Adding Gold/Silver Leaf to your cakes
Top tips for adding Gold/Silver Leaf to your cakes:
Prepare your cake -
- Make sure your fondant or buttercream surface is smooth and slightly tacky.
- If it feels too dry, lightly brush the area with edible glue.
Handle with care
- Gold leaf is extremely fragile, avoid touching it with fingers.
- Use a dry brush or tweezers to lift small pieces.
Apply the leaf
- Gently press the gold leaf onto the cake.
- For a polished look, smooth it carefully with the brush.
- For a textured or “broken” effect, apply small flakes randomly.
Build up the effect
- Add more pieces as needed, overlapping edges for a seamless metallic shine.
- For accents, just apply small touches; for drama, cover whole sections.
