Shag Rug Cake

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Shag rug cake.

While we and everyone on social media were calling these shag cakes because of their resemblance to shag rugs we weren t 100 percent sure jones mann would approve of the name. Using a meticulous piping technique and buttercream frosting she is able to evoke the colorful abstract patterns and distinctively fuzzy texture of the retro carpeting culminating in a collection of quirky cakes. Butter and flour three 6 inch cake pans. The finished product was a quintessential jones mann creation.

When the sides of the cake are covered pipe buttercream around the top of the cake. Many polypropylene shag rugs are stain resistant making it simple to clean up spills and pet accidents. Apr 15 2019 explore global sugar art s board shag cakes followed by 15192 people on pinterest. Soak baking strips in water.

Luckily she says that the inspiration behind the technicolor textural cakes wasn t far off. Combine wet and dry mixtures. For those youngsters who don t know shag rugs were popular in the 70 s and have a really thick pile. A richly colored shag cake with a carpet like texture evoking the deep pile rugs of 1960s and 70s era american interior design.

Inspired by the 70s staple baker alana jones mann creates colorful shag rug cakes. Choose these synthetic fluffy rugs if affordability and easy maintenance are high priorities for you. Preheat oven to 340f. How to make a shag rug cake full recipe.

Comfy but a nightmare to clean. Shag rug types polypropylene shag rugs are the most common type. Sift dry ingredients including sugar. Give the top cake layer a good push down to level the cake and press out any air.

I got the idea from a baker in los angeles named. A friend of mine got a cake from alana jones mann who bakes really cool cakes and cookies in los angeles and i totally fell in love with the idea of a shag rug cake. Strain the strawberry preserves. Using a disposable decorating bag filled with buttercream icing fitted with a cake icer tip begin piping a layer around the entire cake.

Directions for the cake.