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9 HD Video Lessons
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Lauren Kitchens
Lauren is the owner of Fancy Cakes by Lauren in Dallas, Texas and was a gold medalist on Food Network Challenge for her 3-D characters and replica cakes. View profile »
Intro to Modeling Chocolate
Cityscape Cakes
with Lauren Kitchens
Lauren Kitchens teaches you to concoct and color, texture and transform modeling chocolate, taking it to new heights and bringing it into your kitchen.
Add modeling chocolate to your cake decorating bag of tricks! In Intro to Modeling Chocolate: Cityscape Cakes, cake artist Lauren Kitchens shows you how to create textured, colorful cake embellishments from this easy and versatile medium.
Lauren takes the city of Chicago as her inspiration, crafting Windy City landmarks from the Sears Tower to Lake Michigan. You'll learn how to add color and textural accents and assemble a spectacular cake that reflects the city you call home - or any favorite place!
What You'll Learn
- How to make and color modeling chocolate
- Rolling and cutting chocolate shapes
- Adding texture
- Simple tools you make yourself
- Backfilling with colored buttercream
- Step-by-step instructions for assembling and transporting your cake
What You'll Make
Lauren demonstrates her techniques by creating a seven-tier Chicago cityscape, but you'll be able to use these versatile methods to create cakes of any theme and size! Cake, buttercream and modeling chocolate recipes are included.
What You'll Need:
- A cake of any size, crumb-coated and chilled
- White, milk or dark chocolate
- Corn syrup or liquid glucose
- Airbrush and airbrush colors
- Gel paste colors and luster dust
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 4:06 |
| 2 | Cake Design | 8:11 |
| 3 | Modeling Chocolate | 28:55 |
| 4 | Preparing the Cake | 14:41 |
| 5 | Lake Michigan | 37:50 |
| 6 | Into the City | 25:07 |
| 7 | Chicago Landmarks | 55:18 |
| 8 | Topper | 25:33 |
| 9 | Assembling the Cityscape Cake | 15:51 |
Skills you should have:
- Imagination for designing new projects!
- Cover a basic round cake in fondant
- Knead fondant to a workable texture
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Average Review:
Amazing Teacher - Extremely Helpful Course
I have "played" with modeling chocolate for maybe 3 years or so now. I learned so much from Lauren. She takes the time to explain things like when the modeling chocolate you're making can't be saved vs., when it can. Her tips will save me lots of money from wasted chocolate batches, and they will save me time and frustration. She's very helpful -- always adding in these seemingly small tips that really are gold nuggets for anyone who really wants to make beautiful creations using modeling ...
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When & What is Lauren's next Class???
I clicked on all the classes Craftsy had to offer on Cake decorating, Modelling Chocolate seemed a little too overwhelming but so very tempting. So I put the class into my cart and let it sit there for a few days.
I had one of those cover your eyes and click payment moments because I truly thought modelling chocolate was only for the extremely skilled or TV chefs,
Lauren Kitchen is a fantastic teacher & after watching this class I am truly looking forward to future ...
ME ENCANTO TOMAR ESTA CLASE
Oh my God!!
Me permito escribir en español porque no podría expresar en Inglés lo contenta que estoy con la clase, me gustó mucho la forma de enseñar de Lauren sobre todo el explicarnos lo que no debemos de hacer, ya estoy pensando en qué pastel usar chocolate para modelar, mil gracias
Thank you very much,
Graciela from México!
Amazing class, INCREDIBLE teacher!!
I had never heard of modeling chocolate until I was looking for new classes to take after completing Advanced Fondant Techniques with Marina Sousa. That was the first class I had ever taken on Craftsy and I was simply hooked after that class finished! I love Intro to Modeling Chocolate for several reasons, namely Lauren! She has such a great manner about her and she truly loves to teach! I love to know that there is this whole world of MC that I had never known about. This expands my cake ...
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Finally, a sucessful batch of Mod Choc!
I've read books, tutorials, and watched lots of videos on how to prepare and work with modelling chocolate. None come close to Laurens method of teaching! I have attempted modelling chocolate several times only to fail miserably. After taking Laurens course, not only was I able to make a sucessful batch, I also was able to create some pretty cool figures. Lauren, your all kinds of Awesome!
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