Birch Cake
Join talented cake designer and tutor, Claire St Quinton, for a fabulous one day class in which you will learn how create this very popular birch log design.
Course tutor: Claire St Quinton
- Course date and times:
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- Tuesday 17th March: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Claire will show you how to make and use ganache to achieve a smooth finish on your cake in preparation for covering and decorating. Once covered Claire will go on to teach you how to use sugar paste to sculpt the bark and how to use clever painting techniques to achieve this amazingly realistic look. You will also learn how to make an ever popular succulent using flower paste and use dust colours to make it come to life.
This class uses different fondants and pastes and Claire will share her knowledge of how to use the correct paste for each component. This is a fantastic class for anyone wanting to create rustic woodland themed cakes which are on trend for weddings, engagements and celebrations.
What you will learn:
- How to make and use Ganache for a perfect base coating
- How to cover with sugarpaste
- How to create the rustic sculpted bark surface
- How to use food colour paints and dusts to create realistic markings
- How to make a stunning succulent cake top from flower paste
What you will take home with you: A stunning piece of edible art that you are now able to recreate in your own home!
Course Details
Skill Prerequisites:
None.
| Date | Tutor | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17th Mar 2020 | Claire St Quinton | Places remaining |
| Wednesday 27th May 2020 | Claire St Quinton | Places remaining |
Squires Kitchen International School
The Grange, Hones Yard, Farnham, Surrey
GU9 8BB
United Kingdom
