Covering a Cake in Fondant

This workshop will focus on developing your cake decorating skills by learning the techniques required to successfully cover a cake in chocolate ganache before achieving a smooth, professional fondant finish.

The session will commence with an introduction to preparing a cake for ganaching, including creating a stable structure and applying chocolate ganache to achieve smooth sides and sharp edges. A range of tools and techniques will be demonstrated to ensure the cake is ready for fondant application. Participants will then be guided through the process of rolling, lifting and covering their cake in fondant, using the 'lid method' before smoothing the surface, creating crisp edges and neatly trimming the base for a flawless finish. By the end of the workshop, participants will hopefully have the confidence and skills to recreate these techniques at home. Your finished cake will then be boxed and ready to take home. Morning tea will be…