Course Description
"Crafting Culinary Masterpieces: The Ultimate Cake Decorating Adventure"
In the heart of every cake lies a story waiting to be told, and the brush that paints this narrative is cake decorating. It's the canvas where art meets culinary, and a blank cake is your opportunity to tell tales of love, celebrations, and milestones. Are you ready to embark on this delectable journey? Let's dive into the magical realm of cake decorating, where every swirl of icing and sprinkle of glitter transports you into a world of wonder.
Why Embark on this Journey?
Each one of us has a compelling reason:
- You've felt the heartbeat quicken at the sight of an intricately adorned wedding cake, imagining creating one with your personal touch.
- Perhaps, you've felt the allure of the seasons, dreaming of festive cakes embodying the spirit of holidays.
- Or, you've been inspired by a family member's baking prowess, secretly harboring aspirations to outshine them.
- Maybe, the allure of traditional homemaking crafts beckons you, hinting at a simpler time and a connection to timeless arts.
- Are you envisioning tantalizing masterpieces that could steal the show at competitions?
- Entrepreneurial dreams might be nudging at you, hinting at a profitable venture in bespoke cakes.
- Fundraising, community involvement, or simply the joy of gifting a hand-crafted delicacy - your reasons are as varied and special as the cakes you'll create.
Embark on a Transformative Experience:
1. Setting the Stage: Explore the dynamics of a perfect workspace, tailored to inspire and facilitate your culinary artistry.
2. The Foundation: Dive deep into the secrets of the perfect cake – moist, fluffy, and an impeccable base for your decorating dreams.
3. Tools of the Trade: Like a painter's brushes, your tools will define your art. Learn about every spatula, nozzle, and piping bag - and master their every move.
4. Art of Adornments: Marzipan fantasies, glazing wonders, royal icing elegance, and buttercream dreams. Embrace the myriad mediums to express your creativity.
5. Crafting Stories: From themed cakes echoing the laughter of children to wedding cakes echoing promises of forever, every occasion finds its soul in your creations.
6. Delightful Details: Master the finesse of sugar flowers, the drama of drips, and the precision of layered textures.
7. Cupcake Chronicles: Dive into the realm of these petite delights, understanding the nuances that make them the darlings of the dessert world.
8. Navigating Cake Catastrophes: Every artist faces challenges. Learn the secrets to tackle mishaps, turning potential disasters into delightful surprises.
Stay Ahead of the Curve:
As the world of cake decorating evolves, so will you. Stay updated with the latest trends, techniques, and flavors. From edible gold leaf to mirror glazes, from 3D printed embellishments to hand-painted masterpieces, your cakes will not just reflect the present but also hint at the future.
Why Choose This Course?
Cake decorating is more than a skill; it's a passion, an art, a way to communicate. It's about transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. It's about capturing emotions and memories into edible forms, making celebrations memorable and ordinary days special.
With every module, as your hands get covered in flour and your nose picks up the intoxicating aroma of baking, you'll experience a metamorphosis. From a novice to an artist, your journey will be filled with learnings, experiments, little triumphs, and tons of joy.
Join us in this sweet adventure, and let's craft not just cakes, but memories, stories, and dreams. Because when a cake leaves your kitchen, it takes a piece of your heart with it. Every slice shared is a slice of love, a slice of art, a slice of you. Let the world taste your story. Let's begin this mouthwatering odyssey.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the tools and workspace needed to decorate a cake.
- Describe how to plan and design a cake.
- Summarize the best cake decorating recipes.
- Describe icing, glazing and filling techniques.
- Demonstrate decorating cakes with butter cream icing.
- Demonstrate decorating cakes with royal icing.
- Demonstrate creating cake decorations using a piping bag.
- Summarize methods used to decorate cakes with gum paste.
- Describe procedures involved in decorating wedding cakes, children's cakes, holiday and celebration cakes.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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An Introduction | 5 points |
Lesson 1 Assignment: Gathering Basic Supplies to begin Baking a Cake | 100 points |
Lesson 2 Assignment: Cake Decorating tools and Creating your Cake Decorating Workspace | 5 points |
Lesson 2 : Cake Decorating Tools and Work Space | 9 points |
Lesson 3 Assignment: Make Yourself Some Quick Reference Cards | 5 points |
Lesson 3 : Planning and Designing Your Cake | 8 points |
Lesson 4 Assignment: Try Baking and Decorating a Cake | 25 points |
Lesson 5 Assignment: Prepare a 2 Layer Box Cake | 25 points |
Lesson 5 : Planning and Designing | 9 points |
Lesson 6 Assignment: Practice Working with Fondant | 25 points |
Lesson 6 : Icing, Glaze and Filling Choices | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment: Working with ButterCream Icing | 25 points |
Lesson 8 Assignment: Working with Royal Icing | 25 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment: Practicing Making a Pastry Bag | 10 points |
Lesson 9: The Scary Piping Bag | 7 points |
Lesson 10 Assignment: Working with Flowers | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment: Practice Making Leafs | 10 points |
Lesson 11 : Fruits, Flowers, Fun and Fancy | 9 points |
Lesson 12 Assignment: Cake Decorating Expertise | 10 points |
Lesson 12 : Wedding Cakes | 9 points |
Lesson 13 Assignment: Making Children's Cakes | 25 points |
Lesson 14 Assignment: Decorating a Holiday Cake | 25 points |
Lesson 15 Assignment: Making Memories | 25 points |
Lesson 15 : Cool Theme Cakes | 10 points |
Lesson 16 Assignment: Make Some Cupcakes | 25 points |
Lesson 16 : Beloved Cupcakes | 9 points |
Lesson 17 Assignment: Ganache Decorations | 25 points |
New Things | 100 points |
Lesson 17 : Express Your Creativity | 8 points |
Final Assignment | 100 points |