You're genius! As a Muslim baker it's so hard to find something alternative to alcohol. I once tried lime juice and powdered sugar but it wasn't good... This is perfect! Liked and subscribed 🌹
Thank you! Vegetable oil is such a great alternative to alcohol. I suggest it for an alternative for painting gold on cakes and it just clicked to use it as a non-alcoholic drip that doesn’t affect the taste of the cake. Sometimes the simplest answer is right in front of us.😄I am so glad this helps you out! Thank you so much for liking and subscribing!
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this! Here are some troubleshooting tips in case it helps…Start with approximately a 1:1 ratio of vegetable oil to gold dust and either add more oil if it won’t drip or more gold dust if it’s too thin. (I like to start with less oil at first so I don't waste gold dust.) Try to get it as thick as you can so it is only as thin as you need it to be to just barely drip. You also need to drip as little of the mixture as you can, the smallest drop that will come off of your spoon otherwise it will drip down the whole cake. If you are using a different gold dust than I did that could be the culprit because the gold dusts vary a lot in texture and ingredients used so a different gold dust could possibly change things quite a bit. You can also chill the cake before you drip it. I honestly don’t know if chilling the cake would make much of a difference but it’s an extra precaution. If you want to give it another try let me know what happened and I can try to figure out the problem for you.👍😊
You might just save the day for me. Trying this tomorrow, asked a bunch of people who said it’s not possible. I believe in you. Let’s do this. I will follow up!!!
Oh it is possible. Thanks for believing in me. Just make sure you keep the mixture as thick as possible with plenty of gold dust… just thin enough that it will run down the cake. Try it on an upside down cup first to see how it is dripping. Don’t be afraid to adjust the ratio if need be maybe your vegetable oil is thinner than mine or your gold dust soaks up more oil. It’s great to start with following directions exactly but many people give up before using their own common sense to make adjustments. Also, release the smallest amount of the mixture from the spoon as you can. Let me know if any questions arise when you try it tomorrow. I’m excited to hear how it goes. You got this!
i love this just tried it! i added a little powder sugar for thickness but the drip stayed perfectly in its place 🥰🎉 i tried a different recipe with glucose and vodka it was such a headache . life save thanks again!!!!
that's so good you mentioned halal, this helps a lot of muslims, you should put halal and kosher in your title you will attract a lot more people as we are always looking for halal ingredients and products , thanks for this.
You are so very welcome! I am so happy to hear this. Thank you for the great suggestion I will have to try that. I came up with this idea to help Muslims and it ended up helping everybody because it also solved the problem of taste. 😃
But vegetable oil doesn't harden at room temperature (unlike melted chocolate), so won't taht meanthat it will continue to drip all the way to the bottom?
Great question! It will stop dripping as long as you mix enough dust with it. You want it as thick as you can with it just being able to drip off the spoon and you only drip the tiniest amount off of the spoon. This type of drip stops running because of gravity alone. Basically, the weight of the the drip pulls it down the cake until it comes to a lesser weight and then it stops running because it is not heavy enough for gravity to pull it down any further. I do recommend using the same gold dust I use in this video if you want more of a guarantee that it will work. If you want to use a different gold dust than I use in the video I do recommend dripping it down an upside down cup first and put it through the same process and timeline you would put your cake through (chilling it, etc.). Some gold dusts do not combine well enough with the oil and over time will separate from the oil and then the oil in the drip could separate and start to run down the cake again. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊 (Many of my subscribers have told me that they also add powdered sugar and that worked for them, although, I have never personally tried that.)
It does not ever completely set or harden nor does it completely dry because it is oil. The gold dust thickens it up quite a bit so it does dry a litte over time but not completely. All you really have to worry about during transit is not to touch the drip but the drip will stay in place during transport. Some gold dusts do not work with this method, they mix well at first but then separate from the oil later so for best results use the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust that I used in this video but if you want to use a different gold dust I recommend testing it out on an upside down cup first and put it through the same process as your cake for example put it in the refrigerator, let it sit as long as your cake would sit before cutting, etc. Edible dusts tend to work better with this method than non-toxic dusts.
Yes you can! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip.
Good idea!! I will try it with odourless coconut oil because that hardens in the fridge and there will be less chance of smudging anything. Hope it will work as well. Thank you for the idea!!
How did it go with the coconut oil? I was thinking about that as well because I'd like to have it firmer to avoid the runny look. Also, did the gold start to look "thin"?
Well I tried it but I think I was a bit too greedy with the lustre because it was shiny when fluid, so stopped adding lustre. When dried/hardened the drips outer layer was not that shiny anymore, but when i scratched the outer layer a bit the layer under it was more shiny. But to be honest I only tried it once. Had no cake with golden drip since then...
Haven't tried but wouldn't do it. Coconut oil isn't clear when cold so I'd think it would dull the gold and possibly give it a white or at least opaque cast.
Yes it does! 😃 I definitely recommend testing it out first though by spreading some of your ganache frosting on an upside down cup, make a couple of gold drips and then put it through the same process your cake will go through, for example, taking it in and out of the refrigerator. Ganache can be "slippery" so it's good to test it out since there are different ganache recipes out there (different ratios chocolate to cream, % cocoa, etc.). You are going to want to make sure your gold drip mixture is as thick as possible whlie just being able to drip down your cake and do your best to drip the tiniest amount of mixture as possible. If possible I would drip the gold when the ganache frosting is at room temperature because cold ganache is harder and more "slippery" but definitely do not drip it on when your ganache is still warmer than room temperature. Let me know if any questions come up. I hope it works out!
I tried this last year and it looked great the day of but after being refrigerated and taken back out for a guest pickup, I noticed oil drips continued to leak all the way down-not the gold portion tho. Did anyone else experience this? I just took a paper towel and dabbed those areas, but that frightened me a bit to try this again. I would love to attempt once more but did I add too much oil?
Oh no! I am so sorry this didn't work for you! I know how frustrating and scary it is to have to fix a cake. Thank you for sharing your experience. Most of the feedback I have gotten on this method has been positive; however, I have had a few other people who have had this same problem. Once the drip stops it should stop for good so my guess is it is due to using a different gold dust than I did as I have only tried this technique with one gold dust. May I ask what type of gold dust you used? Was it edible or nontoxic? I have a theory that nontoxic may not mix as well as edible and may eventually separate from the oil. If you try it again I would frost a portion of an upside down cup and try a couple drips and put it through the process of taking it in and out of the refrigerator to test it out first. It may be worth buying the exact gold dust I used. Again, I am so sorry!
@@tastebakeryI can’t believe I’m just now seeing this comment. I cannot remember which type of luster brand it was but I only use edible gold lusters. I am using new brands than I did before too. Thanks for replying.
I have been struggling with my gold drip for along time, Thank you Thank you Thank you I can’t thank you enough God bless you for sharing the great video it came out so beautifully well.
Hello! Yes but you have to use VERY little of the mixture. I only use the top of the drips and pull the mixture inward to cover the cake. If you use too much of this on top of your cake it looks weird so just paint it on very lightly and when the cake is chilled so you don't smudge your frosting.
Yes it can! 👍😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. 😃
The cake in this video was 6" rounds with 3 - 2" thick cake layers. I like to make my cakes at least as tall as they are round to give it a nice modern look. For 8" rounds I make 4 - 2" thick cake layers.
Oh no! I am so so sorry! I have gotten a lot of positive feedback about this technique but there are a handful of people that this happened to as well. Now that thousands of people have tried this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but later separate. I put an update in the video description but it must not be visible enough. As soon as I read your comment I added a note that pops up in the actual video. You could add powdered sugar and this may be enough to hold the oil in place later when it separates from the gold dust. I would definitely test it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days though and put it through the same process you would your cake (in and out of fridge, etc.). If you want more of a guarantee you may want to buy the gold dust I used in this video. Again, I am so sorry this happened to you! I know how stressful and frustrating it is to have to fix a cake. Thank you so much for letting me know. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I really hope it works out for you the second time around!
