What you'll learn

  • 🎂 Discover the essential tools, delightful recipes, and foundational techniques for mastering the art of cake decorating in this exciting course!

Course Content

Fundamentals

11 lectures
Baking The Cake

Baking The Cake . . .  Use your favorite cake recipe or favorite cake mix. The icing and filler you use will be important  in determining  the taste and texture of the cake. 

Be sure to generously grease and flour your baking pan so the cake does not stick to the pan.

Buttercream Icing . . . Buttercream is made from powdered sugar, shortening (the shortening WITH trans fats works best because, although trans fats are bad for your arteries, they are good for your icing and make the icing a lot less greasy),  butter flavor, vanilla, salt and water. Some bakeries use numoline or ”inverted sugar”  as a secret ingredient to perfect icing. All buttercream icing contains the same few ingredients. You should experiment until you find your favorite mix.

Removing Cakes From Pans . . .

Removing Cakes from Pans . . . Allow baked cakes  to cool for a few minutes (three to five) in pan.   While your cake is still warm, cover with a floured cutting board, flip the cake, tap the pan on the bottom to remove the cake from the pan.   Allow the cake to cool on the cutting board.  This process will give you a perfectly level cake on both sides. 

Decorating - Getting Started

Getting Started . . . In this lesson, I recommend an assortment of pans, spatulas and other equipment needed to begin your cake decorating endeavor. I reinforce my motto, “Simplify,” by suggesting that you begin with just a few basic tools and add to your collection of equipment as you take on more decorating projects and develop your decorating skills. In addition, in each of my lessons, I identify each piece of equipment needed to make the special cake covered in that lesson. 

In the supplemental pages for this lesson, I have listed a number of tools that may be included in a basic starter kit for cake decorating. They may be purchased at hobby or specialty stores as well as at some major discount stores. 

Decorator Bags
Filling The Decorator Bag . . .  There are three types of decorator bags available for cake decorating: canvas, plastic and paper.   In this lesson, I will show you how to fill and use them.
Folding A Parchment Bag
Decorator TIps

Decorator Tips . . .  A number of decorating tips are used to create plain and fancy borders, including grass and leaf designs. The rule of thumb to follow in creating successful borders is to be consistent in squeezing out the icing and to pull the icing border towards you with the tip just a fraction of an inch above the cake’s surface. And, as with any new skill you desire to master…Practice…Practice…Practice.

Coloring The Buttercream Icing

Coloring The Buttercream Icing . . . Paste or gel  color kits are recommended because they are concentrated, last longer, render truer colors, and do not dilute the icing.  These color kits are available at your local craft store or cake decorating store. Purchase the primary colors, as well as black and brown. With this combination of paste colors, a variety of shades can be created.  If paste dries up, use glycerine to thin; do not use water.

Using a toothpick, dip into the color of choice and gently swirl into the buttecream icing. 

Using your spatula, blend the color into the icing until you obtain the desired color and consistency.  If the color is not the correct shade, use a fresh toothpick to add more color.  Keep in mind  the color intensity will increase a couple of hours after mixing.

Be sure to mix enough icing of a color to complete your project.  Matching colors with a new batch of icing can be difficult.

Borders
Borders . . . In this video, Jodi uses a number of decorating tips to create plain and fancy borders, including grass and leaf designs. The rule of thumb to follow in creating successful borders is to be consistent in squeezing out the icing and to pull the icing border towards you with the tip just a fraction of an inch above the cake’s surface. And, as with any new skill you desire to master…Practice…Practice…Practice.
Gerber Daisy Demonstration
Gerber Daisy Cake . . .  This video contains short segments of Jodi demonstrating an easy way to decorate a round cake that will look as elaborate as those from a high end bakery. She uses only two cake tips in this video: Tip #79 for the petals and Tip #233 for the center of the daisy.  Her method of instruction is setp-by-step, easy to follow, and allows the viewers to learn at their own speed. 
Working With Fondant

Fondant . . .  You have seen wedding cakes with smooth, almost perfect icing. That look is made possible with the use of a substance known as fondant.  Fondant can be rolled and draped over a cake or even poured over a cake as a liquid. It is fondant that gives a cake a smooth, professional appearance. Fondant keeps a cake moist longer and also gives the cake a distinctive flavor and texture.

It is possible to make fondant from scratch in your kitchen, but it is difficult to make correctly. Jodi, as well as most bakers, buys the pre-made fondant from a craft store or baking supply store. Most commonly, pre-made fondant comes ready to use in a sealed container.  When compared to home-made fondant,  ready-made fondant is cheap, quick, and easy to use.

