Introduction to Buttercream

Have you ever wanted to decorate a beautiful buttercream cake but didn't know where to start? This hands-on class is designed for complete beginners and is the perfect introduction to the art of cake decorating.

You'll learn the essential techniques used by cake decorators to transform a simple cake into a beautiful, celebration-worthy centerpiece. From preparing your cake for decorating to creating elegant buttercream flowers and decorative borders, this class will build your confidence every step of the way.

Whether you're hoping to decorate cakes for family celebrations, develop a new hobby, or begin your cake decorating journey, you'll leave with the skills and knowledge to continue creating at home.

During this class, you'll:

• Learn the fundamentals of buttercream cake decorating
• Fill, stack, and prepare a cake for decorating
• Practice smoothing buttercream for a clean finish
• Learn how to color buttercream
• Pipe beautiful buttercream flowers, rosettes, and leaves
• Use decorating tips and tools with confidence
• Take home your finished decorated cake along with new skills to recreate your designs at home

Skill Level: Beginner

All supplies are included—just bring yourself and a notepad if you'd like to take notes.

All classes are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to our class policies.

Age Requirements:

The minimum age for this class is 14 years old.

Breaks:

Students will be given a 30-minute break halfway through the class. We encourage students to bring their own lunch.

Registration Gift Card Bonuses:

• Register 30 days in advance and receive a $10 gift card
• Register yourself and a friend and receive an additional $10 gift card

Please note: All gift cards will be received on the day of class

Cost: $165

Photographs - These are permissible and we encourage sharing on social media. However, students sharing class material or step-by-step illustrations will not be permitted in future classes.

Videotaping - Is prohibited.

NOTE: Instructors are subject to substitution without notification.



INSTRUCTOR: Fabiola Vidal

A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fabiola is a talented cake artist with an admirable passion for all things cake! Her first encounter with baking was when she volunteered to make her best friend’s wedding cake and after spending 14 hours on it, she fell completely in love with the art of cake decorating.

Inspired by this experience she enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando, from which she graduated with Honors in the pastry and baking program. Her hunger for more knowledge led her to continue her studies at The Notter School of Pastry Arts. Here she was taught by world-class chefs and artists including Cake Artists Marina Sousa and Colette Peters, and Sugar Artist & Master Chocolatier Ewald Notter.

Upon graduation, she was quickly hired by Ritz Carlton of Orlando where she dove right into the world of pastry arts. She moved on to her dream job; making wedding cakes for Disney World at the Grand Floridian where she remains currently. Here she is the Chef Assistant overseeing the production of all cakes in the celebration department.

She is excited to join the eclectic and talented group of instructors at The Confectionery Academy and share her skills and love of cake art.