Hi there i will be taking the wilton cake classes in 2 weeks and was just wondering what to expect. do you have to bake a cake for each class or do you use pans or dummy cakes.

Hi dalechick, i took wilton course 1 last month..i had to bake a cake for 3 outta 4 classes...didnt bake one the first night but baked one every night after...my instructor told me that we could use a dummy cake but it is strickly up to your instructor..i would ask during the 1st night about using a dummy cake...i am taking course 2 now and will be baking a cake for my final class next week...ive only had to bake 1 cake for course 2..

When I taught the Wilton classes I left that soley up to the participants. They could bake a cake for class 2, 3 and 4 - I let them use dummies if they wanted to and I even let them just practice on wax paper. I took the approach that since the classes and the supplies needed can get to be a little expensive and most people work that whatever was easier for the students was fine by me. I never had any complaints

I know at some stores they will give you a list of supplies you will need for the class. But, usually in the first class you will find out.

Have fun and enjoy yourself!

In my Wilton class 1 we baked 2 cakes and 12 cupcakes. In the 2nd course we only had to bake 1 cake. When they give you the list of supplies for course 1 don't buy anything but the Course 1 pack and the Course 1 book. I bought everything and then ended up returning a bunch of the stuff. Go to the first class and see what you really need and what you want to buy. Don't forget to have fun!
Amanda

In my classes I insist on students bringing real cakes to decorate. Icing a dummy and piping on practice boards just doesn't give the same effect as a real cake. Course 1 is a cake on days 2, 3, & 4. Course 2 is a cake only on day 4 and Course 3 is a cake on day 2 & a small wedding cake on day 4. If you are given the option, bring a real cake, you'll get much better practice on it and after all, that's what you'll be working on later!
-Lori

thanks for the replys. i apperacite them. i will make a real cake and then take it in to work the next day, they will love it. free food for them.