4-H Cake Decorating Project Curriculum

Creativity can be a piece of cake! Through this project you will learn the skills to start making cakes for parties and events. It starts with knowing the basics like simple borders, decorations, and cake molds. Then it advances to lace and lattice work, tiered cakes, special icings and, finally, advanced flowers..
Here’s What You Can Learn . . . .

  • Prepare icing to use for borders, drop flowers and lettering
  • Experiment with different decorating tips
  • Learn about professional cake decorating equipment
  • Decorate with borders, flowers, leaves and letters
  • Use stencil and paper patterns to decorate a cake
  • Combine color, design and flavors in a pleasing way


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