Turning a $25 Grocery Store Cake into a Wedding Cake! - YOU'VE BEEN DESSERTED

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 4 авг 2021
  • Watch Joshua John Russell DIY a $25 worth of grocery store cake and turn it into something Instagram worthy! JJR will take a chocolate cake, and a vanilla cake from the store and fill it with his special recipe Madagascar Burbon Vanilla Buttercream. Then cover the cake in buttercream and fresh flowers! You don't want to miss this!
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Follow us!!
    Instagram: / youvebeendesserted
    TikTok: / joshuajohnrussel
    Check out all the recipes featured on this episode on the You've Been Desserted website
    www.youvebeendesserted.com
    Want to collaborate, sponsor, or just have a killer idea? Email the show at: info@youvebeendesserted.com
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Store Bought Icing Hack!
    This recipe can be used to make any store bought icing taste more like homemade buttercream
    What you need.....
    2 lbs. ( 908 g) Store bought icing
    1 lbs (453 g) Unsalted butter (at room temperatrue)
    2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
    How to make this.....
    Place icing, vanilla and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
    Cream on medium speed until smooth.
    For light and fluffy icing, switch to the whip attachment and beat on high for 2 minutes.
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Here are the affiliate links for products we used in the show!​
    Offset spatula: amzn.to/3ffIJhc​​
    Turntable: amzn.to/2AZ9IPk​​
    Cake Texture Comb: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    Cake scraper: amzn.to/2zrDax6​​
    Spatulas: amzn.to/2Uzqk7i​​
    Cake Slayer (bread knife): amzn.to/2YiByis​
    Sprinkles: amzn.to/3jzRsjY
    ---------------------------------------------------
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    About JJR:
    Joshua John Russell is a pastry chef and cake designer from Atlanta, GA. He
    graduated in 2002 from Johnson and Wales University and started his career as a
    pastry chef at the famous Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. Joshua made a name
    for himself appearing on 15 episodes of Food Network Challenge (winning 5) and all
    6 episodes of Last Cake Standing, as well as local media and TV outlets. His work
    has been featured in books (Decadent Details), magazines (Jezebel, Atlanta
    Weddings, Flavors, 944, Life and Style and Grace Ormonde) and national ad
    campaigns.
    In addition to being a pastry chef, Joshua has food styled for Focus
    Brands, Sweetex, and had his work featured in several TV shows and movies (Life as we
    Know It, Table 19 and Dynasty). Joshua’s endeavors as an instructor at Craftsy.
    com has produced worldwide attention with a student base spanning the globe.
    In 2015 Joshua was named one of the top ten cake designers in North America by
    Dessert Professional Magazine, as well as Johnson and Wales University’s
    Distinguished Visiting Chef. His name in the business and success in the field has
    also prompted Joshua to be asked to judge cake shows and baking competitions
    from the Austin Cake show, Viking Cooking School, Share Our Strength, Top Chef
    Jr. and Nailed It (Netflix). Joshua hosted the NBC RUclips show Man About
    Cake. He currently works as a corporate pastry chef for Irca in Atlanta and hosts You’ve Been Desserted.

Комментарии • 412

  • @YouveBeenDesserted
    @YouveBeenDesserted  2 года назад +41

    What other cake trends would you like us to do????

  • @tiffanyowens3646
    @tiffanyowens3646 2 года назад +112

    Wow, that ambulance scene was intense. I’m glad everything turned out ok!

    • @fionaclaphamhoward5876
      @fionaclaphamhoward5876 2 года назад +7

      What was with the subliminal cat image after the defibrillator? But thank goodness you saved the cake!

    • @TahtahmesDiary
      @TahtahmesDiary 2 года назад +3

      It could have gone terrible but these are clearly experts at cake anatomy! 🤗💜

  • @bluesunstudio837
    @bluesunstudio837 2 года назад +13

    As a retired 20 year paramedic and cake designer/pastry chef, I am SOOOO impressed with you using fondant smoothers as defibrillator paddles!!!

