{"id":1042,"date":"2011-01-28T00:59:08","date_gmt":"2011-01-28T00:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.com\/?p=1042"},"modified":"2011-01-27T04:18:50","modified_gmt":"2011-01-27T04:18:50","slug":"wilton-cake-courses-week-two-class-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookiescupcakesandcardio.co\/?p=1042","title":{"rendered":"Wilton Cake Courses: Week Two, Class One"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week in the basic Wilton<\/strong> decorating course, we were to bake (and torte) a cake. \u00a0If you missed my post about that, here it is: \u00a0Wilton Cake Courses: Week One, Class One<\/a>. \u00a0Last week consisted on covering the basics on how to bake a cake, torte it and how to base ice it. \u00a0This week it was all about decorating!<\/p>\n

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We came to class with our cakes base iced (with the Wilton Buttercream *. . . you are required to use it for the course . . . even though it tastes like lard . . . it is better to decorate with), and our Wilton Instuctor went over the basic tips<\/strong> . . . round, star . . . and sizes. \u00a0 On our cake boards, we practiced control of the flow, shape and size.<\/p>\n

*Wilton Buttercream<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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STIFF:<\/div>\n
1 tsp Clear vanilla extract*<\/div>\n
2 tbsp Water<\/div>\n
1 c Shortening<\/div>\n
1 tbsp Wilton Meringue Powder<\/div>\n
1 lb Sifted powdered sugar (4 cups)<\/div>\n
MEDIUM:<\/div>\n
1 tbsp Additional water<\/div>\n
THIN:<\/div>\n
2 tbsp Additional water<\/div>\n
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It was nice to get a refresher. \u00a0I say it like I knew what I was doing in the first place!. \u00a0It was nice to get formal instruction on how to hold the bags and how to position your hand . . . by a professional, in real life, not just on YouTube.<\/div>\n

$80 Fee Breakthrough<\/strong> . . . this cake decorating stuff is EASY when you take a course! \u00a0It’s totally worth the money. \u00a0No, I’m not sponsored by Wilton, despite the fact that I sound like it!<\/p>\n

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A slow steady hand is best for this type of cake decorating. \u00a0The desire to hurry and fill in the space is great, but the slower I went, the better my stars turned out.<\/p>\n

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I still have lots to learn, and can’t wait to go back next week. \u00a0Oh, wait, I have Course Two to do tomorrow night!<\/p>\n

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