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Sophisticated Baking and Cake Design
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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
30 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
30 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Proof of Completion - Free - Free
Assessment details
  • Module Exams (included in price)
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Overview

Cake design truly is an art form; anyone who has ever been to a wedding where the cake sits front and center knows this to be true. In fact, this art form is so coveted that those tiered wedding cakes can run as high as a thousand dollars to buy and display. But what a lot of people may not realize is that you don’t have to have a degree from an expensive culinary school in order to create beautiful and sophisticated cakes, any more than you have to attend art school in Paris to be able to create beautiful paintings.

Learning how to create cakes like the pros is absolutely within your reach. And with this course, you’ll be well on your way to wowing friends and relatives at birthday parties, weddings, and every cake-eating event in between.

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As part of your 1 FREE month membership access, you also gain free access to 300+ professional and personal development certified courses.

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:
• Course access: 60 Days – Study at your own pace
• Internationally-recognized CPD accredited course
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country

Certificates

Proof of Completion - Free

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

Module Exams

Included in course price

CPD

30 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

This course has been specifically designed for those hoping to learn how to create beautiful and sophisticated cake designs that tantalize the taste buds and the eyes. We’ll guide you through the tools all formidable cake designers have at their disposal, and the steps for using those tools as a means of artistic expression.

Each module will walk you through the varying choices that exist for you in cake design, as well as the techniques that will set your cakes apart and lead to a finished product that looks almost too good to eat.

Baking & Cake Design Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Getting Started

  • Evaluating the Occasion
  • Determining Size
  • Choosing a Design
  • Gathering Supplies
  • Cutting Pieces

Module 2: Icing

  • Making Buttercream
  • Piping
  • Star or Petal Tips
  • Patterned Designs
  • Icing vs. Fondant

Module 3: Making Fondant

  • What You Need
  • Creating the Fondant
  • Getting Your Texture Right
  • Getting the Color Right
  • How Important is Taste?

Module 4: Decorating with Fondant

  • The Basics
  • Simple Designs
  • Complex Patterns
  • The Hand Painted Technique
  • Embellishments

Module 5: Putting it All Together

  • Stacking Cakes
  • Adding Design Elements
  • Transportation
  • Presentation
  • Serving

Who is this course for?

Who This Course is For:

  • Anyone with an interest in cake design
  • Any parent hoping to wow their children with unique and exciting birthday cakes
  • Any person seeking a new artistic outlet
  • Any baker looking to take their cakes to that next level.

Requirements

This Baking & Cake Design course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Career path

After you complete this course, you could:

  • Open your own artisinal bakery, specializing in wedding cakes
  • Create amazing cakes for friends and family
  • Take your existing bakery or catering company to a whole new level
  • Teach other bakers how to wow with wedding cakes

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Carla Dale asked:

Hi can I complete this course on my i phone ? Also is there a certificate at the end to day I have completed it ? Menu thanks

Answer:

Yes, once you complete your Sophisticated Baking and Cake Design course, you will receive a certificate of completion. The course can be accessed and completed in any device with any operating system.

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kay asked:

Will I learn to bake a cake before designing it

Answer:

The Sophisticated Baking and Cake Design course will focus on the decoration aspect, from icings to fondant and their applications. You can take a look at the course syllabus in the offer description for more details.

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Diane asked:

What sort of equipment do I need at home to do this course

Answer:

Hi Diane, Thank you for your query. To take and complete our Sophisticated Baking and Cake Design course, you don't need equipment. When you complete each course, you will know which additional products/materials to buy, depending on your needs. Regards, Annika, IOA Team

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E.R. asked:

Hi, does this course include videos, or only reading through material. Also, can it be downloaded and learnt offline? Thanks.

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for your query. Our "Sophisticated Baking and Cake Design" course is a reading based course, but it is supported by visual aids like images, graphs etc. I invite you to have a look at the course Syllabus on REED to learn more about the course content. The course can not be downloaded for Copyright reasons, but as you have a lifetime access to it, you can study at your own pace and refer back to it whenever you need to. Kaoutar - IOA Team

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.. asked:

Would i have to bake a new cake every few days for the course? If not how often would i have to?

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for your query. You have a lifetime access to your "Sophisticated Baking and Cake Design" course. You, then, can study at your own pace and according ot your own planning. Kaoutar - IOA Team

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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