Design and decorate a cake with flowers that taste as sweet as they look using basic piping techniques

As the popular saying goes “happiness is a piece of cake”. For baking instructor and cake designer Kate Kim, it’s also the purpose that drives her delicious creations. She makes visually appealing treats that taste as delightful as they look, using Italian buttercream and nature-inspired imagination.

In this course, Kate Kim shows you how to create perfectly textured Italian buttercream to decorate a cake ideal for any occasion. Explore how to make beautiful roses, berries, and apple blossoms that delight your taste buds with a well-balanced taste. Are you ready to take your cake decorating skills to the next level?

What is this course's project?

Learn how to make perfectly textured buttercream flowers to arrange on a five-inch cake.

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at budding bakers who are curious about learning how to decorate cakes, as well as professional bakers who want to expand their skill set.

Requirements and materials

You will need patience and perseverance, as lots of practice is required to create buttercream flowers. No previous experience is required, however experienced bakers will find the course easier.

You will also need basic baking tools such as a stand-mixer, a thermometer, a scale, small bowls, a spatula, a fridge, and basic piping tools. Kate goes through a range of piping tools you will need in the first unit.