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Cake Decorating & Design

Unleash your creativity and master the art of sugar craft in Cake Decorating & Design. This specialized course guides you through the professional tools and techniques required to transform simple cakes into stunning edible masterpieces. From mastering the chemistry of various buttercreams and homemade fondant to the delicate precision of piping borders and crafting lifelike flowers, you will develop the skills to design cakes for any occasion, from children's parties to elegant events.

Duration

36 hours

Schedule

Flexible

Format

On Campus

Level

Intermediate

Course Tuition$1,395
Registration Fee$100.00
Total Due$1,495

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Cake Decorating & Design is where culinary skill meets visual artistry. Building upon the foundations of baking, this course focuses on the aesthetic "finish" that defines high-end pastry work. Students will move beyond simple frosting to explore the Techniques of Color, learning how to dye mediums and balance palettes for professional appeal. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to the Art of Flowers and the A-B-Cs of Decorating, ensuring students can execute crisp writing and intricate borders with confidence. You will also learn the technical process of making fondant from scratch, providing a cost-effective and superior-tasting alternative to commercial products. The course culminates in the production of a "showcase" project that integrates all the textures, colors, and structures learned throughout the term.
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Technical Piping Mastery: Achieve precision in basic borders, professional writing, and floral structures using various pastry tips.
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Medium Preparation: Learn to create and manipulate Decorator's Frosting, various Buttercreams, and homemade Fondant.
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Design Theory: Apply the "Techniques of Color" and composition to create visually balanced cakes for diverse themes, including children's and party cakes.
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Tool Proficiency: Identify and expertly utilize specialized decorating tools, from offset spatulas to fondant smoothers and flower nails.

The following are just some of the benefits our students achieve after completing this program:

Specialized Niche Skills: Cake decorating is a high-margin sector of the bakery industry. Graduates gain the specific skills needed to fill "Cake Decorator" roles, which are often more specialized and higher-paying than general baking positions.
Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Many adult learners use this course as a springboard for home-based custom cake businesses. Recent statistics show that the custom cake market has seen a significant rise in demand, with specialized decorators reporting high success rates in local "cottage industry" markets.
Artistic Portfolio Development: Students complete the course with a showcase-quality product. Having a professional portfolio is a key benefit; 90% of successful pastry professionals cite a visual portfolio as the most critical factor in securing high-end commissions or event-based employment.
Professional Efficiency: By learning the "A-B-Cs of Decorating," students reduce waste and improve speed. Data from vocational training suggests that trained decorators are 30–40% more efficient than self-taught hobbyists.

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Certifications Earned

SB CertificateNAECOB

Prerequisites

Advanced Baking & Pastry Making| Basic Math| Basic English – Reading & Writing Skills

Commonly Associated Job Roles

  • Baker
  • Cake Decorator
  • Catering Manager
  • Chocolatier
  • Pastry Chef

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