Wilton Method of Cake Decorating
"Kakes for Kids" Project Class
For kids 8 – 14 years old
Updated 12/15/08
Children 8-14 will learn the "fun-damentals" of cake decorating including how to ice a cake, color icing, and use bags and tips for decorations. Students will learn techniques to decorate an 8" round cake or a giant cookie with colorful balloons during this 2-hour class.
Class Parameters
Duration: one 2-hour class
Suggested minimum age: 8-14
Class Fee: $15.00 US
Minimum/Maximum # of students 6-15
Parents must work with child to bring an unfrosted 8" cake or a giant cookie for the project (home-baked or grocery store is fine).
Student should bring the items listed on the Student Supply List below.
Wilton Kakes for Kids
Student Supply List
REQUIRED PRODUCTS FOR CLASS
4 tubes Wilton Tube Icing, colors of your choice
4-piece tip set
1 can Wilton Decorator Icing
1 single layer unfrosted 8" round cake, or a cookie baked in a Wilton Giant Cookie Pan, on a cake circle or plate.
Small Decorator Spatula
Cake Decorating Beginner’s Guide
REQUIRED FROM HOME
Reusable disposable clothes (ie. Handi-wipes®)
Toothpicks
Hand towel (to cover work area)
Plastic food storage bag to take home used supplies for clean-up
Roll of waxed paper
OPTIONAL PRODUCTS
Wilton Trim and Turn Cake Stand
Up to 3 extra #16 star tips and 1 Coupler Ring Set
Wilton Kakes for Kids
Class Summary
Students may practice techniques on waxed paper
Suggested Time Allotment
Subject
5 Minutes
Introduction
5 Minutes
Icing
Explain Wilton Ready-To- Decorate Icing and Wilton Tube Icing - Page 4
5 Minutes
Coloring Techniques
Color some of your can of Wilton Ready-To-Use Decorating Icing - Page 5
5 Minutes
Decorating Bags
Prepare Disposable Bag – use a small amount of your colored icing – Page 9
Show Featherweight Bags
15 Minutes
Prepare the cake
Baking Hints - Page 2
Level Using a Cake Leveler - Page 3
Ice and Smooth with spatula (don’t show Cake Icer Tip)- Page 7
10 Minutes
Kids ice their cake or cookie with white Ready to use icing.
5 Minutes
Three Essentials of Cake Decorating
Page 10-11
10 Minutes
Star Tip Decorating
Star – Page 14
Star borders
Star fill-in
15 Minutes
Round Tip Decorating
Dot's – Page 12-13
Printing - Writing
5 Minutes
Leaf Tip Decorating
Leaf - page 16
5 Minutes
Using Icing Decorations and Cake Candles as accents
Explain and show product from you store’s assortment
25 Minutes
Kids decorate their cake or cookie. For balloon pattern instructor should imprint each students' cookie or cake using the 789 tip. Students use star fill in to decorate. Star tip will need to be cleaned between colors if student does not have more than one.
10 Minutes
Wrap-up & Clean-up
Distribute certificates
Promote future classes
Clean up