The Perfect Birthday Cake

Description Create easy birthday cakes for kids that are sure to become the talk of the party – and the town! Join cake decorator Corrie Rasmussen and use basic tools and techniques to create birthday cakes with a big-time wow factor. Start class by learning to mix beautiful buttercream colors and frost your cakes for a super-smooth finish. You’ll also get tips for dreaming up cute cake ideas and laying them out for the biggest visual impact. Then, bring your designs to life using customizable templates, perfectly spaced lettering and fun fondant layering techniques. Whether you’re recreating a favorite animal, a rocket ship or making a decoration that looks just like the birthday boy or girl – fondant layering makes it a breeze! Plus, find out how to finish your cakes with eye-catching backgrounds and classic piped borders.

• Class Preview
• Design Work: Sizing & Spacing
• Buttercream Techniques
• Frosting & Smoothing
• Templates, Lettering & Blocking
• Layering Focal Points
• Lettering & Filling Empty Space
• Border Piping & Troubleshooting