Grand finale!
There is this inspirational cake adorning a board on the wall when I walk into our cake decoration class. It is made of foam and decorated with butter cream icing, gum paste and fondant and stuck to the notice board along with the course information. I wonder, if I could ever decorate a cake like that!
The last lesson gave me a chance to try. It was like an ultimate challenge to decorate a cake using some techniques we learned. The course completion certificates were on the table ready to be given out to us and we had a point to prove. So we started our cake decoration with a twinkle in our eyes as the instructor was always around to assist us.
Before venturing into the final task, we learned to make ribbon roses and Wilton roses. This has to be made on a flower pin by slowly rolling it between the thumb and index finger while piping the petals. Transferring theses flowers to the cake was a challenge as they were crafted with very soft icing and got smashed while landing on the cake. Handling them gently with care was absolutely necessary.
Here are some of the cake creations by the participants in my class. (I got their permission to post them here.)
And lastly my cake.
I really enjoyed the course because it made me relax, think and at the same time learn some new skills. Inspired by this class and being very curious to know how to make flowers in a sturdy medium, I joined Course 3, the gum paste and fondant decoration course.
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The cakes look awesome!
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As I am bad with a pastry bag and have considered taking the same course, I enjoyed reading this series. I hope that you will post about your experience with the gum paste and fondant class.
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That’s beautiful work…quite a work of art..Looking forward to your next lessons
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Thanks so much Aruna, eclecticlamb and Asha. I am glad I could post this and hope it inspires you to decorate your cakes.
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OMG this cake just looks stunning – much too beautiful to eat! 🙂
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In fact, it is too much fat to eat unless shared with a large crowd.
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Stunning skills which in return can be seen as the deco of the cake. Not for me because I don’t have the patience and time. That said, sometimes its a matter of practice and interest. For the time being, I am happy cooking the normal meals for my family.
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You never know Nava, there will be a moment when you may change your mind. I thought the same as you but it was a particular circumstance that left me in the class.
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Beautiful.. Looking forward to learn a lot from you.. I’m a new blogger… Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/
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Thank you. I visited your blog. Very interesting recipes!
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Awesome Sridevi….very useful post…..you have done a good job…i have a question for you..where did go for class?
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I went to the course conducted by Michaels. Right now they are repeating some of the courses in Milton. I guess they have courses in Mississauga and Brampton.
Check http://www.wilton.com/classes/ It is quite useful and gives a lot of info.
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What pretty cakes! It’s so fun to learn something new, isn’t it?
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Exactly, I enjoyed the company of like minded people too. Thanks Loretta, for your visit!
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