Working with buttercream can be a bit tricky if you are unfamiliar with it. With that in mind, this class was designed to introduce you to a stable and delicious buttercream. Along with that is advice on how to handle, store and reconstitute it. Other fundamental lessons include tools, a vanilla cake recipe, cake construction, cake finishes, coloring, piping bag assembly, tip angles and more. This class is meant to get you comfortable and thoroughly equip you with the knowledge to start creating buttercream cakes.
Course curriculum
In this course you will learn:
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1
Welcome!
- Welcome!
- My Story
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2
Tools
- Tools
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3
Recipes
- Recipes
- Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe
- Buttercream Procedure
- Swiss Meringue Buttercream Video
- Advice For Making Buttercream
- Advice for Working With Buttercream - Temperature, Storage & Reconstituting
- Vanilla Cake Recipe
- Vanilla Cake Video
- Simple Syrup Recipe
- Simple Syrup Video
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4
Cake Construction
- Cake Construction
- Building a Layered Cake
- Cake Finishes - Freehand and Comb
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5
Color
- Color
- Methods and Gels
- Mixing Colors
- Color Progression
- Color Design
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6
Intro to Piping
- Intro to Piping
- Piping Bag Assembly
- Working with a Piping Bag
- Variegated Bag Assembly
- Pressure and Speed
- Tip Angles
- Flower Nail
- Parchment Paper
- Moving Flat Flowers
- Moving Dimensional Flowers
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7
Next Steps
- Congrats! Additional Resources and Discount Code
FAQ
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Who is this course for?
Anyone and everyone of all skill levels! If you are a beginner who has never made buttercream or picked up a piping, the first few sections review all the fundamentals such as tools, recipes, cake construction, color as well as how to hold and fill a piping bag. If you are an experienced baker looking to grow your business offerings, there are still plenty of pro tips for creating realistic hues, color composition, variegating your bag with multiple shades, design principles and more. There is literally something for everyone to learn!
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Are there recipes in this course?
Absolutely! Liz shares 3 very important recipes that she has been using for years. The most important is a recipe for the perfect buttercream that is versatile enough to fill, coat and decorate a flower cake. It is accompanied with thorough step-by-step instructions and videos. Liz's signature vanilla cake recipe that is stable and delicious is shared, as well as a simple syrup recipe designed to keep cake layers extra moist.
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I need more hands-on help. Are there in-person workshops?
Yes! Cake decorating is a very hands-on skill so getting interactive instruction with personal attention is the most effective way to learn. Liz can host a private classes to accommodate your personal cake goals. Group classes are also held throughout the year in various cities. Check out the current list of in-person workshops available at www.eatcakebemerry.com/classes.
Meet Your Instructor
Liz Shim of Eat Cake Be Merry
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Liz Shim
Liz is a professionally trained pastry chef, cake designer, instructor and content creator. After a decade of creating custom cakes she now focuses on sharing design inspiration and cake instruction in a simple, modern and approachable style.
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