Description
Course Outline:
WEEK 1: Cake Baking Foundations & Mastery
DAY 1: Cake Baking Basics
🔹 Introduction to cake baking fundamentals
🔹 Essential tools & equipment for professional baking
🔹 Understanding ingredients & their roles
🔹 Proper measuring & weighing techniques
🔹 Where to source high-quality ingredients
DAY 2: Mastering Classic Cake Recipes
🔹 Baking the perfect Sponge Cake, Pound Cake, Vanilla Cake, Double Chocolate Cake, Red Velvet Cake
🔹 Exploring unique flavors:
Cookies & Cream, Strawberry Cake, Coconut Cake, English Tea Cake
🔹 Understanding different cake bases (butter, sponge, etc.)
🔹 Achieving the perfect texture & crumb
DAY 3: Baking Tips & Troubleshooting
🔹 Avoiding common baking mistakes
🔹 Oven temperatures & baking time adjustments
🔹 Texture, rise, and moisture control
🔹 Hands-on practice & feedback session
WEEK 2: Fillings, Frostings & Cake Decoration
DAY 4: Classic Cake Fillings & Frostings
🔹 Introduction to frostings: Buttercream, Whipped Cream & More
🔹 American Buttercream – Mixing, Flavoring & Piping
🔹 Swiss Meringue Buttercream – Smooth & Silky Perfection
🔹Custard Whipped Cream
🔹Double Chocolate cream
DAY 5: Introduction to Cake Decoration
🔹 Simple decorating techniques with frosting
🔹 Essential cake decorating tools overview
🔹 Buttercream piping basics – Borders, Rosettes & Textures
🔹 Working with fondant for simple decorations
DAY 6: Edible Decorations & Hands-On Practice
🔹 Introduction to edible cake decorations
🔹 Creating textured buttercream designs
🔹 Finishing techniques for a polished look
WEEK 3: Cake Assembly, Business Essentials & Certification
DAY 7: Basic Cake Design & Assembly
🔹 Leveling & layering cakes like a pro
🔹 Crumb coating & achieving a smooth final frosting
🔹 Decorating with simple borders & designs
DAY 8: Advanced Decorating & Presentation
🔹 Introduction to cake toppers & embellishments
🔹 Assembling cakes for events & occasions
🔹 Storing & transporting cakes safely
DAY 9: Business Growth & Final Presentation
🔹 Common cake baking issues & solutions
🔹 Tips for stunning cake presentations
🔹 Final Q&A session to address individual concerns
🔹 Certification Ceremony – Graduate with Confidence!
