How to attach "sand" to a cake

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Permalink Reply by Theresa Happe on December 22, 2010 at 9:09pm

Royal icing will do the trick. Gently press the sugar into it.

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on December 22, 2010 at 11:01pm

Stacy - if you want something a little less sweet, you can also use sugar cookie crumbs.  Let the cookies sit out unwrapped for a day or two to dry out then put them in a food processor.

 

And, like Theresa said, you can use royal icing and if you want to make it less obvious, you can tint it light brown using food coloring so it doesn't really show through the crumbs. :)

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Permalink Reply by Cakes at Hezzies House on December 23, 2010 at 1:49am

I haven't been making cakes for very long but ironically, about 70% have had sand (which I have usually been able to recycle as it is only a garnish...)  I used brown sugar, caster sugar and ground wheatbix which reduces the sweetness, gives a variety of texture and some sparkle.  I have attached it using a light brush of basic home-made glue (tylose & water) to dampen the fondant cake teir or board and then sprinkle the sand on.  It keeps it generally in tact allowing a very natural look - however don't be delivering your cake in a windstorm.  My advice is to do final preps on site when you set the cake up as things tend to settle and start looking 'old'.  Check out the photos on my FB page if you want to have a look at my examples. Will love to hear what you do and how it works out because I just made that up and it seemed ok... ;)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cakes-at-Hezzies-House/112763085456878

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Permalink Reply by Stacy on December 23, 2010 at 6:39pm

Thanks everyone! Sounds like I have a few different options! I will have to experiment I think :) Maybe I will make some mini cakes. My husband's coworkers love that LOL

 

Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Stacy on January 16, 2011 at 11:10pm

Thanks again everyone for the help! I finished the cake yesterday and posted a picture! Turned out better than I thought it would and my friend loved it!

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Permalink Reply by jeri c on January 16, 2011 at 11:51pm

I'm too late but next time think of graham crackers with sugar mixed in.... works fantastic.  Not much sugar but a little gives a sparkle and is super easy to clean up.

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Permalink Reply by Stacy on January 17, 2011 at 12:26am

I will for sure try this next time. There was sooo much cleanup after making this cake! And I think all the kids at the party actually ate all the sugar LOL My sons included! Graham crackers would be healthier!

jeri c said:

I'm too late but next time think of graham crackers with sugar mixed in.... works fantastic.  Not much sugar but a little gives a sparkle and is super easy to clean up.

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