Birthday Cake Designs

Course final project

A course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow) , Guides students in cake baking and decorating

Guides students in cake baking and decorating. Portland, United States.
Joined March 2024
100% positive reviews (5)
648 students
Audio: English, Spanish
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

About the final project for: Birthday Cake Designs

Birthday Cake Designs

“Thank you so much for joining me in this birthday cake course! I hope you have so much fun making cakes with me. During this course I've shared with you my best, tips, tricks and recipes so you're more than ready to start working on your own cake and vision. I highly encourage you to make a unique vision, that way you will not just enjoy more the process but you'll be able to explore and improve your creativity and skills! Here's an example of how I would love to see your process: First Steps Sketch your birthday cake design and plan the details such as flavors and color palette. Then, gather all of the tools and ingredients listed.

Cake Layers Bake the cake layers and make the buttercream. Allow the cake layers to cool completely to room temperature before assembling and decorating the cake.
Assemble the Layer Cake Fill and stack the cake layers, crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of buttercream, and refrigerate the cake to let the crumb coat firm into the perfect blank canvas for your cake design.
Decorate Frost the cake with a smooth buttercream finish, then add finishing touches such as chocolate ganache drips, sprinkles, and buttercream piping.
When you’re finished with this project, you’ll have a deliciously stunning birthday cake that will make anyone feel special and look amazing on display. I will be cheering you on every step of the way and ready to answer any questions and comments you might have. I also encourage you to interact with the community. Comment on projects, encourage one another, and provide recommendations if you have them. We’re here to learn together! Can't wait to see you on the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Thank you so much for joining me in this birthday cake course. I hope you have so much fun making your final project. For best results, take the time to plan your project out before you get started. Sketch the cake by hand or digitally, detailing the colors and textures you'll be using, as well as the height and diameter of your cake. Once you've got a creative vision for your cake, make sure you have everything you need. This includes the right tools, materials, and ingredients. Read through all of the recipes and instructions ahead of time so you know exactly what to expect, and then plan...”

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Course summary for: Birthday Cake Designs

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (5)
  • 648 students
  • 4 units
  • 17 lessons (1h 36m)
  • 18 downloads
  • Category

    Culinary
  • Areas

    Cake Decorating, Cake Design, Cake toppers, Cupcakes

Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow)

Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow)
A course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow)

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Guides students in cake baking and decorating

Whitney Depaoli is a self-taught cake artist whose journey began in her kitchen, inspired by her mother and television shows like "Ace of Cakes." What started as a hobby evolved into a custom cake business that she ran successfully for nearly a decade. Through countless hours of practice and experimentation, Whitney perfected her recipes and mastered various cake decorating techniques. Her love for sharing her creative process on Instagram led her to launch Sugar & Sparrow in 2018, a platform where she teaches others the joy of cake making. Her blog has become a full-time venture, allowing her to spread happiness through her artistic creations.

Whitney's work has garnered attention from notable brands like JOANN, SprinklePop, and Wilton, where she has created cake design tutorials and contributed to popular publications. In 2023, she authored her first book, "Anyone Can Cake," which has helped people worldwide create beautiful, joy-spreading cakes. Whitney draws inspiration from vintage baking books, fine art, and nostalgic flavors, always striving to create original designs that are easy to replicate. Her dedication to teaching and sharing her passion ensures that anyone can learn the art of cake making and bring smiles to their loved ones.


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Birthday Cake Designs. Culinary course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow)

Birthday Cake Designs

A course by Whitney DePaoli (Sugar & Sparrow)
Guides students in cake baking and decorating. Portland, United States.
Joined March 2024
  • 100% positive reviews (5)
  • 648 students