Oh no! I have not had this problem as of yet. I have only used the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust with this method so if you did not use that gold dust maybe that is the problem? Especially if the gold dust you used is non-toxic as opposed to edible maybe it doesn't mix as well? I never tried this method with non-toxic gold dust because the one I love tasted too grainy for this method. My gold drip mixture is also as thick as possible and I don't know if the vegetable oil brand matters but I use Crisco brand. You could try adding some powdered sugar, maybe this will bind it together better. Sorry that happened!
I have never used vegetable shortening before. Great idea, however, I think the shortening may dull the shine. You should try mixing a little of your gold dust with vegetable shortening and see if you are happy with the color and shine and if you are you can try melting it and dripping it on an upside down cup and see how it drips. I am not sure if it is ok to put all gold dusts in the microwave so you could melt it in a pan but beware gold dust can sometimes be impossible to get out of certain things. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Since it is mixed with gold dust it is thicker and should stay in place. Make sure you make it as thick as possible where it is just thin enough to barely drip off of your spoon. For more of a guarantee that it will work I suggest you use the same gold dust I used (Bakell super gold luster dust). Some gold dusts mix with the vegetable oil well at first but later separate. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊
Omg you are a masterpiece ive been looking for the perfect gold drip for ages and the fact its 100% halal i am dancing right now liked and subscribed ❤
I am so glad you are so happy with this method. Trying to make a gold mixture halal is actually how I came up with this idea. Thank you for liking and subscribing! 😊
You are so very welcome! I am so happy to hear this. Let me know if any questions come up. Although most people have reported success with this technique, If you use a different gold dust than I used in this video I suggest dripping it on an upside down and putting it through the same process that your cake will go through to play it safe. Through thousands of people trying this technique we have discovered that some gold dusts don't mix well enough with the oil and the oil can later separate from the drip. Let me know how it goes. Good luck! 😊
You are so very welcome. No, it does not harden nor does it completely dry so you have to be careful not to touch it. If you use a different gold dust than I used in this video test it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days and put it through the same process as you would your cake. We have found that some gold dusts mix well at first but separate from the oil later. If you use the gold dust I used you should be fine. 😊
Hello!! 😊 I have tried vegetable oil and gold dust before but it didn't work on my cake. Is it okay if my cake is not coated with buttercream and mine is whipped cream only??
Hi! Yes it is! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. Also, if you are using a different gold dust than I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
It does not harden but it does eventually become kind of a jello like consistency but never dry enough to touch. Just make sure you only put just enough oil to make it just barely drip down the cake. Also, if you are using a different brand gold dust than me try it on an upside down cup first. Some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate. Edible vs. non-toxic gold dusts tend to work better.
This holds up well during transport. Although the drips never completely dry there is not a risk of the drips continuing down the cake. There is a risk however of smudging the drips because they never completely dry. If nothing touches the drips you should be fine. Most people have had success with this technique; however, if you want more of a guarantee that it will work I suggest using the same brand gold dust I used in this video. Some gold dusts don't mix well with the oil which can cause a problem with the oil separating from the drips later on and continuing dripping down the cake. If you want to try a different gold dust than I used I suggest first testing it out on an upside down cup and putting it through the same process you would your cake. Hope that helps. 😊
Yes you can! 😃 Although, if frosting is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the frosting on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the frosting is more firm when you apply the gold drip. Also, if you are using a different gold dust that I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
Thank you! Yes it can! 👍😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. 😃
Better without, the vanilla extract is too strong of a taste. You could add powdered sugar as long as it does not mute the shimmer of your gold. If you use a different brand gold dust than me test it out on an upside down cup first. Have heard some gold dust later separates from the oil and oil continues dripping down the cake hours later.
You are so very welcome! When I thought of this idea I swear this type of music started playing in my head. 😂 Make sure you test out your drips on an upside down cup and let it sit for awhile before you try it on your actual cake. Some people have had problems with the oil separating from the gold later. If you use the same gold dust I used it should work great but I think it does not work well with some gold dusts, especially if they are just non-toxic as opposed to edible I think because edible mixes better with the oil.
Yes you can! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. Also, if you are using a different gold dust than I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
Great idea! One of my subscribers tried it with coconut oil and said that it wasn't as gold as she hoped. She said a slight film covered the drip and when she scraped it a bit then it was golder. She thought maybe she didn't add enough gold dust. I have not tried this yet but my guess is that she warmed the coconut oil to make it liquid and then added the gold dust so it looked good until it cooled again and coconut oil is white at room temperature so I think it turned white and muted the gold after it cooled. I have been meaning to try this and when I do I am going to add gold to the room temperature coconut oil first to get the richness of gold that I want. Actually, I wonder if gold dusts can be microwaved though?... 🤔 You could heat it over a candle like you do butter for dipping lobster I guess. Beware though gold dust doesn't always wash off of things. I'll let you know what happens when I try it out. 😂
Unfortunately no because the gold will not show through the candy melts. You can paint the drips gold after the candy melt drips harden if you want to use candy melts. Here is a link to my video on how to make gold paint th-cam.com/video/0hU-mqD434c/w-d-xo.html
I think you mean can you add this to a cake frosted in whipped cream and the answer is yes you can! If the drip is heavier than the whipped cream it could possibly cut through the whipped cream so I would chill your cake first before you drip it on. Does that answer your question?
For the top of the cake I recommend first applying the drips and then using a paintbrush to pull whatever gold mixture has pooled on the top edges of the cake in toward the center of the cake ultimately painting the top of the cake gold. You may or may not have to apply additional gold mixture to cover the entire top of the cake. You can paint this gold directly on fondant or buttercream (make sure the buttercream is chilled so it is firm enough for painting). Do not pour the gold mixture on top of the cake like we would ganache as we want a thin painted layer because if there is too much of the gold mixture on top it will pool and look streaky. Great question!👍😃
Por que no puedo comprar en tu tienda? entre y me piden departamento, compañía? no entiendo yo ni tengo departamento, ni compañía solo quiero comprar polvo de oro y polvo plateado , me puede ayudar?
Great idea! I have never tried this but I think it's worth trying. The butter may change the color a bit so if you want to try butter Land O' Lakes unsalted butter is not very yellow so it's a safer bet. I am not sure if gold dust can be microwaved but if it can you may want to add the gold dust to the butter at room temperature before warming it to a liquid. Butter is less clear as it solidifies so this will be more accurate of your end result. If it can not be microwaved you could melt it in a pan but know that gold dust can sometimes be impossible to get off certain things. 😊 (p.s. If anybody reading this comment has tried this with butter please let us know how it went. Thanks!)
Hi! Yes, you can make it ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Make sure you mix it again before you use it. I am not sure how long it will store well. I use mine up pretty quick so I have never stored it for very long. 😄
I haven't used silver in awhile and I am out so I can not remember for sure which I used but I would bet on the same brand for silver that I like for gold so I would try either Bakell.com silver luster dust for an edible dust option or Trulymadplastics.com silver luster dust for a non-toxic option. I know with Bakell you can order a small inexpensive sample so you can test it out first. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!
Yes you can! I can't guarantee how smooth it will look but what I would do if I were you is smear some of your buttercream on a plate put it in the refrigerator to chill and then paint some on the buttercream and see how it looks. Try to paint it on as thin as you can. If you like how it looks chill your whole cake for an hour to be safe and then paint it. Chill it so the buttercream is hard and won't be affected by the paint brush. Also know that it will never completely dry because it is oil. If you can use alcohol I would instead mix the gold dust with just vodka or better yet Everclear and paint it on with this solution. Since it's a thin coat you don't have to worry about it affecting the taste as much and it will dry completely this way. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out.😀🎂
You are correct, it does not ever completely set or harden because it is oil. The gold dust thickens it up quite a bit so it does dry a litte over time but not completely. Some gold dusts do not work with this method, they mix well at first but then separate from the oil later so for best results use the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust that I used in this video but if you want to use a different gold dust I recommend testing it out on an upside down cup first and put it through the same process as your cake for example, put it in the refrigerator, let it sit as long as your cake would sit before cutting, etc. Edible gold dusts tend to work better than non-toxic gold dusts as well.
