Cake Baking and Decorating

About this course

Participants learn the core stages of decorating a cake, including torting, filling and crumb coating, before applying a professional fondant cover. The course also explores how to use fondant decorations and work with buttercream to create finished cakes. Teaching combines practical tasks with tutor observation, individual guidance, group discussion, peer feedback and question-and-answer activities. Learners also receive feedback through self-assessment and practical projects.

What you'll learn

• Torte, fill and crumb coat a cake
• Apply a fondant cover to a cake
• Create and use fondant decorations
• Work with buttercream to produce a finished cake

Is this course right for you?

The course is suitable for learners at all levels, including those with no previous cake decorating experience. It is relevant to aspiring professional and home bakers, with participation involving practical tasks, group discussion, feedback and question-and-answer activities.

• No previous experience is required
• Suitable for both aspiring professional and home bakers
• Includes tutor observation, individual guidance and peer feedback

Before you go

• A £5 materials charge applies.