Cake Decorator

Cake Decorator

Cake Decorator

How To Decorate Cakes - Cake Decorating Club

There is a magic about a beautifully decorated cake at a gathering. Whether it is a birthday cake or a 4 tier wedding cake. A work of art in confection is the centerpiece of any special occasion. While it is a long haul from spreading canned frosting on a sheet cake, to creating a work of art that will stop the show, it is a fun and rewarding experience to travel the road.

 

There are mentors that can help you to discover the beauty of buttercream, since the new resurgence of interest in cake decorating. There are several cake decorating clubs. One of the oldest cake decorating clubs, The Fremont Frosters, to one of the newest , The Contra Costa Cake and Sugar Society.

 

The 40 year-old Frosters, have members from Santa Clara to San Leandro, California, share years of experience, tips, and tricks with other members of the club. They gather once a month, they have a website, and a quarterly newsletter called Sweet Graffiti, that is filled with seasonal cake decorating ideas and pictures. Each month a member gives a presentation on cake decorating at the meeting. They find that all levels of cake decorators will learn something from each demonstration.

 

Once most of the members see how a design or decoration is made, by breaking down the process, they see how simple it is to learn the different artistic techniques. It is easy to see it wasn't a big mystery after all and can be learned with practice.

 

Cake decorating classes are more popular than ever. Craft stores are filled with information about classes, and tools for cake decorating. If you are not careful you can spend a great deal of money on tools to help with cake decorating. Starting out, you don't need to have everything you can get your hands on when it comes to Cake decorating.

 

All the beginning cake decorator needs are tips to make leaves, borders, and swags, disposable icing bags, and couplings to attach the tips. An icing rule for smoothing the top of a cake is helpful, a paint edger from the local hardware store will work for this.

 

There were many more cake decorating clubs in the 1960's when women spent more time in the home, and were able to take up the art of cake baking and decorating. As time went by and most of the women began taking jobs, most of them were disbanded.

 

Many women are watching new cable TV food shows that are enticing home bakers back into cake decorating and learning European techniques such as using rolled fondant. The interest in cake decorating is huge and growing bigger every day. Enrollment in Wilton cake decorating classes have grown over the past few years. Many people think cake decorating is easy, because the TV pros, who have been cake decorating for 30 years, make it look that way. They don't understand that it will take a good deal of practice to be able to get the same result as the pros do.

What are some colleges that offer courses to become a cake decorator?


I want to become a cake decorator.

Community colleges offer it. Also culunary arts schools and programs does as well

Wilton 2104-3160 12-Piece Cake-Decorating Press Set, Decorator Favorites
Wilton 2104-3160 12-Piece Cake-Decorating Press Set, Decorator Favorites
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Decorator Favorites Pattern Press Set. Includes: fleur-de-lis; double heart; medallion; open heart; closed scroll; heart; large, medium and small C-scrolls; crest; double scroll; vine.

Features

  • 12-piece press set for creating intricate patterns in cakes and pastries
  • Sturdy plastic pieces offer simple-to-use convenience for beginners and pros alike
  • Includes fleur-de-lis, heart, medallion, scroll, crest, vine, and other shapes
  • Also great for pressing patterns into cookie dough, fondant, and more
  • Measures approximately 5-1/2 by 9-2/5 by 1-2/5 inches
Wilton 2104-2546 53 Piece Supreme Cake Decorating Set
Wilton 2104-2546 53 Piece Supreme Cake Decorating Set
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Wilton Supreme decorating set. Decorate many advanced wedding, floral and basketweave cakes as well as basic. Includes metal decorating tips #2,3,5,7,12,16,18,21,32,47,65,67,101, 103, 104, 129, 225 and 352. 24 disposable decorating bags, two tip couplers, 5 icing colors, 1 flower nail, 8" spatula, storage tray and 40 page book!

