Cake Decorating Class: Exploding Cake with Yoda

Looking for fresh new cake decorating ideas? In this hands-on cake decorating class in Sydney, you will learn how to make an awe-inspiring exploding cake with a handmade three-dimensional yoga figurine.

Never decorated a cake before? No worries! This is a beginner-friendly class and no previous experience with cake decorating is necessary.

In this workshop, you will learn how to torte, fill, stack and cover a round chocolate cake with ganache. You will be given the recipe card for making the perfect ganache and we will discuss different ganching techniques and how to achieve a smooth covering and sharp edges.

Then you will learn about the basics of making fondant figures. We will discuss the difference between using fondant versus gum paste for edible figurines. Your teacher will provide step by step instructions and demonstrations on how to make the Yoda figurine.

We will then move on to covering the cake with fondant. We will discuss the basics of working with fondant including colouring and storing after use. You will be taken through detailed steps on covering the cake with fondant, achieving sharp edges and creating the ultimate exploding effect.

Finally, we will add decorations to finish the cake and learn about covering the cake board, adding names and messages with fondant and make the cake party-ready!

At the end of class, you will have a deep knowledge of creating fondant covered, professional-looking cakes and will leave with your awesome creation to enjoy.

No experience required. This class is suitable for beginners.
  Your beautiful creation. All materials and tools materials will be provided.
  Closed-toe shoes and lunch, along with loads of enthusiasm!