  • @annabellefrey5219
    @annabellefrey5219 2 года назад +34

    I laughed so hard when Joshua said “they’re completely sober” 😑
    🤣🤣🤣

  • @AmbreenSanchez
    @AmbreenSanchez 2 года назад +57

    Hello JJR. I was so happy to see you use Publix cake😊 at first look I told my husband that's Publix cake. I am Publix cake Decorator for last 12 years and we take pride on our cake quality and decorating. Thank you ❤. P.S I love watching your videos🤩

    • @YouveBeenDesserted
      @YouveBeenDesserted  2 года назад +16

      I love Publix! They are also a customer of my company!

    • @AmbreenSanchez
      @AmbreenSanchez 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for the love and support 🙏

    • @humeruslady1730
      @humeruslady1730 2 года назад +5

      When I lived in the southern part of the United States everyone got their cakes from Publix! They were amazing

    • @Mommaofthedemon
      @Mommaofthedemon 2 года назад +2

      Heyyy pub fam. I saw the cake and immediately noticed the style and said at least he got great cake 🤣

    • @AmbreenSanchez
      @AmbreenSanchez 2 года назад

      @@Mommaofthedemon same here😂😂😂

  • @laeld-l6828
    @laeld-l6828 2 года назад +66

    Idea time: medieval castle inspired cake. Not a castle cake, castle inspired. But you could totally add a drawbridge and “oil” (black mirror glaze) dripping from the turrets and it gives you an excuse for a moat with alligators

  • @taylorteal8999
    @taylorteal8999 2 года назад +8

    When you work for Publix as a cake decorator and you secretly are cryin on the inside during the cake slaying but then see the end product and it’s absolutely beautiful 🎂❤️

    • @YouveBeenDesserted
      @YouveBeenDesserted  2 года назад +2

      I love Publix and their bakeries are fantastic. I knew if I got one from there it would taste good!!!

  • @deathray6032
    @deathray6032 2 года назад +13

    There's something about grocery store cake that I love. I know I can easily make better and the frosting is not good. But it just makes me a child and I just get happy

  • @alisonscurr4395
    @alisonscurr4395 2 года назад +22

    Love how the cake turned out. It looks stunning. The purple box song, I remember that. Also, little boxes on the hillside, little boxes made of store bought cake... 🤪😂🧦👕

  • @MeganFerentheil
    @MeganFerentheil 2 года назад +5

    Anyone else ever go for the flower pieces at parties? My favorite parts. 🍰🎂🌸🌹

    • @k8t6y
      @k8t6y 2 года назад +1

      Right! I always want the flowers!

  • @ginagaladriel
    @ginagaladriel 2 года назад +12

    I am sooo glad you froze the cakes before removing the frosting, almost everyone else I've seen attempt this challenge has done it with the frosting soft, and I was screaming: "why don't you freeze it, it'll be easier!!!!"

    • @andreagillette1652
      @andreagillette1652 2 года назад +1

      I’ve seen the others videos, and not realizing this was frozen, thought to myself… ‘that’s some crusty dry frosting… ew!’ Lol!

  • @lizanatortm8598
    @lizanatortm8598 2 года назад +4

    My youngest son and I watch all of your videos and he's always excited for the viewer comment section lol. He anxiously awaits saying "mommy...do you think they'll read your comment this time? I hope!!" Lol...love watching you guys!! Beautiful work as always!! ❤

    • @YouveBeenDesserted
      @YouveBeenDesserted  2 года назад +1

      This is awesome! We will have to give him a shoot out!!

    • @lizanatortm8598
      @lizanatortm8598 2 года назад

      Oh my gosh that's awesome!! He would flip out!!

    • @karengerber8390
      @karengerber8390 2 года назад

      Greetings to you & your son. 🥰

  • @Aiko2-26-9
    @Aiko2-26-9 2 года назад +34

    How about a kid designed cake? Interview a bunch of kindergardeners and ask them for ideas for a cool cake. Then pick one or two to make for real. I think it could be fun.