Great idea! One of my subscribers tried it with coconut oil and said that it wasn't as gold as she hoped. She said a slight film covered the drip and when she scraped it a bit then it was golder. She thought maybe she didn't add enough gold dust. I have not tried this but my guess is that she warmed the coconut oil to make it liquid so it looked good until it cooled again and coconut oil is white at room temperature so I think it turned white and muted the gold after it cooled. Does that make sense? I have not tried this so I am just playing a scenario in my mind so I could be completely wrong.😂
Many of my subscribers have told me that they have had success adding powdered sugar to this recipe; although, I have never personally tried it. Hope that helps. 😊
Yes you can! Since posting this video we have discovered that this technique does not work with all gold dusts. They mix well at first and then later separate. I have not tested silver yet but I would start with Bakell Nu Super Silver Luster Dust because I used Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust in this video and it worked great. These are edible dusts so I think they may mix better than non-toxic dusts. I would test it out first on an upside down cup and let it sit a couple of days to make sure the oil does not separate. Let me know if you have any other questions.😊
You could add powdered sugar as long as it does not mute the shimmer of your gold. If you use a different brand gold dust than me test it out on an upside down cup first. Have heard some gold dust later separates from the oil and oil continues dripping down the cake hours later.
I realize you posted this a long time ago but I am just doing research and am trying to find how to paint white chocolate stars (I cut out the stars out of white chocolate chips) with gold luster dust? Thank you!
I actually have a video on “how to paint gold” on sweets th-cam.com/video/0hU-mqD434c/w-d-xo.html When I made this video I did not know about this better edible gold dust I used in this gold drip video so make sure to check the update in the video description of the how to paint gold video or refer back to the gold drip video for the correct gold dust which is made by Bakell. If I were you I would first try to mix gold dust with a little bit of vodka like in the how to paint gold video and try to paint that on your stars. This definitely works with fondant but it may not work with white chocolate depending on how much oil is in the white chocolate. If this works it would be ideal because the vodka evaporates and your gold paint will dry. Make sure the gold dust you use doesn't have a bad taste. If the white chocolate repels this mixture too much then you can use the mixture in this video of gold dust and vegetable oil and just paint it on instead of drip it. This will definitely work but the paint will never fully dry so it is easier to make a mess of it. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions. Good luck! (btw you could also try just putting some gold dust in a plastic bag and put a gold star in there and shake it around and this may stick enough to the stars making them gold.)
Hallo, mischen Sie ungefähr gleiche Teile Pflanzenöl und Bakell-Super-Goldglanzstaub, aber verwenden Sie Ihr Urteilsvermögen, um die richtige Konsistenz zu erzielen. Lassen Sie mich wissen, wenn Sie weitere Fragen haben.
For the top of the cake I recommend first applying the drips and then using a paintbrush to pull whatever gold mixture has pooled on the top edges of the cake in toward the center of the cake ultimately painting the top of the cake gold. You may or may not have to apply additional gold mixture to cover the entire top of the cake. You can paint this gold directly on fondant or buttercream (make sure the buttercream is chilled so it is firm enough for painting). Do not pour the gold mixture on top of the cake like we would ganache as we want a thin painted layer because if there is too much of the gold mixture on top it will pool and look streaky. 😊
It does not continue to drip down as long as you put as little vegetable oil as possible so it just barely drips off the spoon. This way it is thick enough to drip slowly and it stops dripping as it loses weight when the gravity no longer outweighs the friction of it dripping down the cake...it's all very scientific LOL 😂 Just think of anything thick that drips and how it eventually stops. Does that make sense?
Yes it is! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip.
Hi, I tried this yesterday and it worked and looked nice, except the colour stayed wet and some of the oil continued dripping without the gold. I could brush off the extra oil. When touching the colour by accident it stayed on my hands. Did I do something wrong? I live in Europe and maybe our gold colour isn't the same. Does ist make a difference which colour you use?
Yes it is! 😃 Although, if your soft icing is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the soft icing on the edge of the cake when you drip it. I recommend chilling your cake so the soft icing is more firm when you apply the gold drip. I also recommend icing a portion of an upside down cup and try a couple of drips taking it in and out of the refrigerator as you would a cake to test it out first.
You are so very welcome! If you are using a different gold dust than I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
You're welcome! Yes it can! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip.
Thank u.i work with whipped icying I was wondering if is going to work but you are right I have till the cake the night before that way is nice and cold
You are very welcome! Here is the link to the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust that I used in this video: bakell.com/products/super-gold-edible-luster-dust-4-gram-jar I also added a link in the video description.👍😊 I hear you, some of the gold dusts can be really bad.
Yes it can! 👍😃 Although, if your cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. 😃
Yes but a little bit differently here is an explanation of how to do it....For the top of the cake I recommend first applying the drips and then using a paintbrush to pull whatever gold mixture has pooled on the top edges of the cake in toward the center of the cake ultimately painting the top of the cake gold. You may or may not have to apply additional gold mixture to cover the entire top of the cake. You can paint this gold directly on fondant or buttercream (make sure the buttercream is chilled so it is firm enough for painting). Do not pour the gold mixture on top of the cake like we would ganache as we want a thin painted layer because if there is too much of the gold mixture on top it will pool and look streaky. 👍😃
I’ve never used this method for color drips I just color white chocolate ganache with gel food coloring (I’m sure colored powder would work for this too) …here is a link to a video tutorial on that in case you’re interested th-cam.com/video/1Pu5hQDWjFM/w-d-xo.html But if you don’t want to use white chocolate ganache this might work just keep in mind that the oil has a yellow tint so you may not get the color you want for example blue and yellow make green so blue will probably end up more of a teal. I would guess the ratio of oil to food powder would be about 1:1 but you will have to use your judgement because I have never actually done this before. Try dripping it on an upside down cup to see how it drips before you drip it on your cake. You could maybe try corn syrup mixed with some water to thin it out because they are both clear and add colored powder or gel color to that not sure how your colored powder does in water. IDK I’m just brainstorming lol 😂 Sorry I couldn’t help more but this idea might be worth trying. 👍
You can paint it on royal iced sugar cookies. The only way to create the actual drip though is through gravity because this type of mixture never completely dries and does not harden. So the drip would not work on sugar cookies. 😊
@@tastebakery it is okay to use whipping cream icing ? It will not blunt in the cake ? Because the color of my base is black then i want to try gold drip but i'm scared coz it will blunt
@@jovelynubahib-qm6ni This is a concern if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. I would also try to spread a little of your icing on the top of an upside down cup and give it an edge with your icing and try a drip after you have chilled it and see what happens. I would also take it out of the fridge and see what happens when you do that. A little trial run is always a good idea. 😃
Would this method be ok on fondant or just on buttercream? Also, I have seen recipes that use clear vanilla or even lemon extract, dust and powdered sugar to thicken it up. What is your take on these methods?
My gold drip method works on fondant too! As far as the extract method, they work really well but taste pretty bad, there is just not enough powdered sugar to cover up the extract taste which is what inspired me to create this method.👍😃🎂 The positive to the extract method is that it dries to the touch. I tried lots of different extracts and alcohols and found clear tequila aka blanco tequila to be the best tasting but it still was extremely strong tasting. You could add powdered sugar to my method if you find it to be helpful but I would first start without it and see how you like it.😊
Hi! You can add some powdered sugar but 10x would make it way too thick. Try to keep the ratio of wet (oil) to dry (gold dust & powdered sugar mix) at an approximately 1:1 ratio adding a little more dry if too thin or more oil if too thick. You are going to want it as thick as possible with it still being able to drip down the cake. You want it to drip slowly so it needs to be pretty thick. Test it out on an upside down cup first. I have not personally tried this so you will have to do a little experimenting. You shouldn't need much powdered sugar to sweeten it up if you have a nice tasteless gold dust and you want to make sure not to add too much powdered sugar as it will dull the gold. (Do not use sugar that is not powdered btw as it will taste super grainy.) If you end up tryiing this I would love to know how it goes. 👍😃
I'm interested in using this technique on a birthday cake with a 12'' square bottom layer and a 6'' top layer attached but i have no idea how much of the gold luster dust to buy. Any suggestions?
