Wilton Cake Decorating Course 3, Class 2: Fondant Ribbon Cake

I really wanted to learn about fondant, so I skipped Wilton Course 2, which is mostly about making all different types of flowers out of frosting. In Course 3, I am learning about making several types of flowers out of fondant, as well as covering cakes and making other decorations. So far, I love it and I am having a great time! Here is my first fondant cake. I am giving it to my friend for her birthday tonight.

Wilton Cake Decorating Course 1, Class 4: Final Rose Cake

Here is my Wilton course 1 final cake. I made six roses for the top. They were really hard to make at first, but I practiced a lot and finally got the hang of it.

Wilton Cake Decorating Course 1, Class 3: Clown Cake

At class 3, we learned how to make roses, faces, and how to pipe a body. Here is my clown cake!

Wilton Cake Decorating Course 1, Class 2: Rainbow Cake

I had my Wilton cake decorating class last night. It took me quite a while to get ready for it. I had to make several different icings in three different consistencies. I used Wilton food coloring to achieve these colors. I love them!

I baked a double layer chocolate cake. I leveled it off using a knife, and it came out fine. I put some chocolate icing inbetween. I iced the cake before class.

During class, we learned how to transfer a pattern using piping gel. Now I know how to transfer any pattern! We also learned the base of the rose, and some some decorating techniques. I really do learn a lot at these classes. At the end, we had time to decorate our cakes. Mine will be eaten this weekend at a party!

Double layer:

With icing:

The final cake:

Wilton Cake Decorating Classes

I started Wilton Cake Decorating Course 1 last Thursday. If you aren't too familiar with Wilton courses, there are 4 courses, each course has 4 classes that are each 2 hours. The 4th course is all about fondant and gum paste. That is what I am most interested in, but I want to take all the courses in order to get the most out of it.

You can take the classes at places like Michaels, AC Moore, Hobby Lobby, and Sur La Table, as well as local craft and candy supply stores. Not all the classes are listed online. I called a few stores to find the best class time that worked for me. The classes are offered monthly, so if it works out, I will take one class every month, and I will be finished the end of October- just in time for Halloween and the start of the holiday season! This possibility has me very excited.

The classes are around $40 each, but there are sometimes deals. For instance, when I signed up, I was only charged $20 and I was told that it was a special July deal.

At the first class, you will mostly learn about what you will be learning and you will learn how to make different icings at different consistencies. We were also taught how to make a double layer cake. You will get the book for course 1 which has tons of information in it. You will get a supply list at the first class. Everything was bought at AC Moore or Michaels. I listed the approximate price for everything without using any coupons. PS- I was told that if you ask nicely when paying, the cashier will let you use as many coupons as you want, and you can print them from the internet.

Here is what I was told to buy:

• 10 inch cake circles - I bought a 12 pack $7
• cake turntable- I bought it because I think it will make life easier $14
• course 1 kit- I bought this. It comes with all the tips you need for course 1, the practice board, two featherweight bags, flower nail, 2 couplers, and a few other things. $25
• extra couplers- I bought some. They are around 50 cents each.
• derby clowns- You have to buy these to use in course 1 for the third class. $3
• Wilton meringue powder- There are many sizes.
• disposible decorating bags- I always buy them in bulk.

These were recommended that I buy them, and I did:

• Tool Caddy- I got the empty one with the red top by Wilton. I am an organized person, and it will really help me organize my tips and tools. $20
• tip # 789- This will help a lot when icing a large cake. $2
• icing bag ties- 12 pack for $4
• Wilton clear vanilla extract- I bought it so that my white icing is pure white. $5
• Wilton icing colors- I bought the 12 pack. I am very excited about these! $16

Things I still may buy:

• bake easy strips
• cake easy spray

Other general things that you need:

• cake container- You will need something to carry your cakes back and forth. I already have several of these.
• Containers with lids to put your icing in and bring back and forth to class.
• wax paper
• toothpicks
• piping gel
• zip lock bags and paper towels for clean up

Next week, we have to go to class with a cake baked and several kinds of icing already prepared. We are making the rainbow cake. I think I am going to bake a double layer cake for this.

I will be blogging all about the Wilton classes, so check back!