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My Online Cake Decorating Course is HERE!

February 27, 2025 · In: Featured, Lifestyle

Many of you have been asking for an online course from me for YEARS and I’m so thrilled to say that it’s FINALLY HERE! I had the wonderful opportunity to film this all-encompassing cake course with Domestika to help you learn everything you need to know about baking and decorating beautiful cakes for birthdays and other celebrations. It’s available in EIGHT languages and designed to go at your own pace. Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve been caking for a while but want to sharpen your skills, this course is sure to level you up! 

Sign Up Here

Here’s the course trailer:

Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • Planning the Cake
  • Baking the Perfect Vanilla Funfetti Cake
  • Making, Flavoring, and Coloring Buttercream
  • Building a Sturdy Layer Cake
  • Frosting a Smooth Buttercream Finish
  • Adding Finishing Touches (like Ganache Drips, Sprinkles, Piping, etc)
  • Creating Edible Cake Toppers
  • Displaying & Cutting Party Cakes
  • Making Cakes Ahead of Time 

These are just a few of the lessons included in my Domestika course! There are so many more that help answer the questions I get asked most frequently – how to prevent air bubbles in your frosting finish, what to do if you can’t seem to get your cake smooth, how far in advance you can decorate your cake, etc. I am so proud of how it turned out and cannot wait for you to see!

Sign Up Here
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I hope to see you there!

By: Whitney · In: Featured, Lifestyle · Tagged: cake class, cake decorating class, online cake decorating course

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  1. Karen says

    March 7, 2025 at 4:11 am

    I’m excited about getting the course link today!!! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful designs and tips with us!!

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  2. Linda Perkins says

    March 3, 2025 at 2:34 pm

    That’s awesome. I love Domestika! What us the name of your course, so I can find it when it releases?

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      March 4, 2025 at 12:54 pm

      Yay! My course will be called Birthday Cake Designs. I’ll be sending out the link via my email newsletter so you should get it if you’re signed up for that! I’ll also be sharing it here and on all my social media channels 🙂

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  3. Cathrine Collins says

    March 2, 2025 at 2:25 am

    I cannot wait to see all you have to show as I struggle with icing and making the cake look more professional.
    I am in Cape Town South Africa so hope I am able to be part of your baking course.

    Thank you kindly
    Cathrine Collins

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Full recipe with cake pairing suggestions at https://sugarandsparrow.com/whipped-cream-cheese-frosting/ 

INGREDIENTS 
1 Cup (8oz, 226g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, cold
1 Cup (120g) powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 Cups (600ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Chill the bowl of your stand mixer (or the large bowl you’ll be using with your hand mixer) into the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Into the cold mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and beat on medium speed with the whisk attachment until creamy, 2 min. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until mostly incorporated, then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and mix for 1 min.
3. Add the vanilla extract, then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream (down the side of the bowl so it doesn’t fly everywhere). Once all the cream is added, continue mixing on medium-high for just about 30 seconds longer, keeping a close eye on the mixing bowl to watch it thicken. It should come together into a thick, silky frosting consistency at this point, where you can dip the whisk into the frosting and it holds a slight peak when you hold it upright.
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SOFT SUGAR COOKIE BARS
2 Cups + 2 Tbsp (283g) all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 Cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temp
1 Cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy release.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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5. Press the cookie dough into the prepared pan in an even layer, all the way to the edges. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are just starting to brown. 
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