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Unit 9 Cake Decorating
This unit is for member’s ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Plan, develop, complete and evaluate your own project
- Try decorating techniques not previously studied
- Experiment with different recipes (frosting, icing, and cake) and adjustments for altitude.
- Share talents acquired through demonstrations and exhibits
Step 4:
The items listed below are your project requirements. Select each in turn to access a Word Document. Once you have your document, please save it to your hard drive or other media before entering information.
1. Colorado 4-H Cake Decorating Project Tip Sheet
2. 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units:
- Cake should be placed on a very firm, disposable surface, cut parallel to the shape of the cake and no more than 1 ½ “ on each side from the base of the border, not the cake. The surface should be covered. Freezer paper is not advised because it absorbs grease. Covering must be food safe.
- Real cakes are required for Units 1, 2, and 4. Cake forms are preferred for Units 3, 5, and 6 as they hold up better under state fair conditions.
- Lower Units (1-4) in Cake Decorating should not use Royal Icing or Rolled Fondant as the base frosting. No non-edible items in Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- Exhibit requiring over 2’ x 2’ exhibit area must be checked with the superintendent.
- Cakes will not be cut for judging.
Unit 9
Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-record with emphasis on your accomplishments in the story presented in a sturdy binder.
- Include the following information on the specific project information page in the e-Record.
a. goals
b. plans
c. accomplishments
d. evaluation - If an item was made as a part of your project, a sample may be displayed (2' x 2' size) and no more than three items. Each item must be labeled with your county, county number, name and age.
