Cake Decorating - Simply.... Unicorn Cup Cakes

About the Tutor: Lyn Pankhurst

Your tutor is Lyn Pankhurst, who has been teaching Sugarcraft since 2000. She is qualified to City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced to include: Royal Icing, Sugarpaste, Chocolate work and Boiled Sugar. Lyn completed her Teaching Certificate (PCET) in 2006 followed by her Foundation Degree in Education and Training in 2010. She has achieved Awards for Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment for courses taught at Kent Adult Education.

Lyn has achieved many National and International awards for her Sugarcraft in various exhibitions and competitions including Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show (Formerly Hotelympia) - Salon Culinaire International 2020 where she received a Silver award for her Floral Wreath.

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You will be taught as a small group using a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, instruction, one to one guidance, and group discussions.

Please bring the following to this course:-

- A note book and pen

- Batch of Cupcakes (see recipe)
- Small amount of buttercream( either shop bought or homemade)
- 1kg pack of White Roll Out Fondant (can be bought from a supermarket)
- Small cranked handled pallet knife


CUPCAKE RECIPE

Makes approximately 15

- 150g Soft Butter
- 150 Caster Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 150g Self Raising Flour
- 1 t-spoon Vanilla Extract


Pre heat oven to 180°C, Fan 160°, Gas 4
1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy
2. Add the eggs a little at a time, beating after each addition (If the mixture starts to curdle add a little of the flour)
3. Add remaining flour in two halves and mix at a low speed
4. Fill the cases about half full and bake for approx 18-20 minutes or until the tops of the cakes spring back when lightly touched.
5. Leave to cool

We offer a wide variety of Cake Decorating courses. Your tutor will be able to advise. You can also visit our website at www.kentadulteducation.co.uk for more information.

This course is for beginners or those who want to refresh their skills.