Fundamentals - Full Lecture

Hat & Purse Cake

14 lectures
Hat and Purse Cake Project
Covering The Board
Adding The Cake
Combing The Cake
Finishing The Hat
Applying The Ribbon
Making The Bow
Making The Purse
Making The Handle
Icing The Hat
Decorating The Purse
Finishing Touches
Applying The Handle
Hat & Purse Cake - Full Lecture

"I Love You" Heart Shaped Cake

8 lectures
Heart 01
Heart 02
Heart 03
Heart 04
Heart 05
Heart 06
Heart 07
Heart Full Lecture

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece Cake

12 lectures
Pumpkin Intro
Pumpkin 01
Pumpkin 02
Pumpkin 03
Pumpkin 04
Pumpkin 05
Pumpkin 06
Pumpkin 07
Pumpkin 08
Pumpkin 09
Pumpkin 10
Pumpkin Full Lecture

Holiday Season Wreath Cake

9 lectures
Wreath Intro
Wreath 01
Wreath 02
Wreath 03
Wreath 04
Wreath 05
Wreath 06
Wreath 07
Wreath Full Lecture

Fondant Gift Cake

13 lectures
Fondant Gift Cake 01
Fondant Gift Cake 02
Fondant Gift Cake 03
Fondant Gift Cake 04
Fondant Gift Cake 05
Fondant Gift Cake 06
Fondant Gift Cake 07
Fondant Gift Cake 08
Fondant Gift Cake 09
Fondant Gift Cake 10
Fondant Gift Cake 11
Fondant Gift Cake 12
Fondant Gift Cake Full Lecture

Floral Basket Cake

1 lecture
Floral Basket Cake Project

Teddy Bear Cake

1 lecture
Teddy Bear Cake Project

The Wedding Tier

2 lectures
The Wedding Tier - Part 1
The Wedding Tier - Part 2

Quick Tips

6 lectures
Smoothing The Icing
Folding a Parchment Bag
Borders
Sculpting The Icing Rose
Creating A Fondant Rose
Creating A Fondant Calility

Description

🎂 WHY ENROLL IN THIS CAKE DECORATING COURSE? 🎂

Whether you're aiming to create a cake for a birthday party, anniversary, graduation, or any special occasion—or even thinking of kickstarting a new business—this course has everything you need! Designed for both beginners and professionals, our online classes offer easy step-by-step segments that simplify the art of cake decorating. 💡

No matter if you're new to cake decorating or have had your fair share of ups and downs, don't worry!

Our Cake Decorating course will empower you to turn a buttercream canvas into a work of art that will leave your friends and family astonished. 🎨 Soon, your cakes will be the talk of the town, making you the go-to cake decorator for all who experience your colorful and delicious creations.

Learn how to craft breathtaking centerpieces right from your own kitchen. Say goodbye to hefty bakery prices and cut down on costs while gaining invaluable skills. Save money, have fun, and make cake decorating a rewarding way to spend your time. 🎉

📚 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THESE ONLINE CAKE DECORATING CLASSES 📚

In this comprehensive course, you'll discover everything you need to get started, from acquiring the right tools to preparing your cake canvas. Learn precisely where to obtain special decorating tools and supplies.

Your instructor is a National Award Winning, third-generation baker with over 30 years of experience and has meticulously trained many professionals in the art of cake decorating. 🏆

With the motto "Simplify," this course offers easy-to-understand methods alongside a warm and friendly style that turns even the most challenging tasks into an enjoyable experience. 👐

You'll begin with the Fundamentals, setting a solid background to create any of the special cakes presented in specialized, step-by-step demonstrations. 🥇

Enjoy the flexibility of learning at your own pace in your kitchen. Learn how to create cakes that cost less than $10 to make but could sell for considerably more in high-end bakeries. 💡

Imagine the admiration you'll receive when offering your beautiful, professionally-styled cake at the next family event. 🎉 You'll soon master how to make Princess Doll cakes, Baby Bear cakes, seasonal holiday cakes, and more through easy-to-follow demos. 🍰

This course is your gateway into the exciting and rewarding world of cake decorating and design. 🚪✨

🎁 STUDENT BONUS 🎁

As an enrolled student, you'll be notified of additional cake decorating demonstrations and lectures as they are added. Learn fresh ideas and techniques at no extra cost! 🔄

👥 WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR:

  • Cake Decorators and Designers of all levels will benefit from professional tips and secrets shared by the expert instructor. 🎨✨
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    A lot of wasted time. I did not need to watch you measure out 5 cups of sugar. Seems very unorganized. Looking reaching etc. Should have had ingredients all measured out before hand. Time wasting so far.

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    there were some good icing techniques which are usueful for me, but nothing in the sections about selling/ profit advice ?

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