recommend using it for consumption.. now can we be in on the secret 🙂

  15. EmmaL says

    January 16, 2015 at 8:08 am

    What a beautiful cake! I can’t believe I only just discovered metallic sequin cakes were a *thing*. Since I’m planning to make this cake for my birthday in May – and I’ve never worked with gold lustre before – can you say more or less how much gold luster you used for the cake in the tutorial. Golda’s Kitchen sells lustre in 2.5 and 25 gram pots – would 2.5gr be enough??

    Thank you! Emma

    • Carrie Ashton says

      January 23, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Curious, did you ever make this, and figure out how much lustre dust it would take? Please email me at [email protected] if you don’t mind.
      Thanks!

  16. Julie says

    January 16, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Beautiful! How much gold dust did you use for this cake?

    • amber says

      July 24, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Just curious, did you ever make this cake and figure out how much gold dust to buy?

      THanks, Amber

  17. Uma Yadav says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:58 am

    beautiful..

  18. Carolanne says

    June 26, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Hi! Nice tutorial! Thank you.

    I would like to know if I can airbrush the cake instead to make the metallic color with a brush?

    Thank you

  19. Kimberly says

    July 12, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Love it– wonderful tutorial!! What brand gold dust did you use and how much? I followed the tutorial using Wilton Silver pearl dust which only covered a very small section of my cake layer 🙁 Any recomendations on gold/silver dust is greatly appreciated!!

    Thanks!
    Kimberly

  20. Jonathen Kershaw says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I have a number of brides looking for this idea here in South Africa. I was very happy to find your website and tutorial. I however id a slight change I cover the cakes with fondant and place in cold room overnight. The fondant becomes wet and the crystals stick immediately with out the gel. Best Regards Jonathen

  21. amber says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    Did anyone ever figure out how much gold dust you need to buy to do this? I’m wanting to do a four layer six inch cake. Thanks for any help!!

  22. mariam Sarah adenike says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Thanks for this great tutorial, God bless u real gud

  23. Becky says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    Can you use glucose gel instead of piping gel?

    • Becky says

      January 4, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      I mean liquid glucose sorry

      • Mihaela says

        August 16, 2017 at 8:04 am

        Hi, did you receive an answer to your question ?

  24. Anisha says

    February 23, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    Just wondering if this technique can be applied to a buttercream cake. I have an order coming up, and the client wants this design on the cake, but she does not want fondant. Thanks!

  25. Savannah says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Love this! But I’m wondering if you have to use fondant… Will this work on buttercream as well? Like icing/decorating buttercream consistency.

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