Basketball Birthday Cake

I had the most fun Saturday making a basketball birthday cake. The cake was started by my husband. He made the bottom one, and then asked me to finish it. I as always went overboard, but I wanted to try out my basketball cake pan. It was really fun, and although I am not a sport connoisseur I felt I did well. Here's some pics.

Sadly first beginning cake class just finished.

I have immensely enjoyed teaching cake decorating classes and am planning on teaching them on a regular basis. It was really fun to see the progress that students made as they went through the four week course. Over the course they learned basic frosting, filling, and assembling techniques. Students were also learned the shell and zig zag borders. Staring was taught and practiced on a cake as well as drop and star flowers.

Some of what the students said-

I liked "being able to create so many things with a little bit of the basics." -Marshelle

"This class was so amazing!" -Maddison age 11

"So much fun! But I loved trying new things like leaves! grin" -Gayle

"You did excellent help, and was always willing to help. TOP NOTCH!" -Sydnee age 17