Ok so I am not the best at guesstimating so I usually just over buy so I don't have to worry about it but I know this stuff is expensive so I'll try my best guess. The Bakell super gold luster dust comes in 4 gram containers which is about 2 teaspoons of dust and you add approximately 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to that. (There is also a bulk option fyi.) So when guessing how much you will need imagine each container producing about 4 teaspoons of mixture. I would say one container of dust would make enough mixture for two 6 inch round cakes. The circumference of a 6" circle is almost 19 inches and the perimeter of a 6" square cake is 24 and the perimeter of a 12" square cake is 48 inches so that's a total of 72 inches. 72 divided by 19 is almost 4 so I would think of it like having to gold drip four 6 inch round cakes so I would buy 2 - 4 gram containers. WOW I totally math bombed you I am so sorry 😂 but I want to show you how I got to my guess in case I am way off.😅 So my answer is 2 - 4 gram containers but if you don't mind over buying I would personally buy 4 -4 gram containers to be safe because I know for sure one container is more than enough for one 6 inch round cake but that is just me. Can you tell I am way more comfortable with math than guesstimating. 🤓 Let me know how much you end up using. I am curious now.👍😊
Oh no! I am so sorry this happened! Thanks to viewers like you sharing their feedback we have discovered that not all gold dusts work with this method. I think edible gold dusts may work better than non-toxic. If you feel like trying this again you may want to use the same gold dust I used in the video, Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust. If not, I totally understand. I would also test it out first on an upside down cup. I put a pop up in the video warning viewers of this but maybe you watched it before then or it is not visible enough. Again, I am so sorry this happened. I know how frusterating it is to have to fix a cake. Thank you so much for your feedback!
I wonder if using melted coconut oil would work better then vegetable oil 🤔... Especially on a cold cake-- that might make it more likely to harden, and not run completely down the cake...
You add about the same oil as gold dust. For example, if you use 1 teaspoon of gold dust you use approximately 1 teaspoon of oil. That being said, this is more of an approximate. In reality you are going to want to use your judgement. You want to add a very little amount of oil at a time and test it out and see how it pours off of your spoon. It is reallly important that the gold drip mixture is as thick as it can be with it just being able to drip off of your spoon. If it's too thin it will run too far down the cake. Once you get the drip to the correct consistency then you are going to want to drip the tiniest drip you can off of your spoon. I recommend testing your drip on an upside down cup first. I also highly recommend using the same brand gold dust I used in this video. Since publishing this video through thousands of people trying this method we have learned that there are some gold dusts that just don't mix well with oil or some that do but then later the oil separates from the gold dust and continues dripping down the cake. If you want to use another gold dust I HIGHLY recommend dripping your mixture on an upside down cup and put it through the same process, timing as you will your cake. A longer answer than expected I''m sure. 😂 Let me know if any other questions come up. I am happy to help. Once you get this technique down it saves a lot of time 😊 Also, many viewers told me that they added powdered sugar to the mixture as well and this worked well for them, although I have yet to try this personally.
You're genius! As a Muslim baker it's so hard to find something alternative to alcohol. I once tried lime juice and powdered sugar but it wasn't good... This is perfect! Liked and subscribed 🌹
Thank you! Vegetable oil is such a great alternative to alcohol. I suggest it for an alternative for painting gold on cakes and it just clicked to use it as a non-alcoholic drip that doesn’t affect the taste of the cake. Sometimes the simplest answer is right in front of us.😄I am so glad this helps you out! Thank you so much for liking and subscribing!
Yes indeed, I am also a Muslim hobby baker and so so happy with this 💜
@@tastebakery unfortunately it didn't worked out for me as much as I tried it... Idk why... But maybe it will work for someone else
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this! Here are some troubleshooting tips in case it helps…Start with approximately a 1:1 ratio of vegetable oil to gold dust and either add more oil if it won’t drip or more gold dust if it’s too thin. (I like to start with less oil at first so I don't waste gold dust.) Try to get it as thick as you can so it is only as thin as you need it to be to just barely drip. You also need to drip as little of the mixture as you can, the smallest drop that will come off of your spoon otherwise it will drip down the whole cake. If you are using a different gold dust than I did that could be the culprit because the gold dusts vary a lot in texture and ingredients used so a different gold dust could possibly change things quite a bit. You can also chill the cake before you drip it. I honestly don’t know if chilling the cake would make much of a difference but it’s an extra precaution. If you want to give it another try let me know what happened and I can try to figure out the problem for you.👍😊
@@tastebakery I'm sure it really matters which gold dust you use
You might just save the day for me. Trying this tomorrow, asked a bunch of people who said it’s not possible. I believe in you. Let’s do this. I will follow up!!!
Oh it is possible. Thanks for believing in me. Just make sure you keep the mixture as thick as possible with plenty of gold dust… just thin enough that it will run down the cake. Try it on an upside down cup first to see how it is dripping. Don’t be afraid to adjust the ratio if need be maybe your vegetable oil is thinner than mine or your gold dust soaks up more oil. It’s great to start with following directions exactly but many people give up before using their own common sense to make adjustments. Also, release the smallest amount of the mixture from the spoon as you can. Let me know if any questions arise when you try it tomorrow. I’m excited to hear how it goes. You got this!
i love this just tried it! i added a little powder sugar for thickness but the drip stayed perfectly in its place 🥰🎉 i tried a different recipe with glucose and vodka it was such a headache . life save thanks again!!!!
I am so happy to hear this!! You are so very welcome. So glad it worked out for you!🥳
that's so good you mentioned halal, this helps a lot of muslims, you should put halal and kosher in your title you will attract a lot more people as we are always looking for halal ingredients and products , thanks for this.
You are so very welcome! I am so happy to hear this. Thank you for the great suggestion I will have to try that. I came up with this idea to help Muslims and it ended up helping everybody because it also solved the problem of taste. 😃
Tried it and it’s as good as you said. Game changer thanks
You are so very welcome!
But vegetable oil doesn't harden at room temperature (unlike melted chocolate), so won't taht meanthat it will continue to drip all the way to the bottom?
Great question! It will stop dripping as long as you mix enough dust with it. You want it as thick as you can with it just being able to drip off the spoon and you only drip the tiniest amount off of the spoon. This type of drip stops running because of gravity alone. Basically, the weight of the the drip pulls it down the cake until it comes to a lesser weight and then it stops running because it is not heavy enough for gravity to pull it down any further. I do recommend using the same gold dust I use in this video if you want more of a guarantee that it will work. If you want to use a different gold dust than I use in the video I do recommend dripping it down an upside down cup first and put it through the same process and timeline you would put your cake through (chilling it, etc.). Some gold dusts do not combine well enough with the oil and over time will separate from the oil and then the oil in the drip could separate and start to run down the cake again. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊 (Many of my subscribers have told me that they also add powdered sugar and that worked for them, although, I have never personally tried that.)
Looks beautiful but does it set at all? How do you handle the cake after for transport etc?
It does not ever completely set or harden nor does it completely dry because it is oil. The gold dust thickens it up quite a bit so it does dry a litte over time but not completely. All you really have to worry about during transit is not to touch the drip but the drip will stay in place during transport. Some gold dusts do not work with this method, they mix well at first but then separate from the oil later so for best results use the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust that I used in this video but if you want to use a different gold dust I recommend testing it out on an upside down cup first and put it through the same process as your cake for example put it in the refrigerator, let it sit as long as your cake would sit before cutting, etc. Edible dusts tend to work better with this method than non-toxic dusts.
I am blown away! I just tried and it works perfectly. You are a genius and I am so glad I found you!!! Thanks so much!
YAY! You are so very welcome! I am so glad this technique worked for you! Welcome to my channel! 😃
Can I do it on whip cream frosting? Thanks!
