cake decorating | decorated cake: November 2009

Interesting Cake Decorating Tips

All of us will have to agree that it is the taste of the cake which lures us to come back for more. However, the first impression on the outlook is what matters most. It is the main factor people would go the extra mile in tasting it and later proceed on commenting on the texture, flavor and others. Here are some of the cake decorating tips which I have found to be interesting and useful.

First of all, spread a generous amount of butter cream on the surface of the cake. Hold the spatula on the icing and rotate your turntable until the top is smooth. Next, take a large amount of icing and cover thickly around the sides of the cake. Rotate your turntable to smooth the sides of the cake. Scrap the excess icing off the spatula.

Then, cover the cake with fondant. Brush the cake with some apricot glaze and roll the fondant to 1/8 inch thick. Gently roll the fondant onto a rolling pin and unroll them onto the sides of the cake. Cut off any excess fondant on the sides of the cake.

Smooth the icing all over the cake inclusive of visible creases and make the fondant covered the whole cake.

After that, smooth the icing with chocolate frosting. If you like thick and firm chocolate ganache, leave it for a few hours after it is made to thicken the icing. Try to smooth it on the cake though it is a little difficult at this consistency. Use a fork to decorate the surface into wave like pattern, basket weave design or any design which looks good on the ganache frosting.

Another tip is that one may keep the icing 'ring' at least a half inch from the border, around the cake. You can fill that ring with fruits, nuts or tasty custards. Now you can start your cake decoration using all these tips.

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By Lindsay Pollard

Many people have heard of Wilton baking supply stores, method books, and local classes. Not everyone knows that there is a Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionary Art near Chicago, Illinois. This school is available to anyone interested in Wilton cake decorating, whether you are just beginning to explore a new hobby or you are a professional.

The teachers at the Wilton School are highly skilled in the Wilton Method. The curriculum, which has been evolving for the past 80 years, promotes both traditional approaches and modern developments. Wilton cake decorating classes offer participants:

practical experience,
feedback, and
new skills.

They encourage:

overall excellence,
precision, and
creative expression.

What is a Wilton Master Class?

If you are interested in a general certificate in cake decorating, the master class will be the program for you. This Wilton cake decorating course lasts two weeks. It can be taken all at once or on weekends. The core program teaches you:

How to make 20 kinds of borders and 15 flowers,
How to design and decorate special occasion cakes, and
How to construct a multi-tier wedding cake.

The master class is taken by beginners and professionals who want to build or maintain foundational skills.

Is It Possible to Attend a Single-Day Program?

Some people only have time for a single class. Wilton cake decorating classes are available as one to five-day courses or workshops. If you are interested in focusing on a specific skill, explore their offerings of introductory and advanced courses. If you lean towards special projects, these are covered in the workshop programs.

What Courses are Offered?

For foundational skills attend an introductory Wilton cake decorating class covering a single technique such as gum paste, sugar art or isomalt design. Advanced classes cover topics such as making tiered cakes, chocolate art, decorating with gum paste, decorating with fondant, and Australian methods.

Workshops

A variety of one-day and three-day workshops are offered at the Wilton School. Each day includes six hours of instruction and practice, plus a one-hour break. Some of the programs that are offered from time to time are:

Baking and decorating camp for kids ages 10 and up,
Cupcake decorating design,
Mexican gelatin flower design technique,
Fondant decorating techniques,
How to bake cakes, tortes, and meringues, and
Introduction to icings and decorating.

When and Where are Classes Offered?

Classes are offered throughout the year. The Master Class is offered frequently, almost every month of the year. The exact location is Darien, Illinois, minutes away from downtown Chicago. The school is next door to a large Wilton food craft retail store.

From simple birthday cakes to tiered wedding cakes, Wilton® classes will teach you how fun and easy cake decorating can be. In just a few short weeks, you will amaze your family and friends with your new Wilton® talents!