Cake Decorating Mastering the Basics

About this course

The course introduces the main stages of decorating and presenting cakes, from filling, crumb coating and stacking to adding decorative details. Participants will work with fondant to cover cakes and create toppers, prepare and pipe buttercream using different piping tips, and cut or carve Madeira sponge into numbers and novelty shapes. Step-by-step guidance covers cake design, decoration, boxing and safe transport, with techniques aimed at achieving a polished finish.

What you'll learn

• Apply filling, crumb coating and stacking techniques to cakes.
• Use fondant to cover cakes and model cake toppers.
• Prepare and pipe buttercream with a range of piping tips.
• Cut and carve Madeira sponge into numbers and novelty shapes.
• Select and use appropriate cake decorating materials, tools and equipment.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for beginners, including people trying cake decorating for the first time and home bakers who want to develop their finishing techniques. The Beginner label suggests an introduction to fundamental methods, while the course also accommodates learners bringing existing home baking experience.

• Suitable for learners interested in decorating their own cakes.
• Relevant to home bakers seeking more polished finishing techniques.

Before you go

• Learners must supply their own baked cakes and materials.
• The provider will advise what to bring for the first session.