If you've dreamed of becoming a cake decorator extraordinaire, this decorating set from Wilton has everything you need to get started. Learn how to make icing leaves, roses, stars, ribbons, and basket-weave designs with the 18 different metal decorating tips. Those perfect icing roses everyone is always so eager to pluck off the cake are easily fashioned with the help of the 1-1/4-inch flower nail, and the angled metal spatula is just right for creating smoothly iced surfaces. The set includes 12 disposable plastic icing bags, five jars of icing colors, and two quick-change tip couplers that allow you to use several tips with the same bag of icing. Most importantly, Wilton provides an easy-to-follow instruction booklet that clearly illustrates all the basic techniques, as well as some more elaborate ones--15 different imaginative cake designs are explained in detail. Also included are several cake and icing recipes. --Marianne Painter

Features

  • Complete tool set for frosting and decorating cakes
  • 53-piece set includes tips, icing bags, metal flower nail, and two tip couplers
  • Storage tray and 8-inch angled spatula included
  • 36-page instruction booklet illustrates icing techniques and designs for 15 cakes
  • Clean metal tips with warm water and soap, dry with cloth
Martha Stewart Crafts Edition of the Cricut Cake Electronic Cutting System
Martha Stewart Crafts Edition of the Cricut Cake Electronic Cutting System
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The Martha Stewart Crafts™ edition of the Cricut Cake Electronic Cutting System is specifically designed for decorating professional-looking cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and confections in no time at all. Just choose a design and a size and press CUT for beautiful, precise shapes every time! The machine comes with the Martha Stewart Crafts All Occasions Cake Art Cartridge cartridge!

Features

  • Specifically designed for decorating professional-looking cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more
  • Cuts gum paste, fondant, frosting sheets, and much more
  • 6 modes and 4 functions offer greater customization of cuts
  • Compatible with all original Cricut cartridges; comes with the All Occasions Cake Art cartridge
  • Cuts from 1-1/2 inches up to 23-1/2 inches
Norpro 8 Piece Cake Decorating Set
Norpro 8 Piece Cake Decorating Set
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Easily add beautiful decorations to cakes and pastries, even hors d'oeuvres, with this cake decorating set. Set includes six different metal decorating tips that provide fun, creative decorating options and are easy to add and remove.

Features

  • Set includes 6 tips, 1 pastry bag and 1 coupling
  • 8 piece dessert decorating set for creating beautiful cakes, pastries, and more
  • Reusable pastry bag and plastic coupler
  • Great for beginner and experienced decorators alike; includes recipes and instructions
  • Hand washing recommended
Wilton Dessert Decorator Pro
Wilton Dessert Decorator Pro
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Create beautiful decorations -shells, stars, rosettes, leaves. The great recipe book included is filled with fabulous ideas to serve your family and friends: Decorate desserts with elegant whipped cream or icing designs. Dress up pastry shells with dramatic swirls of mousse. Add sophistication to savories with pretty piped cream cheese or seafood spread decorations. With Dessert Decorator Pro™, you can do it all! Includes 6 Durable Nickel-Plated Tips, 2 Tip Couplers (two sizes hold standard (small) and large tips), Tip/Coupler Dishwasher and Storage Bag.

Features

  • Includes 6 durable nickel-plated tips, 2 tip couplers (two sizes hold standard (small) and large tips), tip/coupler
  • includes storage bag
  • dishwasher safe
  • Includes 6 decorating tips, 2 tip couplers, tip pouch, and idea and instruction booklet
  • Measures approximately 9 by 2 inches
Ateco 14-Piece Cake Decorating Set
Ateco 14-Piece Cake Decorating Set
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This 14-Piece Cake Decorating Set contains a 12 inch flex bag with hem and hanging loop, 12 of Ateco's most popular stainless steel decorating tubes (2, 4, 12, 16, 30, 32, 48, 80, 98, 104, 133 & 352) and a plastic coupler (pre-attached to bag) instructions and recipes, packaged in a clear plastic storage box. Made in Korea. By Ateco. Since 1905, Ateco has supplied fine restaurants and bakeries with quality built, specialty baking tools. Ateco products are internationally renowned for their high quality. When you use Ateco products, you’re not only enjoying quality craftsmanship, you’re also enjoying quality design; the products are a result of over one hundred years and four generations of innovation and development.

