Laughing Buche de Noel & Christmas Cakes Workshop

Date: Saturday 14 September
Time: 9.30am - 1pm
Availability - Full. Thank you for your support

Christmas starts early with Creative Home Baking this year.  Bring back Christmas tradition and a classic holiday with these two elegant Christmas cakes – French-style laughing Buche de Noel and German-Style Light Fruit Cake with Cointreau Syrup. They are just so irresistible, rich and indulgent treat for all in the family and friends. They would elicit wows when you present them dramatically towards the end of the meal.

Workshop Details

Buche de Noel 

Each student will work on a 35cm log cake

- Learn the craft of making the laughing log cake (no mould is required)

- Learn the secret ingredients to make feature expression in the log cake

- Decoration of your own log cake with belgium chocolate

- How to make log cake moist

- How to keep log cake fresh

German Style Light Fruit Cake with Cointreau Syrup

- Learn how to keep fruit cake moist

- Learn the secret of keeping the cake for at least 6 months

- Learn how to prepare the cointreau syrup

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE Email: fongskiz@singnet.com OR  creativebaking88@yahoo.com.sg
 

Special private workshops such as bridal shower party, get-together sessions for girlfriends, couples, team building sessions etc for cakes, decoration and cooking can be arranged. For more information please contact us.

Little Minions (Despicable Me) Fondant Cake Hands-On Workshop (New)

Date: Saturday 17 August

Time: 9.30am - 2pm

Availability -Full Thank you for your support

Are you fascinated by the adorable fun-loving, yellow, bug-eyed minions in despicable me?  Let these lovely little minions dominate your cake and bring it to life. Wait no more all minion fans, let us show you how to personalise these minions without the use of any mould.  (These minions would be used as cake toppers).  Your effort will be rewarded when you see your very own breathtaking masterpiece.

Hands-On Outline
In this workshop you will learn how to:

1. Make and bake a sturdy cake suitable for fondant cake (demonstration only)
2. Gain hands-on skills in covering the cake with coloured fondant - an essential skill for any decorator
3. Gain hands-on skills in creating 3D cake decoration techniques with gum paste
4. Gain hands-on skills in creating and modeling minions
5. Gain hands-on skills in creating interesting patterns to cover the cake

 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE Email: fongskiz@singnet.com OR  creativebaking88@yahoo.com.sg

Temptation of an Ombre Cake – Hands-On Workshop



Date: Saturday 03 August

Time: 9.30am

Availability - Full. Thank you for your support

Let’s get into the ombre cake trend right now. What is an ombre cake then? It is a lovely cake with the progression of light to dark hues of a single colour cream, making the eye an irresistible journey to follow. The end result is a charmingly retro and romantic cake without being too fussy. Absolutely lovely! Let’s get started and I am sure you will love everything about this cake.

Workshop Outline
You will learn:

1. how to make classical American style yellow cake
2. how to make different shade of a single colour in the batter
3. how to change the flavour of the cake
4. how to prepare Classical American-style buttercream icing in ombre design
5. how to stack the cakes
6. 2 piping techniques to decorate the ombre cake
7. Different colour options
8. Storing and packing of cakes

 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE Email: fongskiz@singnet.com OR  creativebaking88@yahoo.com.sg

Please sms if you are interested- 98584883

A Wedding Cupcakes Hands-on Workshop

Date: Saturday 13 July 2013
Time: 9.30am

Availability - Full. Thank you for your kind support

Wedding cupcakes are a hit in today’s wedding ceremonies and is definitely a great alternative to a huge wedding cake.  There are many occasions where I see many weight conscious guests refusing a slice of the wedding cake but when it comes to a wedding cupcake wedding, they are ready to take it
without second thought....Wedding cupcake is simply a indulgence that people love.  In this workshop, you will learn to make these little gems look spectacular so as to create memories that will last in your life time.

Workshop Summary
This workshop is suitable for those considering making and decorating cupcakes for any big event or party.
It is also the perfect class for anyone already running a cupcake business or considering setting one up as cupcakes are the “in” thing for weddings, corporate events and birthdays. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediates.

Workshop Contents
You will learn:

1. Make your own cupcakes (6 cupcakes to each individual)
2. Make big roses and small roses
3. How to make little flowers and delicate wedding and party designs
4. How to work with colours and edible paints
5. Making smooth buttercream icing & how to ice it in different ways
6. Different piping skills
7. How to professionally apply rolled fondant icing on cupcakes
8. Making patterns in rolled fondant icing
   

Once you have finished decorating all your 6 cupcakes, you will be provided with a presentation box  to transport your perfect and fresh cupcakes home with you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE Email: fongskiz@singnet.com OR  creativebaking88@yahoo.com.sg

Intermediate & Advance Cake Baking Workshop

Date: Saturday  16 March 2013 & Friday 29 March
Time: 9.30am - 5pm

Availability - Yes

The Intermediate to Advanced Cake Baking Workshop is an extension of the Foundation Cake Baking Workshop.  This workshop will combine all the knowledge, techniques and artistic skills of the foundation cake baking workshop and bring you to a more challenging cake making process.  This workshop will allow you to develop practical skills and knowledge in making more attractive and professional looking cakes.

One of the arts to baking perfect cakes is to ensure they look as good as they taste and you will be shown how this is possible.   If you are an amateur baking, this is the class that will make your cakes stand out and really impress your friends and family!

The Challenging Cakes
You will make a variety of cake baking methods including how to prepare, make and bake:

Intermediate
Classical Italian Tiramisu Cake
Rich Chocolate Sacher Torte
Traditional Raisin Scones

Advance
Classical German Black Forest Cake
New York Cheesecake
Rainbow Cake

Filling Techniques
Buttercream
Fresh Cream
Chocolate Ganache
Mousse
Cream Cheese
Mascarpone Cheese

Cake Decoration Techniques
Cutting
Leveling
Stacking
Assembling of Cake
Chocolate as adornment
Simple Piping Decoration

Participants; Role in the Workshop

1. Bring a 7’ sponge cake (recipe covered in Foundation Cake Baking Workshop) each to Intermediate and Advance Cake Making Workshop
2. To bring writing materials
3. To bring apron
4. During the workshop – As this is a hands-on workshop, you will be in-charge of your own utentils and baking pans, trays, table etc.  Please ensure that they are kept clean at all time.
5. To commit 2 days of your time for this challenging cake making workshop
   

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL: creativebaking88@yahoo.com.sg

Congrats to all the Lucky Draw Winners and GONG XI FAI CAI

Lucky Draw Winners for CNY 2013 are:

• Mui Geak
• Adele Hwong
• Sandy Yap

GONG XI GONG XI.....

Traditional Surabaya Lapis and Cakes Hands-On Workshop

Date: Friday, 01 February 2013
Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Availability - FULL. Thank you for your kind Support

Before we close for our Chinese New Year holiday, we will be conducting our most favourite CNY traditional cakes.  They are all authentic and traditional recipes.

Hands-On Outline

You will have hands-on on the following authentic cakes:

Surabaya Lapis

This is an authentic Indonesian-style lapis (refer to picture attached) that is rich and sumptuous and normally served during festive seasons.

Traditional Suji Cake

This divine cake is one of the must-have goodies in Peranakan families. Learn the secret of making fragrant suji cake.

True Blue Peranakan-Style Butter Cake

If you love really rich butter cake, this is definitely a yes as it is really irresistible. This butter cake is always a hit at any gathering or even at home...

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL: creativebaking88@yahoo.com.sg