Take the cake
Dressed up or dressed down, cupcakes are the star of the show at any special occasion. In this hands-on class, learn a variety of cake decorating techniques from the experts that will add a personal touch and extra polish to your cupcake creations.
Your lesson begins with a baking demonstration that will give you the keys to mixing and baking moist cupcakes with fine crumb, including insights into gluten-free and vegan recipe variations. Then, you’ll proceed to the main event: decorating two-dozen cupcakes (that are yours to take home).
You’ll utilize the tools of the trade, learning how to handle a piping bag fitted with the proper piping tip and how to construct the paper cornets that are used to add delicate details. You’ll practice coloring and piping buttercream and royal icing; sculpting rolled fondant and marzipan decorations; and embellishing cupcakes with sprinkles, luster dust, and dusting colors. Finally, you’ll pick up a couple tricks for safely packaging your cupcakes so you can rest assured that they will make it to their final destination in perfect condition.