Wilton also shows how to create a Christmas tree and wildlife motifs like swans and birds of paradise using frosting. The video encourages viewers to practice and enjoy the art of cake decorating.

Sun-Times staff reporter Stefano Esposito tries his hand at cake decorating ... class at Wilton Sweet Studio in Naperville. I actually didn’t struggle too much with piping the frosting, but ...

As Wilton Sweet Studio school director ... Keep this in mind when it comes to decorating, since the ideal cake-to-frosting ratio means the latter shouldn't completely overwhelm the former.