Champagne Crate Cake Tutorial

As with most of the ECG's cake decorating techniques, her wood-grain method was born out of sheer exhaustion and desperation. She had a full docket of wedding cakes, but needed to make a cake for her father-in-law (Magic Phil) for his 70th birthday. With no time to create a stencil for this avid woodworker and all around Mr. Fix It, she grabbed what she had on hand...a couple of paint brushes and some Ivory Gel Food Color. And appropriately enough, this "Magic" technique was born. Recently, she found herself in need of an equally special cake for her dear friends' (and official Aunt and Uncle to the ECG's beloved pups) 50th Wedding Anniversary.

And why not make the cake on Instagram LIVE?!?! She enjoys a little company in the kitchen! Watch this two part LIVE and see for yourself just how simple this cake is to make!