  • @JeanSemilla
    @JeanSemilla 2 года назад +21

    Hello! Can you try another version of this challenge and reuse the icing from the grocery? You're doing great. Love this cake!

    • @emm1388
      @emm1388 2 года назад +3

      I assumed that’s what he would do, that’s the trend I’ve watched other you tubers do.

  • @HannahMattox
    @HannahMattox 2 года назад +2

    So...I have been caking for almost 3 years, and it's one of the best jobs I've ever taken on. I just decided to take a month-long vacation. I worked through Covid and even worked on my birthday for a friend. I'm doing what I can to not burn out. I love watching people who are good at this do it! You're so interesting, and I think I'm here to stay! :)

  • @sherylmorgan3678
    @sherylmorgan3678 2 года назад +6

    Would you please do a tutorial on painting with buttercream. That cake was so beautiful Thanks for entertaining this soon to be 70 yr old former cake decorator.

  • @TheWaterMarbler
    @TheWaterMarbler 2 года назад +5

    Omg the surgery bit was comedy gold. I especially loved the fondant smoothers as difibrillator paddles.

  • @curleytop
    @curleytop 2 года назад +7

    JJR the cake is absolutely gorgeous! The editing in the resuscitation scene was hilarious! Was I the only one who saw the fire and cat in an e-collar when the paddles "shocked" the cake?!! I saw the cat first, then had to watch it again in slow-mo and saw the fire 🔥. 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @fionaclaphamhoward5876
      @fionaclaphamhoward5876 2 года назад +1

      Oh Imma gonna have to go back now and look for the fire - I only saw the cat and couldn't quite believe that!

    • @karengerber8390
      @karengerber8390 2 года назад +1

      You were not the only one to see...

  • @MeganFerentheil
    @MeganFerentheil 2 года назад +5

    Yes, the Icing Artist does store cake remakes, love it!

  • @kiranbal986
    @kiranbal986 2 года назад +22

    Dear jjr and the muffin tops, you all are so creative, you are the reason I laugh and you brighten up my day! 😁😁😁😍😍😍😊😊😊🥰🥰 (all the emoji for James) I think the camera crew deserves just as much credit as jjr, the show wouldn't be the same without James, Brandon, and the rest of the camera crew!

    • @YouveBeenDesserted
      @YouveBeenDesserted  2 года назад +9

      This is very true!! I would just be in my studio talking to myself. The boys make the magic happen!!

  • @alexiscarlton1355
    @alexiscarlton1355 2 года назад +9

    We need a Florida swamp castle with a moat and alligators and the amazon guy :)

  • @Paolito0118
    @Paolito0118 2 года назад +4

    This grocery store remake cake is beautiful. You are so talented JJR!!!

  • @katwitanruna
    @katwitanruna 2 года назад +2

    Hmmmm now I’m seeing a cake with a real moat and alligators. I remember the pain that was learning to use my castle mold. Yesh!

  • @sashyxx1855
    @sashyxx1855 2 года назад +5

    dude this is my first time watching you’ve been deserted and if i’m being honest i’m high as a 🪁. i usually watch loads of other baking and cake decorating channels but oh my goodness. this is incredible. especially as i’m 🤪 if you know what i mean. i am severely impressed with the use of the almost childlike editing and the voices of the crew behind the camera.
    10/10
    - Bellajne
    thank you so much you are incredible and certainly made my journey ;) that much more amazing 💜

  • @brittneyburton5365
    @brittneyburton5365 2 года назад +3

    This is prob the prettiest cake I've seen!! The purple and the flowers are just PERFECTION!!! Love all you guys do!!

