Online Class: Cake Decorating

Name: Cake Decorating
Price: 95.00 USD

Step into the world of cake decorating, where you'll learn the foundational skills and innovative techniques to create visually stunning and personalized confections. This course nurtures your passion through exploration and experimentation, ultimately guiding you to craft memorable cakes that tell stories and evoke emotion.

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Hours
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Course Description

Have you ever felt a rush of excitement at the sight of a beautifully decorated cake-its intricate details and layers of artistry capturing everyone's attention? Imagine being the person behind that magic, transforming flour and sugar into edible masterpieces that become the centerpiece of celebrations. Welcome to Cake Decorating where cake decorating is more than just a skill; it's a journey of creativity, joy, and self-expression.

This course is not just about learning; it's about embracing your passion. Perhaps you've always been drawn to the artistry of delicate sugar flowers or the elegance of marbled fondant. Maybe you dream of surprising loved ones with custom creations that reflect their personalities, or you've wondered how to turn your love for baking into a profitable business. Whatever your aspiration, this course is designed to turn your inspiration into reality.

In Cake Decorating, we start by building a strong foundation. From understanding the essential baking techniques for light, fluffy layers to exploring a range of frostings and fillings, you'll gain the confidence to experiment and create. And with each new technique, you won't just follow instructions-you'll understand why they work, giving you the freedom to innovate and improvise.

But it's not just about technique. This course takes you on a journey where each cake tells a story. Whether it's a whimsical children's birthday cake, an elegant wedding confection, or a modern holiday design, you'll learn to imbue every creation with purpose and personality. We'll explore how to bring your vision to life with themed cakes, sculpted decorations, and color palettes that evoke emotion and mood.

Throughout the course, you'll master essential tools like marzipan, buttercream, royal icing, and fondant to achieve the finish you envision. You'll dive deep into the techniques of crafting detailed elements-creating lifelike flowers, sophisticated borders, and stunning embellishments that elevate each cake from ordinary to extraordinary.

However, we know that even the most experienced decorators face challenges. That's why you'll also learn how to troubleshoot and recover from mishaps, ensuring that every challenge becomes an opportunity for creativity. You'll gain the confidence to experiment, knowing that you have the knowledge to handle any situation.

Our course goes beyond individual lessons-it's about exploring new horizons. Stay ahead of trends with advanced techniques, from the luxurious sheen of ganache to the dramatic flair of hand-painted cakes. You'll even uncover the secrets of creating flawless, professional finishes using gum paste, rolled fondant, and cutting-edge decorative methods.

Why choose Cake Decorating? Because it's more than a course-it's a transformation. It's about finding the joy in creating something beautiful, embracing your unique style, and sharing your creations with the world. By the end of this course, you won't just be following recipes; you'll be confidently crafting your own visions and bringing them to life in stunning, unforgettable cakes.

So, are you ready to begin your journey? Let's take that first step together, and turn your passion into a fulfilling, creative adventure. Whether you're baking for joy, celebrations, or your future business, this course is your key to unlocking a world of endless possibilities. Your masterpiece awaits-let's start creating.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Tools and Techniques: The Baker's Arsenal

Begin your baking adventure with the right tools, mindset, and workspace organization to turn your vision into reality. This lesson emphasizes the significance of planning, quality equipment, and creating a productive environment, which ultimately leads to crafting artistic and expressive cakes. 114 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-Activity-17860.pdf
Lesson discussions: Your interest in Cake Decorating; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment: Gathering Basic Supplies to begin Baking a Cake
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Mastering the Art and Science of Cake Decorating: Tools and Techniques for Success

Cake decorating transforms childhood imagination into adult reality by using essential tools, like palette knives and icing rules, to create edible art. It demands precision and creativity, allowing bakers to express joy while organizing a workspace efficiently to facilitate their craft. 27 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-Downloadable-17861.pdf
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Cake Decorating tools and Creating your Cake Decorating Workspace
Assessment: Lesson 2: Cake Decorating Tools and Work Space
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Precision Meets Creativity in Cake Design

Begin with a clear vision and strategic plan to craft a beautiful, complex cake, ensuring success from the start rather than after baking begins. Time management and preparation are crucial in handling potential challenges like uneven layers or intricate designs, dividing tasks over a structured timeline to reduce stress. 23 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-Activity-17862.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Make Yourself Some Quick Reference Cards
Assessment: Lesson 3: Planning and Designing Your Cake
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Cake Decorating: Mastering the Art