Yes you can! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip.
Good idea!! I will try it with odourless coconut oil because that hardens in the fridge and there will be less chance of smudging anything. Hope it will work as well. Thank you for the idea!!
Back at you! Great idea to use odorless coconut oil. I will have to give that a try. Let me know how it goes.👍😃 Thank you!
@@tastebakery will let you know for shure!
@@ruyet78 Thank you!
How did it go with the coconut oil? I was thinking about that as well because I'd like to have it firmer to avoid the runny look. Also, did the gold start to look "thin"?
Well I tried it but I think I was a bit too greedy with the lustre because it was shiny when fluid, so stopped adding lustre. When dried/hardened the drips outer layer was not that shiny anymore, but when i scratched the outer layer a bit the layer under it was more shiny. But to be honest I only tried it once. Had no cake with golden drip since then...
Do you think coconut oil would work out the same ? Might taste a little better ??
Haven't tried but wouldn't do it. Coconut oil isn't clear when cold so I'd think it would dull the gold and possibly give it a white or at least opaque cast.
Omg!! I just tried this method and I’m sooo happy. It really worked and is so pretty. Thank you 🙏🏾. Sending love from Jamaica 🇯🇲
You are so very welcome! I am so glad this worked for you. I absolutely love this method too. Sending love to Jamaica! ❤️
Would this work on a ganache frosting?
Yes it does! 😃 I definitely recommend testing it out first though by spreading some of your ganache frosting on an upside down cup, make a couple of gold drips and then put it through the same process your cake will go through, for example, taking it in and out of the refrigerator. Ganache can be "slippery" so it's good to test it out since there are different ganache recipes out there (different ratios chocolate to cream, % cocoa, etc.). You are going to want to make sure your gold drip mixture is as thick as possible whlie just being able to drip down your cake and do your best to drip the tiniest amount of mixture as possible. If possible I would drip the gold when the ganache frosting is at room temperature because cold ganache is harder and more "slippery" but definitely do not drip it on when your ganache is still warmer than room temperature. Let me know if any questions come up. I hope it works out!
Dry this technique good? Thank you 😊
I tried this last year and it looked great the day of but after being refrigerated and taken back out for a guest pickup, I noticed oil drips continued to leak all the way down-not the gold portion tho. Did anyone else experience this?
I just took a paper towel and dabbed those areas, but that frightened me a bit to try this again. I would love to attempt once more but did I add too much oil?
Oh no! I am so sorry this didn't work for you! I know how frustrating and scary it is to have to fix a cake. Thank you for sharing your experience. Most of the feedback I have gotten on this method has been positive; however, I have had a few other people who have had this same problem. Once the drip stops it should stop for good so my guess is it is due to using a different gold dust than I did as I have only tried this technique with one gold dust. May I ask what type of gold dust you used? Was it edible or nontoxic? I have a theory that nontoxic may not mix as well as edible and may eventually separate from the oil. If you try it again I would frost a portion of an upside down cup and try a couple drips and put it through the process of taking it in and out of the refrigerator to test it out first. It may be worth buying the exact gold dust I used. Again, I am so sorry!
Same!!! Nightmare
This happened to me too😮 It freaked me out
@@tastebakeryI can’t believe I’m just now seeing this comment. I cannot remember which type of luster brand it was but I only use edible gold lusters. I am using new brands than I did before too. Thanks for replying.
I have been struggling with my gold drip for along time, Thank you Thank you Thank you I can’t thank you enough God bless you for sharing the great video it came out so beautifully well.
You are so very welcome! I am so glad I could help you end your gold drip struggles and the technique worked so well for you! YAY!
Hello!! Are you able to fill in the top of the cake with this technique as well? I’m sure you could…
Hello! Yes but you have to use VERY little of the mixture. I only use the top of the drips and pull the mixture inward to cover the cake. If you use too much of this on top of your cake it looks weird so just paint it on very lightly and when the cake is chilled so you don't smudge your frosting.
I wonder if I could use this gold drip on whipped cream cake? Beautiful. Thank you!
Yes it can! 👍😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. 😃
@@tastebakery Thank you! If I ever try, I'll let you know. Awesome tips. ❤
Thank you!!
Whats the size of your cakes- 8"
or 6"and how many layers? Thnx .
The cake in this video was 6" rounds with 3 - 2" thick cake layers. I like to make my cakes at least as tall as they are round to give it a nice modern look. For 8" rounds I make 4 - 2" thick cake layers.
@@tastebakery thnx so much... appreciate it!
@@JC-vx8cjYou are so very welcome!
Tried this and looked great but later the oil seperated..disaster. should i add some powdered sugar to thicken?
Oh no! I am so so sorry! I have gotten a lot of positive feedback about this technique but there are a handful of people that this happened to as well. Now that thousands of people have tried this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but later separate. I put an update in the video description but it must not be visible enough. As soon as I read your comment I added a note that pops up in the actual video. You could add powdered sugar and this may be enough to hold the oil in place later when it separates from the gold dust. I would definitely test it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days though and put it through the same process you would your cake (in and out of fridge, etc.). If you want more of a guarantee you may want to buy the gold dust I used in this video. Again, I am so sorry this happened to you! I know how stressful and frustrating it is to have to fix a cake. Thank you so much for letting me know. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I really hope it works out for you the second time around!
I tried this recipe in fresh cream cake and went well. But after some time oil came apart from dripping. Please suggest how to fix this.Thanks
Oh no! I have not had this problem as of yet. I have only used the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust with this method so if you did not use that gold dust maybe that is the problem? Especially if the gold dust you used is non-toxic as opposed to edible maybe it doesn't mix as well? I never tried this method with non-toxic gold dust because the one I love tasted too grainy for this method. My gold drip mixture is also as thick as possible and I don't know if the vegetable oil brand matters but I use Crisco brand. You could try adding some powdered sugar, maybe this will bind it together better. Sorry that happened!
I had the same problem oil comes apart and runs down cake leaves marks
Can i substitute vegetable oil for vegetable shortening?
I have never used vegetable shortening before. Great idea, however, I think the shortening may dull the shine. You should try mixing a little of your gold dust with vegetable shortening and see if you are happy with the color and shine and if you are you can try melting it and dripping it on an upside down cup and see how it drips. I am not sure if it is ok to put all gold dusts in the microwave so you could melt it in a pan but beware gold dust can sometimes be impossible to get out of certain things. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
A cery great idea. Does it dry to touch?
Thank you! Since it is oil in never competely dries so you have to be careful not to touch it or it will smudge. 😊
Does this not become runny like vegetable oil would, after leaving it about 1/2 hour more at room temperature?
Since it is mixed with gold dust it is thicker and should stay in place. Make sure you make it as thick as possible where it is just thin enough to barely drip off of your spoon. For more of a guarantee that it will work I suggest you use the same gold dust I used (Bakell super gold luster dust). Some gold dusts mix with the vegetable oil well at first but later separate. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊
Omg you are a masterpiece ive been looking for the perfect gold drip for ages and the fact its 100% halal i am dancing right now liked and subscribed ❤
I am so glad you are so happy with this method. Trying to make a gold mixture halal is actually how I came up with this idea. Thank you for liking and subscribing! 😊
I was looking for the substitute of Alcohol. This idea save my life. Thank you so much.
Going to try it tomorrow..❤
You are so very welcome! I am so happy to hear this. Let me know if any questions come up. Although most people have reported success with this technique, If you use a different gold dust than I used in this video I suggest dripping it on an upside down and putting it through the same process that your cake will go through to play it safe. Through thousands of people trying this technique we have discovered that some gold dusts don't mix well enough with the oil and the oil can later separate from the drip. Let me know how it goes. Good luck! 😊
Thanks for sharing this video. Does this harden with it being veg oil?
You are so very welcome. No, it does not harden nor does it completely dry so you have to be careful not to touch it. If you use a different gold dust than I used in this video test it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days and put it through the same process as you would your cake. We have found that some gold dusts mix well at first but separate from the oil later. If you use the gold dust I used you should be fine. 😊
This is great, would Canola oil work too?
