VW Beetle Cake Decorating and Baking Tutorial

Tutorial Preview

Join NOW to access 1708 courses Watch Now
7 Day FREE Trial
VW Beetle
with Paul Bradford
Skill level: Advanced Cake Decorating | CakeFlix - Skill Level Courses
HD Lessons: 11
Decorating time: 3 hours
Now Playing
26:58

1. Shaping the Car

Now Playing
04:15

2. Creating the Seat Area

Now Playing
04:15

3. Applying Ganache

Now Playing
07:41

4. Smoothing the Ganache

Now Playing
24:51

5. Covering the Car

Now Playing
14:29

6. Wheel Arches

Now Playing
26:17

7. Adding the Seats

Now Playing
20:46

8. Windscreen

Now Playing
14:36

9. Bumpers

Now Playing
09:00

10. On to the Details

Now Playing
03:14

11. Finishing Touches

This VW Beetle cake decorating tutorial is full of skills and techniques and is one of the more advanced tutorials on CakeFlix.

Watch Paul take you through step by step showing how to achieve the shape and detail that makes this cake easily identifiable as VW Beetle. However, this VW Beetle cake decorating tutorial will also give you the skills to create other car body shapes.

VW Beetle cake decorating tutorial – History in the Making

The VW Beetle, officially known as the Volkswagen Type 1, is a compact car designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. It is one of the most iconic cars in history, with over 21 million units produced.

Origins

The Beetle was originally designed as a “people’s car” for Nazi Germany. Hitler wanted a car that was affordable, reliable, and could be easily mass-produced. Porsche’s design was chosen, and the first Beetles were produced in 1938.

World War II

During World War II, the Beetle was used by the German military. It was also produced in large numbers for civilian use, as it was one of the few cars that was still available during the war.

Post-War Era

After the war, the Beetle became a popular car in Europe and North America. It was seen as a symbol of German engineering and was praised for its affordability and reliability.

The 1960s and 1970s

The Beetle reached its peak of popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. It was a favorite among young people and was often associated with the counterculture movement.

Decline and Discontinuation

The Beetle’s popularity began to decline in the 1980s. It was seen as outdated and impractical compared to newer cars. Volkswagen discontinued production of the Beetle in 2003.

The New Beetle

In 1997, Volkswagen introduced the New Beetle, a retro-styled car that was inspired by the original Beetle. The New Beetle was a commercial success and was produced until 2010.

Legacy

The VW Beetle is one of the most iconic cars in history. It is a symbol of German engineering and has been beloved by generations of drivers. The Beetle’s legacy will continue for many years to come.

Don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix Family on our Facebook group.

View hundreds of more world-class tutorials only at www.cakeflix.com.

 

Paul Bradford

Paul Bradford

Paul Bradford´s mission is to ‘Empower people to achieve their cake decorating dreams’ by providing a range of cake decorating courses and online tutorials through their website, which currently teaches 195,000+ students.  
* indicates a required field
7 Day Free trial