Creating tiered cakes requires structural precision, where dowels and supports maintain balance and stability. By mastering this skill, decorators can innovate with themes while ensuring their creations stand tall and proud. 44 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-StudyGuide-17863.pdf
Lesson discussions: The design or the taste?
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Try Baking and Decorating a Cake
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Bake a Cake

The key to a successful cake is meticulous preparation, from selecting quality ingredients to executing precise decorating techniques. With foundational recipes like the classic vanilla cake, bakers can explore diverse flavors and styles, enhancing their creativity and skills. 51 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-Downloadable-17864.pdf
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Prepare a 2 Layer Box Cake
Assessment: Lesson 5: Planning and Designing
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Creating Perfect Cake Combinations: The Art of Icing and Filling

Common cake decorating challenges, such as icing bulges and crumb visibility, are addressed with practical solutions like crumb coating and strategic resting. Professional bakers emphasize high-quality ingredients and mindful preparation, ensuring a flawless and elegant presentation. 55 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-HomeWork-17865.pdf
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Practice Working with Fondant
Assessment: Lesson 6: Icing, Glaze and Filling Choices
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Sweet Mastery: Crafting Memories with Buttercream

Meringue-Based buttercreams, Swiss and Italian, provide decorators with luxurious, stable options ideal for intricate designs and warm climates. Their refined taste and silky texture add elegance to cakes, highlighting the decorator's skill and artistic vision. 45 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Activity-17866.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Working with ButterCream Icing
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 8. Exploring the Versatile World of Royal Icing

Filling a pastry bag correctly with royal icing prevents frustration, and it can be used as a glaze or base coat for cakes with fondant or marzipan. Maintaining optimal icing consistency is crucial, especially in humid conditions or when exposed to air. 43 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-StudyGuide-17867.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Working with Royal Icing
Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Piping Bag Mastery

Creating your own piping bag from parchment paper is a simple task that only requires a few materials and some practice to get the hang of it. Follow the steps to cut, roll, and secure the bag for a quick and effective tool for decoration. 37 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-StudyGuide-17868.pdf
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Practicing Making a Pastry Bag
Assessment: Lesson 9: The Scary Piping Bag
Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam

Lesson 10. Creating Edible Works of Art with Sugar Flowers

Achieve artistic cake decorating mastery with gum paste and sugar flowers by using advanced techniques for crafting, shaping, and coloring. From lifelike petals to decorative ribbons, these skills ensure your cakes become gorgeous, one-of-a-kind creations. 18 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-StudyGuide-17869.pdf
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: Working with Flowers
Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam

Lesson 11. Bloom and Delight: The Art of Cake Flowers and Fruits

The lesson highlights the elegance of sugar-frosted flowers and fruits for cake decoration, showing how easy it is to capture nature’s beauty. Techniques for handling edible flowers and creating long-lasting decorative pieces demonstrate both practicality and elegance. 37 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-Downloadable-17870.pdf
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Practice Making Leafs
Assessment: Lesson 11: Fruits, Flowers, Fun and Fancy
Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam

Lesson 12. Building and Transporting Tiered Wedding Cakes

Wedding cake designs have embraced creativity, with trends like personalized calligraphy and vibrant hues taking center stage. Understanding these trends and the structural techniques required for tiering is key to crafting cakes that impress. 39 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-HomeWork-17871.pdf
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment: Cake Decorating Expertise
Assessment: Lesson 12: Wedding Cakes
Assessment: Lesson 12 Review Exam

Lesson 13. Whimsical Wonders: Crafting Cakes for Kids

Children's cake decoration is a journey into creativity, where understanding a child's universe transforms desserts into cherished memories. From fantasy and comic themes to custom designs inspired by kids' favorites, these cakes captivate with their imaginative flair. 45 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-HomeWork-17872.pdf
Lesson discussions: For your First Cake...
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment: Making Children's Cakes
Assessment: Lesson 13 Review Exam

Lesson 14. Spirit, Tradition, and Tiers of Joy

Winter's magical aura makes it the ideal time for creating intricate Christmas designs, whether through elegant snowflake piping or whimsical Santa scenes. New Year's cakes often embrace glamour with elements like edible clocks and champagne-flavored tiers, capturing the excitement of a fresh start. 45 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-WorkSheet-17873.pdf
Lesson discussions: Your Cake Decorating Future
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment: Decorating a Holiday Cake
Assessment: Lesson 14 Review Exam

