The 7th and 8th graders got off to great start today decorating cupcakes. I wanted to introduce them to using marshmallow fondant. They learned it's very important to use shortening on their hands and and the counter because it is so sticky! They also learned that usually a little bit of gel coloring can go a long ways. We used buttercream frosting as our "glue" for the fondant to to stick
to the cupcakes. We saw Pac-man, Captain America, an Angry Bird, some
hearts, a star, and other design elements.
Next week they will begin working in teams as they plan their designs for the cakes they will be decorating. We will also talk through how to make rolled marshmallow fondant (they will get to do that the following week) and buttercream frosting. We won't need aprons next week, but they would be a good idea for following 3 weeks.
Jessica Weatherford