I think so!
Hello!! 😊 I have tried vegetable oil and gold dust before but it didn't work on my cake. Is it okay if my cake is not coated with buttercream and mine is whipped cream only??
Hi! Yes it is! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. Also, if you are using a different gold dust than I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
Can i use canola oil instead of vegetable oil?
I have never tried this method with canola oil but I would imagine it would work.👍😊
Can this be used with melted butter??
Does it harden in the fridge good though ? Or does it stay runny ?
It does not harden but it does eventually become kind of a jello like consistency but never dry enough to touch. Just make sure you only put just enough oil to make it just barely drip down the cake. Also, if you are using a different brand gold dust than me try it on an upside down cup first. Some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate. Edible vs. non-toxic gold dusts tend to work better.
This is mind blowing!!!!Can’t wait to try this method out…Thank you so much for the tip 🙏🏽
You are so very welcome! Let me know how it goes and if any questions come up.👍😃
How well does this hold up during transport? Will that effect the drip since it doesn’t completely dry?
This holds up well during transport. Although the drips never completely dry there is not a risk of the drips continuing down the cake. There is a risk however of smudging the drips because they never completely dry. If nothing touches the drips you should be fine. Most people have had success with this technique; however, if you want more of a guarantee that it will work I suggest using the same brand gold dust I used in this video. Some gold dusts don't mix well with the oil which can cause a problem with the oil separating from the drips later on and continuing dripping down the cake. If you want to try a different gold dust than I used I suggest first testing it out on an upside down cup and putting it through the same process you would your cake. Hope that helps. 😊
What kind of oil vegetables u use?
Vegetable Oil
Can I use it on chantilly cakes?
Yes you can! 😃 Although, if frosting is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the frosting on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the frosting is more firm when you apply the gold drip. Also, if you are using a different gold dust that I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
Its beautiful
Please can it be use on whipped cream cake too
Thank you!
Yes it can! 👍😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. 😃
Umm just used this and it ruined my cake. The oil leaks out and ruined my cake.
Exactly
True
I tried it’s turned out really good
Thanks
You are so very welcome! I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for letting me know
Hi. Can I paint my cake using this method? I mean turning white fondant into gold. Maybe different ratio for f ingredients?
Would this work with a little vanilla extract or better without?
Better without, the vanilla extract is too strong of a taste. You could add powdered sugar as long as it does not mute the shimmer of your gold. If you use a different brand gold dust than me test it out on an upside down cup first. Have heard some gold dust later separates from the oil and oil continues dripping down the cake hours later.
I love the epic super hero music for this video, because that's is what it is! What a time saver! Thamk you!
You are so very welcome! When I thought of this idea I swear this type of music started playing in my head. 😂 Make sure you test out your drips on an upside down cup and let it sit for awhile before you try it on your actual cake. Some people have had problems with the oil separating from the gold later. If you use the same gold dust I used it should work great but I think it does not work well with some gold dusts, especially if they are just non-toxic as opposed to edible I think because edible mixes better with the oil.
Thanks so much for this recipe
Can we use this on whipping cream?
Yes you can! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. Also, if you are using a different gold dust than I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
@@tastebakery thank you so much for your concern and help🥺❤️
You are so very welcome! @@KanhaBakes
What about melted coconut oil that way it will harden???
Great idea! One of my subscribers tried it with coconut oil and said that it wasn't as gold as she hoped. She said a slight film covered the drip and when she scraped it a bit then it was golder. She thought maybe she didn't add enough gold dust. I have not tried this yet but my guess is that she warmed the coconut oil to make it liquid and then added the gold dust so it looked good until it cooled again and coconut oil is white at room temperature so I think it turned white and muted the gold after it cooled. I have been meaning to try this and when I do I am going to add gold to the room temperature coconut oil first to get the richness of gold that I want. Actually, I wonder if gold dusts can be microwaved though?... 🤔 You could heat it over a candle like you do butter for dipping lobster I guess. Beware though gold dust doesn't always wash off of things. I'll let you know what happens when I try it out. 😂
Could you add this to candy melts?
Unfortunately no because the gold will not show through the candy melts. You can paint the drips gold after the candy melt drips harden if you want to use candy melts. Here is a link to my video on how to make gold paint th-cam.com/video/0hU-mqD434c/w-d-xo.html
Can you add this drip to whipped cream?
I think you mean can you add this to a cake frosted in whipped cream and the answer is yes you can! If the drip is heavier than the whipped cream it could possibly cut through the whipped cream so I would chill your cake first before you drip it on. Does that answer your question?
How does it spread for the top of cake? Or do you only recommend to use this for the drips?
For the top of the cake I recommend first applying the drips and then using a paintbrush to pull whatever gold mixture has pooled on the top edges of the cake in toward the center of the cake ultimately painting the top of the cake gold. You may or may not have to apply additional gold mixture to cover the entire top of the cake. You can paint this gold directly on fondant or buttercream (make sure the buttercream is chilled so it is firm enough for painting). Do not pour the gold mixture on top of the cake like we would ganache as we want a thin painted layer because if there is too much of the gold mixture on top it will pool and look streaky. Great question!👍😃
@@tastebakery wow... thanks!! I did this and it worked!!! I'm so happy
@@alicej.castro7005 I am so glad to hear that! YAY! 🎉😄
Smart, I’m going to try this for my moms cake this weekend but rose gold
Thank you! Sounds like you are making your mom a beautiful cake! Let me know how it goes. 👍😊
Thank you for this! I just used your easy recipe and it turned out fabulous!
You are so very welcome! I am so happy to hear this! Thank you for letting me know.
Por que no puedo comprar en tu tienda? entre y me piden departamento, compañía? no entiendo yo ni tengo departamento, ni compañía solo quiero comprar polvo de oro y polvo plateado , me puede ayudar?
Kann ich die glaus auch auf fondant benutzen?
Ja, das funktioniert auch mit Fondant!
If I use melted butter instead of oil , will it works?
Great idea! I have never tried this but I think it's worth trying. The butter may change the color a bit so if you want to try butter Land O' Lakes unsalted butter is not very yellow so it's a safer bet. I am not sure if gold dust can be microwaved but if it can you may want to add the gold dust to the butter at room temperature before warming it to a liquid. Butter is less clear as it solidifies so this will be more accurate of your end result. If it can not be microwaved you could melt it in a pan but know that gold dust can sometimes be impossible to get off certain things. 😊 (p.s. If anybody reading this comment has tried this with butter please let us know how it went. Thanks!)
Wow... Who would have thought
Hey there! I would love to try this out, just wanted to know if u can make it ahead of time and if yes how do i store it and for how long? Tysm :)
Hi! Yes, you can make it ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Make sure you mix it again before you use it. I am not sure how long it will store well. I use mine up pretty quick so I have never stored it for very long. 😄
So good, made it easier..thankyou
Can this method work on chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate covered apples? Can I also use this method with a painting brush?
Thank you for this I have been thinking on how to achieve this
You are so very welcome!
Do you have a preferred brand for silver dust?
I haven't used silver in awhile and I am out so I can not remember for sure which I used but I would bet on the same brand for silver that I like for gold so I would try either Bakell.com silver luster dust for an edible dust option or Trulymadplastics.com silver luster dust for a non-toxic option. I know with Bakell you can order a small inexpensive sample so you can test it out first. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!
Can i use it to paint the whole cake?
Plz plz plz plzzzz reply me asap🥺🥺🥺
Yes you can! I can't guarantee how smooth it will look but what I would do if I were you is smear some of your buttercream on a plate put it in the refrigerator to chill and then paint some on the buttercream and see how it looks. Try to paint it on as thin as you can. If you like how it looks chill your whole cake for an hour to be safe and then paint it. Chill it so the buttercream is hard and won't be affected by the paint brush. Also know that it will never completely dry because it is oil. If you can use alcohol I would instead mix the gold dust with just vodka or better yet Everclear and paint it on with this solution. Since it's a thin coat you don't have to worry about it affecting the taste as much and it will dry completely this way. Good luck! Let me know how it turns out.😀🎂
Does it ever set/go harder as its oil?