Lesson 15. Signature Style through Themed Cakes

Gum paste, likened to edible clay, enables the crafting of intricate cake decorations like flowers or figurines. After setting, this versatile medium can be tinted with coloring, adding artistic flair to cakes. 49 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-15-StudyGuide-17874.pdf
Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment: Making Memories
Assessment: Lesson 15 : Cool Theme Cakes
Assessment: Lesson 15 Review Exam

Lesson 16. Cupcake Creations: Blending Flavor and Presentation

Cupcakes serve as a delightful mini-celebration for any occasion, rooted in the careful selection of fresh ingredients and expert baking techniques. By focusing on ideal butter preparation and non-stick baking tips, you create a scrumptious base ready to be adorned with artful designs. 48 Total Points

Lesson 16 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-16-WorkSheet-17875.pdf
Complete: Lesson 16 Assignment: Make Some Cupcakes
Assessment: Lesson 16 : Beloved Cupcakes
Assessment: Lesson 16 Review Exam

Lesson 17. The Versatile Craft of Marzipan: Elevating Cake Artistry

Ganache, a luxurious blend of chocolate and cream, offers versatility as a glossy glaze, creamy frosting, or truffle filling. Its rich texture and flavor elevate cakes, demonstrating the art of combining high-quality ingredients for a flawless dessert finish. 153 Total Points

Lesson 17 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-17-Downloadable-17876.pdf
Complete: Lesson 17 Assignment: Ganache Decorations
Complete Assignment: New Things
Assessment: Lesson 17 : Express Your Creativity
Assessment: Lesson 17 Review Exam

Lesson 18. Essential Baking: Classic Cakes and Frostings

This lesson in cake baking highlights the versatility of classic sponge cakes and rich icings, which can be customized for any occasion. From simple white layer cakes to decadent chocolate treats, the recipes provided set the foundation for creative expression in cake design. 118 Total Points

Lesson 18 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-18-Activity-17877.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Final Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 18 Review Exam

991

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Plan and organize a cake design by considering the occasion, flavors, dietary needs, and timeline to ensure a successful baking project.
Recognize and demonstrate the effective use of essential baking tools, like mixers and pastry brushes, to enhance the quality of your baked goods.
Demonstrate the ability to organize a workspace efficiently to enhance the cake decorating process, including tool arrangement and implementing a clean-as-you-go strategy.
Identify and describe the essential tools required for effective cake decorating, such as palette knives and piping bags, and their specific functions within the decorating process.
Design and sketch a conceptual plan for a tiered cake, incorporating specific visual elements and techniques to achieve a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing final product.
Identify the key stages of cake preparation and decoration based on a predetermined timeline to ensure efficient task completion.
Apply effective fondant rolling and draping techniques to achieve a smooth, professional cake finish.
Demonstrate the ability to line cake tins accurately to ensure smooth and even cake surfaces.
Demonstrate the ability to prepare, crumb coat, and decorate a cake using various techniques to achieve a smooth and visually appealing finish.
Identify and apply standard cake baking techniques to successfully create a classic vanilla cake from scratch.
Demonstrate the process of making rolled fondant by accurately following the given recipe and preparing a smooth, pliable fondant ready for cake decoration
Identify common challenges in cake decorating with fondant and propose practical solutions to effectively overcome these issues during the decoration process
Define the differences between Classic American, Meringue-Based, and Rolled Buttercream based on their unique characteristics.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Cake Decorating

Course Number: 8900279

Lessons Rating: 4.42 / 5 Stars (2,116 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Category:

UniversalClass.com > Art & Design > Cooking and Baking

Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.

Last Updated: January 2024

CEU Value: 1.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Nancy Fillip

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

"This was an excellent class. I learned quite a bit--especially in the last class. I can't really think of anything that would improve it." -- Susan D.
"This course was excellent, really helped build my confidence to be able to go forward with skills I learnt, Nancy was so knowledgeable and encouraging." -- Fiona B.
"I had a great time. I loved this course and will be taking others, I really enjoyed the instructor." -- Connie C.
"This course was very helpful and was lots of fun." -- Melanie S.
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"I think the instructor was great....she answered my questions and has been patient in waiting for the pictures. I found the reading material helpful as well as the videos." -- Sandra R.
"You're a great instructor! :)" -- Sheri S.
"I found all parts of the course very helpful, as it was easy to understand more about icing, fondants...storage of cakes...also the links were a great guideline in finding what I need to." -- Sheri S.
"This whole course was very helpful to me, I really did enjoy the whole course, I learned so much, taking this class and I do plan on enrolling in another one just as soon as I complete this course." -- Vanessa J.
"Having my instructor on hand at all times to help was great. Great fun great instructor, wish I'd done it earlier." -- Nikki W.