  • @TahtahmesDiary
    @TahtahmesDiary 2 года назад +1

    Purple Box is the kind of song our grandparents would have had a special dance to 😆💜

  • @karenbays9185
    @karenbays9185 2 года назад +8

    You are a master!!! That cake is so beautiful! I've been married for 26 years. Never had a wedding cake. I would have loved one like the purple 💜 box cake. Great job!!! *Hugs*🤗

  • @margaretreynolds4078
    @margaretreynolds4078 2 года назад +1

    As I watch I'm comforted knowing that your only using cardboard for the cake boards and am comforted knowing I don't need anything fancy.

  • @braywhitjas
    @braywhitjas 2 года назад +1

    This kinda looks like a cake design I created for my wedding but nobody knew how to actually do it😭It was the same painterly avant-garde style but as flowers! Love it❤️

  • @brian52763
    @brian52763 2 года назад +2

    Your talent, never ceases to amaze!!!!!!

  • @kala6576
    @kala6576 2 года назад +1

    Amazingly well done and super pretty!

  • @lauranolastnamegiven3385
    @lauranolastnamegiven3385 2 года назад +1

    what a beautiful combination cake & flower arrangement!

  • @monachirri-hamadeh5851
    @monachirri-hamadeh5851 2 года назад +1

    This turned out beautiful 😍 love the floral arrangement!!

  • @magicgiraffle
    @magicgiraffle 2 года назад +2

    So wholesome! I love you guys!

  • @Grim511
    @Grim511 2 года назад +2

    Fashion shoe cake had a sister! Talk about glam up!! 🤩👠💜🌸
    Also please give Freyja and Runic a shout out! They love you all so much!
    Also also: we love the skits 😍

  • @isobelstevenson3826
    @isobelstevenson3826 2 года назад +3

    So so glad I’ve found you again. Used to watch MAC all the time, and completely forgot about this channel. Been smiling and laughing for the last 2 hours, and been totally wowed again by your many talents. Hurrah for desserts 🎉 and hurrah for you guys.

  • @rosierad
    @rosierad 2 года назад +2

    The imagination on you fellas is brilliant 🥇 Fondant smoothers for defibrillators had me cracking up 🤣

  • @rachelfischer8260
    @rachelfischer8260 2 года назад +2

    This re-make turned out beautifully! Love watching your videos, you inspire me to try new techniques.
    Also love the laughs from behind the camera. Totally makes the video!

  • @tashanichole9386
    @tashanichole9386 2 года назад +1

    This cake is so pretty! ♥️

  • @lorrainehicks6484
    @lorrainehicks6484 2 года назад +1

    I love that cake. What a great transformation. And it's purple to boot!!!! Thank you for sharing and as always keep on caking.

  • @joannjacquin4983
    @joannjacquin4983 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful cake! I love it!

  • @o5the
    @o5the 2 года назад +1

    This Cake design was so hip and mordern and a fan of the flower arrangement.

  • @ellenwood719
    @ellenwood719 2 года назад +1

    JJR, you so strong puttin' in them dowels!

  • @stormangelus6638
    @stormangelus6638 2 года назад +1

    I legit spat my drink when JJR said "They're completely sober." XD

  • @marynaclaassens1861
    @marynaclaassens1861 2 года назад +1

    I LOVE this cake. It looks awesome.

  • @jaimepierce7036
    @jaimepierce7036 2 года назад +2

    Amazing as always! Watching your videos gave me the courage to make my wedding cake. Thanks guys!

  • @chewyabata519
    @chewyabata519 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely stunning! ❤ just like u and ur shirt 😊

  • @paragirl1
    @paragirl1 2 года назад +6

    I've always thought of fondant smoothers as paddles!! That was great!

  • @lorrainehicks9172
    @lorrainehicks9172 2 года назад

    Love the cake 🎂. Beautifully decorated and elegant colors and flowers. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

  • @rochellegillett3763
    @rochellegillett3763 2 года назад +2

    They're completely sober...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @cassiesharp9608
    @cassiesharp9608 2 года назад +1

    This cake is amazing!! I love you all!!

