Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Gum paste sugar flower class



Gum paste sugar flower class

THE SUGARCRAFT PLACE
GUMPASTE SUGAR FLOWER CLASS
ASSORTED FLOWERS INCLUDING  ROSES, HYDRANGEAS,BUDS AND FILLER FLOWERS


This gum paste sugar flower class is designed for the beginner to intermediate student who would like to be introduced to the wonderful world of gum paste flower making.
You will learn firstly how to make your own gum paste , I will do a demonstration of making the paste and you will take home a copy of the recipe.
Duration of course- 2 days -Day 1 (3-4 hour class) to make all buds, flowers and Roses day 2 (3 hour class)to finish all flowers and assemble in an attractive display.
All class materials are available and I will have all the necessary tools needed for you to use, but feel free to bring along your own tools if you so wish.
COST- 2 DAY COURSE  $ 50.00
WHAT YOU TAKE HOME- An 8” Styrofoam/dummy  cake, decorated with the flowers you made, plus a great recipe for making your own gum paste at home, and all the skills required to practice these plus other flowers using the same skills learned in this class.


Pastry Chef- Louise Murillo
CELL- 305-389-7532
BLOG-    thesugarcraftplace.blogspot.com



Sunday, May 29, 2016

30th Birthday Cake

This fun vibrant coloured cake was a two tiered vanilla rum cake, perfect to celebrate with friends and family.

Rock and Roll Cake

Funky topsy turvy cake for an AC DC fan turning 48 years young.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Mothers Day Cake

Hand made gum paste flowers top this elegant cake for Mothers Day. The sides are adorned with a delicate white lace using royal icing. The pastel Blue color of the fondant contrasts perfectly with the flowers and White icing.

Mothers Day Cakes

Selection of small cakes for Mothers Day. 3 different flavors vanilla, pastry cream and fresh strawberries, vanilla rum and chocolate fudge cake, all delicious options. Each cake topped with a hand made gum paste sugar flower.

Mothers Day Cake

Small chocolate fudge cake with a delicate royal icing lace pattern and topped with a sweet pea made from gum paste.

Mothers Day Cake

Small Mothers Day Cake topped with a Pink gum paste flower, for an elegant looking cake.

Mothers Day Cake

Small Mothers Day cake with a gum paste flower in delicate apricot color. Vanilla sponge, with pastry cream and fresh strawberries.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Computer cake for a graduation from UM


Well done to Nicholas who graduated from the University of Miami, his family are so proud of him. This was my first attempt at making a computer cake and I am very pleased with the results!

Gum paste flower cake

Vanilla cake with vanilla pastry cream filling topped with a delicate Gum paste freesia, gives a simple elegant look.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Gum paste flower cake


This gum paste flower is dusted with soft petal dust colours to give a delicate realistic look. I have placed the large  flower with small buds to complete the straight from the garden look.

Aladdin Birthday cake


The towers on this cake are made from rice krispie treats and covered in marshmallow fondant. A delicious sweet treat for a party.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Mini trifles

These mini trifles are perfect for a buffet. Vanilla sponge base soaked in a light rum syrup, with vanilla pastry cream and topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry, perfect for a summer dessert.

Gluten free lemon cake

I am now introducing gluten free options. This is the first a lemon sponge cake made from scratch with a homemade all purpose gluten free flour.Very good texture and it tastes delicious.Perfect filled with pastry cream and fresh strawberries then  covered with a light vanilla buttercream!

Friday, April 22, 2016

Gum paste sugar flowers


Classes to learn how to make these are adorable gum paste flowers are starting soon. You will learn how to make your very own gum paste and then be shown step by step how to make the always popular rose, buds and 2 filler flowers. Skill level for beginner/intermediate.