You are correct, it does not ever completely set or harden because it is oil. The gold dust thickens it up quite a bit so it does dry a litte over time but not completely. Some gold dusts do not work with this method, they mix well at first but then separate from the oil later so for best results use the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust that I used in this video but if you want to use a different gold dust I recommend testing it out on an upside down cup first and put it through the same process as your cake for example, put it in the refrigerator, let it sit as long as your cake would sit before cutting, etc. Edible gold dusts tend to work better than non-toxic gold dusts as well.
Does it works with coconut oil ?
Great idea! One of my subscribers tried it with coconut oil and said that it wasn't as gold as she hoped. She said a slight film covered the drip and when she scraped it a bit then it was golder. She thought maybe she didn't add enough gold dust. I have not tried this but my guess is that she warmed the coconut oil to make it liquid so it looked good until it cooled again and coconut oil is white at room temperature so I think it turned white and muted the gold after it cooled. Does that make sense? I have not tried this so I am just playing a scenario in my mind so I could be completely wrong.😂
Can i add sugar to this recipe? Thank you ❤
Many of my subscribers have told me that they have had success adding powdered sugar to this recipe; although, I have never personally tried it. Hope that helps. 😊
@@tastebakery thank you❤️ guess, I'll give it a try and share my feedback about it😊
@@peereeej That would be awesome. Thank you! Let me know if any questions come up while you are trying it and I'll try to respond asap. 😃
Can we try wirh coconut oil? I have wiltons gold dust would it work
Awesome, go for it!!
Mam we can use silver dust in this method
Yes you can! Since posting this video we have discovered that this technique does not work with all gold dusts. They mix well at first and then later separate. I have not tested silver yet but I would start with Bakell Nu Super Silver Luster Dust because I used Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust in this video and it worked great. These are edible dusts so I think they may mix better than non-toxic dusts. I would test it out first on an upside down cup and let it sit a couple of days to make sure the oil does not separate. Let me know if you have any other questions.😊
S mam I tried it today and it comes out well
@@sherininfanta6956 That’s great news! What brand silver dust did you use?
@@tastebakery heaven sweet silver brand Mam
If I will makes the gold with the powdered sugar in the oil with that work
You could add powdered sugar as long as it does not mute the shimmer of your gold. If you use a different brand gold dust than me test it out on an upside down cup first. Have heard some gold dust later separates from the oil and oil continues dripping down the cake hours later.
What is the name of the gold dust you use? I'm sorry I could understand the name. Also, do you think this will work on cream cheese icing?
Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust and yes it will work on cream cheese icing 😊
Thank you 💜
You are so very welcome!
I realize you posted this a long time ago but I am just doing research and am trying to find how to paint white chocolate stars (I cut out the stars out of white chocolate chips) with gold luster dust? Thank you!
I actually have a video on “how to paint gold” on sweets th-cam.com/video/0hU-mqD434c/w-d-xo.html When I made this video I did not know about this better edible gold dust I used in this gold drip video so make sure to check the update in the video description of the how to paint gold video or refer back to the gold drip video for the correct gold dust which is made by Bakell. If I were you I would first try to mix gold dust with a little bit of vodka like in the how to paint gold video and try to paint that on your stars. This definitely works with fondant but it may not work with white chocolate depending on how much oil is in the white chocolate. If this works it would be ideal because the vodka evaporates and your gold paint will dry. Make sure the gold dust you use doesn't have a bad taste. If the white chocolate repels this mixture too much then you can use the mixture in this video of gold dust and vegetable oil and just paint it on instead of drip it. This will definitely work but the paint will never fully dry so it is easier to make a mess of it. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions. Good luck! (btw you could also try just putting some gold dust in a plastic bag and put a gold star in there and shake it around and this may stick enough to the stars making them gold.)
Hallo könnten sie mir die genaue Zutatan Angaben geben danke für die tolle Arbeit
Hallo, mischen Sie ungefähr gleiche Teile Pflanzenöl und Bakell-Super-Goldglanzstaub, aber verwenden Sie Ihr Urteilsvermögen, um die richtige Konsistenz zu erzielen. Lassen Sie mich wissen, wenn Sie weitere Fragen haben.
Hi! How would this work on black buttercream?
Hi! It works wonderfully on black buttercream! The technique is the same and it really pops against the black.👍😃
thanks so much I did this 3x and the results are amazing.. thanks so much ..
You are so very welcome! I am so happy to hear this. Thank you!
Would you recommend covering the top of the cake with the same gold mixture?
For the top of the cake I recommend first applying the drips and then using a paintbrush to pull whatever gold mixture has pooled on the top edges of the cake in toward the center of the cake ultimately painting the top of the cake gold. You may or may not have to apply additional gold mixture to cover the entire top of the cake. You can paint this gold directly on fondant or buttercream (make sure the buttercream is chilled so it is firm enough for painting). Do not pour the gold mixture on top of the cake like we would ganache as we want a thin painted layer because if there is too much of the gold mixture on top it will pool and look streaky. 😊
Beautiful! Can u pls tell which gold dust you use. I couldn’t quite understand.
Of course! Here is a link Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust bakell.com/products/super-gold-edible-food-grade-luster-dust-4g
Does this continue to drip down as it doesn’t set?
It does not continue to drip down as long as you put as little vegetable oil as possible so it just barely drips off the spoon. This way it is thick enough to drip slowly and it stops dripping as it loses weight when the gravity no longer outweighs the friction of it dripping down the cake...it's all very scientific LOL 😂 Just think of anything thick that drips and how it eventually stops. Does that make sense?
It is okay to use whipping cream?
Yes it is! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip.
Hi, I tried this yesterday and it worked and looked nice, except the colour stayed wet and some of the oil continued dripping without the gold. I could brush off the extra oil. When touching the colour by accident it stayed on my hands. Did I do something wrong? I live in Europe and maybe our gold colour isn't the same. Does ist make a difference which colour you use?
Did you drip it on buttercream or fondant? What brand gold dust did you use?
Ohh dripping on an upside down cup first is a great tip thanks
You are so welcome!😊
hi. may i ask if is this applicable for soft icing cakes ??
Yes it is! 😃 Although, if your soft icing is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the soft icing on the edge of the cake when you drip it. I recommend chilling your cake so the soft icing is more firm when you apply the gold drip. I also recommend icing a portion of an upside down cup and try a couple of drips taking it in and out of the refrigerator as you would a cake to test it out first.
Oh! I will try this one omg ty
You are so very welcome! If you are using a different gold dust than I used in this video I recommend testing it out first on an upside down cup for a couple of days (putting it through the same process you would your cake for example, refrigerating it). Through thousands of people trying this method we have discovered that some gold dusts mix well with the oil at first but then later separate.
Does it affect it if you put the cake in the fridge after?
Can I put this on cream cheese frosting and have it stay too?
Absolutely 😃
Can rice bran oil be used?
Tq for sharing this!🤗
Can it be used on whipped cream cake as well?
You're welcome!
Yes it can! 😃 Although, if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip.
Thank u.i work with whipped icying I was wondering if is going to work but you are right I have till the cake the night before that way is nice and cold
Exactly😊
@@tastebakery owh tq for your reply!❤️ Definitely will try it!
Thanks for sharing! Do you have a link for the gold dust you use? I hate the one I have, it has this weird green tinge.
You are very welcome! Here is the link to the Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust that I used in this video: bakell.com/products/super-gold-edible-luster-dust-4-gram-jar I also added a link in the video description.👍😊 I hear you, some of the gold dusts can be really bad.
this can be used for fresh cream cake also pls let me know
Yes it can! 👍😃 Although, if your cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. 😃
With regular drips i usually cover the whole top of the cake with the chocolate would I do the same with this kind of drip?