  • @vlovbg
    @vlovbg 2 года назад +1

    I absolutely love this design!!!!! This would make an awesome wedding cake.

  • @Ali-pl2gq
    @Ali-pl2gq 2 года назад +1

    Wow thats just gorgeous

  • @amz.6580
    @amz.6580 2 года назад +1

    Okay, I love this cake!! 💜

  • @anysha1083
    @anysha1083 2 года назад +1

    the colours on this cake are just divine

  • @onawal931
    @onawal931 2 года назад

    This is soooo beautiful!

  • @ryanandmichellenisle8236
    @ryanandmichellenisle8236 2 года назад +1

    I’ve seen this same challenge done by so many people and this is by far the best and most innovative outcome!

  • @Kaitlyn24992
    @Kaitlyn24992 2 года назад +2

    That cake looks lovely.

  • @kmcaskie7
    @kmcaskie7 2 года назад +1

    This cake is gorgeous 😍

  • @joliemcneil5619
    @joliemcneil5619 2 года назад +3

    JJR & Crew, I'm watching you guys around 3:00 a.m. and I'm trying not to wake my husband and my cat while actually laughing out loud! You guys are the best! 🤣🤣🤣😍😘💜

  • @constanceburnside3310
    @constanceburnside3310 2 года назад

    Beautiful you are a Artist!!!

  • @erikamd8370
    @erikamd8370 2 года назад +2

    I just can't explain my love for this Channel!💗✨ and the hungry I get whenever I watch an episode😋

  • @kennisaguy7289
    @kennisaguy7289 2 года назад +1

    Just wanna say I love you guys... beginner baker here from Trinidad and Tobago and I've watched all your vids and binge watch them over and over . Yall are hilarious. Keep up the great work... man this grocery cake redo was awesome...like who would know... joshua , james and Brandon love u all.

  • @maribelroman
    @maribelroman 2 года назад

    Beautiful!!!

  • @kjeracarroll450
    @kjeracarroll450 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Annaa218
    @Annaa218 2 года назад +3

    What a wonderful show. Feels kinda podcasty too. Please keep it up!

  • @estherp
    @estherp 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful cake!

  • @cutiebabe20091
    @cutiebabe20091 2 года назад +1

    Hi JJR. I love watching all of your cake videos and I've even been on the website and looked over some of the recipes but I'm too scared to make some because I've had my confident taken away but watching you brings my confident back that I can do. Please keep up the good work ❤️

  • @MarrickandMakeup
    @MarrickandMakeup 2 года назад +11

    You did an awesome job on this cake JJR, this is so cool cause down here in NZ, the most famous grocery store cake is a chocolate mudcake and it's pretty damn delicious!! It's pretty popular to do this down here, just upcycling and redecorating cakes :D LOVED this episode, keep up the awesome work!

  • @glamourandsugar1067
    @glamourandsugar1067 2 года назад +1

    Great job as always JJR 😊 I’ve truly always been a huge fan of yours - you are definitely one of my inspirations 💕

  • @karenlee9493
    @karenlee9493 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful 😍 x

  • @veronikamakovnikova4957
    @veronikamakovnikova4957 2 года назад +1

    I love it.

  • @Nazfotouhi
    @Nazfotouhi 2 года назад +1

    It’s another amazing cake 🌺💕

  • @Drc-rj9zr
    @Drc-rj9zr 2 года назад +1

    🤣purple box. LMAO 😆 love the cake

  • @Comptonisa
    @Comptonisa 2 года назад +1

    love the tulips 🌷

  • @lorrainehicks9172
    @lorrainehicks9172 2 года назад +1

    Rewatched the video and it was even better the second time around. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

  • @shahlashibly2881
    @shahlashibly2881 2 года назад +1

    Just loved the transformation of that grocery cake.it was amazing ❤️u are truly a hero in the cake world. I wish I had that 'purple box' cake for my wedding!😀and that purple box song played along.😂

  • @elizabethfrost5507
    @elizabethfrost5507 2 года назад +1

    This cake is super cute

  • @Pup_Cerberus
    @Pup_Cerberus 2 года назад +2

    My very first video I saw of yours! Definitely subscribing!