Features

  • 14-piece cake decorating set
  • Contains a 12 inch flex bag with hem and hanging loop and 12 stainless steel decorating tubes
  • Also includes a plastic coupler (pre-attached to bag), instructions, recipes, and a clear plastic storage box
  • Tubes constructed of quality, long lasting stainless steel
  • By Ateco ? professional quality and quality design
Tupperware Squeeze It Decorator Set
Tupperware Squeeze It Decorator Set
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Here's an ideal tool for decorating cakes, cupcakes and pies. It also lets you add fillings to pastries and pastas, stuff eggs and create unique food garnishes like a pro. Best of all, it's simple and easy to use for all ages, so kids can join in on the fun.

Features

  • Includes 5 easily interchangeable decorating nozzles (fine threads, closed star, open star, shell and filler).
  • All nozzles conveniently store inside decorator.
  • Large opening makes it easy to fill.
  • Easy to assemble and disassemble.
  • Spill-proof and doesn't leak, even with mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.
Wilton 2109-861 101-Piece Cake-Decorating Tool Set with Storage Caddy
Wilton 2109-861 101-Piece Cake-Decorating Tool Set with Storage Caddy
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Wilton 101-piece tool and caddy set. This convenient caddy contains our most complete collection of tools, colors and flavors for the cake decorator.

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  • 101-piece tool caddy set to organize, carry, and store the essentials
  • Complete collection of tools, colors, and flavors for any cake-decorating enthusiast
  • Caddy holds 48 tips and 12 paste food colors in a lift-out tray; upright storage prevents spills
  • Generous storage space for keeping books, spatulas, bags, and other large supplies neatly organized
  • Measures approximately 15 by 7 by 5 inches
Wilton 2104-12 Icing Sculptor Set with Handle and 64 Design Blades
Wilton 2104-12 Icing Sculptor Set with Handle and 64 Design Blades
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Make your homemade cake look professional with an elegant sculptured look. Just insert any combination of the 64 design blades to create your own design, glide the comb over the iced cake sides to create attractive contours to frame your design. There are wide or narrow ridges, dramatic swirls, scallops, and vertical designs too. Easy-to-use on cakes up to 5" high with butter crème icing. Set includes sculptor handle, 64 design blades and complete instructions.

Features

  • Icing sculptor set quickly and easily creates beautiful homemade confections
  • Works with buttercream and other soft icings on cakes up to 5 inches tall
  • Mix and match blades for uniquely customized results; 14 sculpting edges
  • Includes sculptor handle, 64 design blades, and instructions; dishwasher-safe parts
  • Measures approximately 7 by 10-1/5 by 1-3/5 inches
Wilton Decorator Preferred 8-by-2-Inch Square Pan
Wilton Decorator Preferred 8-by-2-Inch Square Pan
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Our most popular bakeware, built with the most features to help decorators bake their best. Rated # 1 by Good Housekeeping! Extra thick Aluminum distributes heat efficiently on these pans. Perfect 90 degree corners gives you flawless look necessary for wedding tiers.

Sturdy, roomy, and exceptionally well defined, this Wilton Decorator Preferred square pan holds its own in even the most demanding kitchens. The 8-inch sizing is perfect for smaller baking jobs like a family dessert or as the middle or top tier of layered creations. The sides stand 2 inches high and are finished with crisp right-angle corners welded by hand to ensure both precision and strength. With a smooth, shiny finish, the pan produces a lightly browned cake that's ready to be artistically adorned with anything from butter-cream frosting to confectionary flowers to special birthday-wish calligraphy. The wide, flat rim provides a secure hold on the pan for easy transport and effortless cake release. Crafted from thick aluminum, an ideal metal for baking cakes, the pan conducts heat quickly and evenly to give consistently reliable results. It also cleans easily, so it can stay in high rotation in the kitchen. The pan comes from Wilton's well-known bakeware collection and carries a lifetime warranty. It includes a delicious and fun-to-make recipe. --Kara Karll

Features

  • 8-inch Decorator Preferred square sheet pan; 2 inches deep
  • Thick aluminum offers even heat distribution, long-lasting durability, and easy cleanup
  • Hand-welded corners for superior definition; wide rim for transport and cake release
  • Part of Wilton's most popular bakeware line
  • Lifetime warranty; Recipe included