Cake Decorating

Cake Decorating

The Certificate in Cake Decorating introduces students to principles and techniques in all aspects of cake decorating, from learning how to cut and prepare a cake for decorating, to understanding how to create, assemble and decorate beautiful wedding cakes covered in rolled fondant and gum paste flowers. Students will gain additional knowledge on piping various borders and decorations using buttercream, and also using other mediums such as marzipan and rolled buttercream. Understanding various colorants and pressure points will also assist students in successful cake assembly and presentation. Previous baking or cake decorating experience is not a requirement, although it may help with preparing for some of the assignments.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Understand different terminology with cake decorating techniques, including various mediums used

• Ability to prepare, decorate, and display classical, contemporary, and specialty cakes using various fillings and icings

• Understand different levels of piping skills, coloring techniques and pressure points

• Ability to work with various mediums, including rolled fondant, marzipan, rolled buttercream and gum paste

• Ability to make flowers with gum paste, and combining them into a bouquet or corsage

• Understand the various components of wedding cake, from building it, charging for it, cutting it, and preparation for delivery.