  • @alexcronin7664
    @alexcronin7664 2 года назад +1

    Watching your cake videos you guys are all so funny and make me laugh so much x

  • @sararachaelsauers4903
    @sararachaelsauers4903 2 года назад +1

    I've watched a few of these makeover cake videos and in my opinion your is the best!!! Great Job

  • @jennefferhernandez8251
    @jennefferhernandez8251 2 года назад

    Yes! Thanks for this! You make it look so easy! I will be attempting a Rubik’s cube cake for my son’s b- day in a couple weeks and store bought cake it is! 😜

  • @jessecarson8901
    @jessecarson8901 2 года назад +2

    Love it!

  • @6ftwalka783
    @6ftwalka783 2 года назад +1

    The ambulance scene was brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @beckahmastroni5472
    @beckahmastroni5472 2 года назад +1

    I love the ability of the camera masters to make up songs. I love people who have the same weirdness I do. And my 7 year old. We love watching you all. 😍😊😍😊😍😊😍😊😍😊😍

  • @irenehowe7940
    @irenehowe7940 2 года назад +1

    Awesome job Johnathon

  • @tashg4868
    @tashg4868 2 года назад +2

    OMG! That finished cake looks f&*^king a-mazing :D Love it

    • @tashg4868
      @tashg4868 2 года назад

      How can I access a fantastic t-shirt down under here in Australia? Big Fan

  • @moonlyte9730
    @moonlyte9730 2 года назад +1

    Oh my god. I thought this was going to be just a cake time-lapse thing. I didn’t expect this. But it was so funny and awesome. Loved this. Definitely going to watch more of you and subscribe. 🖤😋. (I loved the purple box song, made me laugh)

  • @afponygirl8261
    @afponygirl8261 2 года назад +1

    I love this cake, purple is my jam 💜💟💜

  • @catiiep.4797
    @catiiep.4797 2 года назад +1

    WOW!!! the cake looks sooo good really! 👌😍 and you guys are so funny love the song really a jam!! 😂😂😂

  • @amarte522
    @amarte522 2 года назад +4

    This cake is gorgeous!! I want that for my next birthday! And I want James to sing that anthem at my next birthday too!! 🤞🏼😊

  • @jeansdreamcateringandbakery
    @jeansdreamcateringandbakery 2 года назад +1

    I love these videos and the random songs! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @lisaparcels5863
    @lisaparcels5863 Год назад

    😲 Stunning!❤️🥰👍🏻

  • @marlenesleight7012
    @marlenesleight7012 2 года назад +1

    I love the look of this cake it reminds of the one I did for my brothers wedding

  • @jadevargas4213
    @jadevargas4213 2 года назад +1

    That is a beautiful cake

  • @julieholcombe7422
    @julieholcombe7422 2 года назад +1

    You guys crack me up!!! 😂😂 This cake turned out UH-MAZING! 🍰 You are so incredibly talented! ❤️

  • @kimfromnewzealand8768
    @kimfromnewzealand8768 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely Beautiful 😁

  • @shnookiepookie9971
    @shnookiepookie9971 2 года назад +1

    Oh the cake doc was awesome! Lol you could do cake rescues! And that cake is gorgeous!!!
    The purple box song was just as great as the one eyed one horned flying purple people eater 😆

  • @Crime_Lab
    @Crime_Lab 2 года назад +1

    Way rad! Cheers!

  • @jessicaschlienz7599
    @jessicaschlienz7599 2 года назад +1

    This is the first video I've ever seen on your channel and I have solutely loved it. You seem entertaining, down-to-earth, very kind, and fun to watch. Think I might just subscribe. :)