The Basics Of Cake

About this course

*UPDATED with brand new videos and recipes in 2024!* This course is designed for anyone who wants to perfect the taste and appearance of their cakes. It's packed with information that you'll find useful whether you’re a complete beginner or you’ve been baking and decorating cakes for a while but want to improve the basic foundation of your cake. In ten modules this course covers from start to finish how to mix, bake, assemble, fill, frost, decorate, store, transport and serve a cake. You'll learn which tools and materials you'll need and how to use them for various techniques. You'll also find several recipes in the course for cakes, fillings and frostings. The course focuses on the tiny details, including all of the basics as well as more advanced tips to help you as you continue on your baking and cake decorating journey. With close-up video and simple, step by step instructions, you'll find each technique broken down into easy-to-follow steps, You can watch the modules whenever you choose and download or print the included recipes and quick reference guides, which are handouts for each module with photos and descriptions of every step. Using clear explanations, extensive examples and step by step instructions, you'll finish the course confident about your ability to make the perfect cake!

Course objectives

• to provide a solid foundation in cake baking and decorating
• to help students improve their skills with both basic and advanced techniques