Yes but a little bit differently here is an explanation of how to do it....For the top of the cake I recommend first applying the drips and then using a paintbrush to pull whatever gold mixture has pooled on the top edges of the cake in toward the center of the cake ultimately painting the top of the cake gold. You may or may not have to apply additional gold mixture to cover the entire top of the cake. You can paint this gold directly on fondant or buttercream (make sure the buttercream is chilled so it is firm enough for painting). Do not pour the gold mixture on top of the cake like we would ganache as we want a thin painted layer because if there is too much of the gold mixture on top it will pool and look streaky. 👍😃
Is gel color and food powder can be mix with vegetable oil? What’s the ratio? Thanks
I’ve never used this method for color drips I just color white chocolate ganache with gel food coloring (I’m sure colored powder would work for this too) …here is a link to a video tutorial on that in case you’re interested th-cam.com/video/1Pu5hQDWjFM/w-d-xo.html But if you don’t want to use white chocolate ganache this might work just keep in mind that the oil has a yellow tint so you may not get the color you want for example blue and yellow make green so blue will probably end up more of a teal. I would guess the ratio of oil to food powder would be about 1:1 but you will have to use your judgement because I have never actually done this before. Try dripping it on an upside down cup to see how it drips before you drip it on your cake. You could maybe try corn syrup mixed with some water to thin it out because they are both clear and add colored powder or gel color to that not sure how your colored powder does in water. IDK I’m just brainstorming lol 😂 Sorry I couldn’t help more but this idea might be worth trying. 👍
Can I use this method on royal iced sugar cookies?
You can paint it on royal iced sugar cookies. The only way to create the actual drip though is through gravity because this type of mixture never completely dries and does not harden. So the drip would not work on sugar cookies. 😊
This is really nice but it won’t dry/harden. It looks beautiful tfs.
You're welcome! It will never completely dry because it is oil. This is one of the drawbacks but I think it's worth it to avoid a bad taste. ☺️
@@tastebakery it is okay to use whipping cream icing ? It will not blunt in the cake ? Because the color of my base is black then i want to try gold drip but i'm scared coz it will blunt
@@jovelynubahib-qm6ni This is a concern if your whipped cream is lighter and more delicate than the gold drip it could cut through the whipped cream on the edge of the cake when you drip it. If you are concerned this might happen I recommend chilling your cake so the whipped cream is more firm when you apply the gold drip. I would also try to spread a little of your icing on the top of an upside down cup and give it an edge with your icing and try a drip after you have chilled it and see what happens. I would also take it out of the fridge and see what happens when you do that. A little trial run is always a good idea. 😃
What kind of liquid did you put on gold dust?
Vegetable oil 😃
Ohh..thank you so much
@@CassandraManes You are so very welcome😊
Try he oil dripped past the gold drips. Any help on why?
Would this method be ok on fondant or just on buttercream? Also, I have seen recipes that use clear vanilla or even lemon extract, dust and powdered sugar to thicken it up. What is your take on these methods?
My gold drip method works on fondant too! As far as the extract method, they work really well but taste pretty bad, there is just not enough powdered sugar to cover up the extract taste which is what inspired me to create this method.👍😃🎂 The positive to the extract method is that it dries to the touch. I tried lots of different extracts and alcohols and found clear tequila aka blanco tequila to be the best tasting but it still was extremely strong tasting. You could add powdered sugar to my method if you find it to be helpful but I would first start without it and see how you like it.😊
Hi 💚 I'm concerned about the taste of the oil. Is it okay to add 10xsugar?
Hi! You can add some powdered sugar but 10x would make it way too thick. Try to keep the ratio of wet (oil) to dry (gold dust & powdered sugar mix) at an approximately 1:1 ratio adding a little more dry if too thin or more oil if too thick. You are going to want it as thick as possible with it still being able to drip down the cake. You want it to drip slowly so it needs to be pretty thick. Test it out on an upside down cup first. I have not personally tried this so you will have to do a little experimenting. You shouldn't need much powdered sugar to sweeten it up if you have a nice tasteless gold dust and you want to make sure not to add too much powdered sugar as it will dull the gold. (Do not use sugar that is not powdered btw as it will taste super grainy.) If you end up tryiing this I would love to know how it goes. 👍😃
Mam aapne dust kiske sath mix kiya h pls tell me
What is the brand name of gold dust you used?
Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust
Thank you for the trick😊
Will be trying this now for my cake tomorrow! I believe in this! 🥳
YAY! 🎉Let me know if any questions come up.👍😃
How did it go?
How did it go? Please update
I'm interested in using this technique on a birthday cake with a 12'' square bottom layer and a 6'' top layer attached but i have no idea how much of the gold luster dust to buy. Any suggestions?
Ok so I am not the best at guesstimating so I usually just over buy so I don't have to worry about it but I know this stuff is expensive so I'll try my best guess. The Bakell super gold luster dust comes in 4 gram containers which is about 2 teaspoons of dust and you add approximately 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to that. (There is also a bulk option fyi.) So when guessing how much you will need imagine each container producing about 4 teaspoons of mixture. I would say one container of dust would make enough mixture for two 6 inch round cakes. The circumference of a 6" circle is almost 19 inches and the perimeter of a 6" square cake is 24 and the perimeter of a 12" square cake is 48 inches so that's a total of 72 inches. 72 divided by 19 is almost 4 so I would think of it like having to gold drip four 6 inch round cakes so I would buy 2 - 4 gram containers. WOW I totally math bombed you I am so sorry 😂 but I want to show you how I got to my guess in case I am way off.😅 So my answer is 2 - 4 gram containers but if you don't mind over buying I would personally buy 4 -4 gram containers to be safe because I know for sure one container is more than enough for one 6 inch round cake but that is just me. Can you tell I am way more comfortable with math than guesstimating. 🤓 Let me know how much you end up using. I am curious now.👍😊
Thank you.
@@johnniefields9806 You’re welcome!😊
Fantastic. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you
You are so very welcome! Let me know how it goes👍😊
I tried this today and the oil separated from the gold and ran down past the gold drip on the cake, not a very effective way to make gold drip.
Oh no! I am so sorry this happened! Thanks to viewers like you sharing their feedback we have discovered that not all gold dusts work with this method. I think edible gold dusts may work better than non-toxic. If you feel like trying this again you may want to use the same gold dust I used in the video, Bakell Super Gold Luster Dust. If not, I totally understand. I would also test it out first on an upside down cup. I put a pop up in the video warning viewers of this but maybe you watched it before then or it is not visible enough. Again, I am so sorry this happened. I know how frusterating it is to have to fix a cake. Thank you so much for your feedback!
I wonder if using melted coconut oil would work better then vegetable oil 🤔... Especially on a cold cake-- that might make it more likely to harden, and not run completely down the cake...
Please, hope it won't spoil if I make a large quantity and store. Cos I want to make this gold drip for my cake
how much oil do you add?
You add about the same oil as gold dust. For example, if you use 1 teaspoon of gold dust you use approximately 1 teaspoon of oil. That being said, this is more of an approximate. In reality you are going to want to use your judgement. You want to add a very little amount of oil at a time and test it out and see how it pours off of your spoon. It is reallly important that the gold drip mixture is as thick as it can be with it just being able to drip off of your spoon. If it's too thin it will run too far down the cake. Once you get the drip to the correct consistency then you are going to want to drip the tiniest drip you can off of your spoon. I recommend testing your drip on an upside down cup first. I also highly recommend using the same brand gold dust I used in this video. Since publishing this video through thousands of people trying this method we have learned that there are some gold dusts that just don't mix well with oil or some that do but then later the oil separates from the gold dust and continues dripping down the cake. If you want to use another gold dust I HIGHLY recommend dripping your mixture on an upside down cup and put it through the same process, timing as you will your cake. A longer answer than expected I''m sure. 😂 Let me know if any other questions come up. I am happy to help. Once you get this technique down it saves a lot of time 😊 Also, many viewers told me that they added powdered sugar to the mixture as well and this worked well for them, although I have yet to try this personally.
Will the drips solidify?
Not completely. Since the mixture contains oil it never completely dries or solidifies but the drips do stay in place but can not be touched.👍😊