Introduction to Cake Decorating
This beginner-friendly course introduces students to the fundamentals of cake baking and decorating. Participants will learn how to prepare a classic sponge cake from scratch, create frostings, pipe decorative designs, and assemble and decorate cakes using a variety of techniques.
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- Contact Hours: 36
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You are required to pay 100% of the total cost at least seven (7) working days prior to commencing of training. If you are unable to pay the full amount before the start of classes, you have the option of making 50% down payment and the balance payable by the middle of the programme.
Persons that choose to make payments via the bank account: the receipt must be emailed or Whatsapp to 477-8910 one (1) week before commencing of training.
Should THTI cancel a scheduled class before its commencement, THTI will refund 100% of the course fee.Â
Should an applicant having paid all the required fees withdraw before the start of a scheduled class (having not attended any classes) a 10% penalty fee will be charged.
Should an applicant having paid all the required fees withdraw after the start of a scheduled class (having attended at least one (1) class) a 20% penalty fee will be charged.
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Should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw before the start of a scheduled class (having not attended any classes) a 10% penalty fee will be charged.
Should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw after the start of a scheduled class (having attended at least one (1) class) a 50% penalty fee will be charged.
No Refund is applicable should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw after attending two(2) or more than two (2) classes.
Applicants in cases 2 and 3 will be given the option to transfer to another course or the same course being offered at another date.
Course Summary
- Method: Face to Face
- Contact Hours: 36
Learning Outcomes
- Bake a classic sponge cake using proper techniques
- Prepare and apply American buttercream frosting.
- Demonstrate basic and intermediate piping skills.
- Create buttercream flowers and decorative elements
- Level, fill, stack, and frost cakes professionally
- Apply decorative finishes including drip effects and themed designs
- Identify and correct common cake faults
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DESCRIPTION
This beginner-friendly course introduces students to the fundamentals of cake baking and decorating. Participants will learn how to prepare a classic sponge cake from scratch, create frostings, pipe decorative designs, and assemble and decorate cakes using a variety of techniques. Emphasis is placed on building practical skills, understanding common cake faults, and developing creativity in cake presentation.Â
COURSE OBJECTIVESÂ
By the end of this course, students will be able to:Â
- Bake a classic sponge cake using proper techniquesÂ
- Prepare and apply American buttercream frostingÂ
- Demonstrate basic and intermediate piping skillsÂ
- Create buttercream flowers and decorative elementsÂ
- Level, fill, stack, and frost cakes professionallyÂ
- Apply decorative finishes including drip effects and themed designsÂ
- Identify and correct common cake faultsÂ
MODULES
Week 1: Introduction to Buttercream and Basic Piping Skills
- Preparation of American buttercream frosting
- Making paper cones (cornets)
- Introduction to piping techniques:
- Basic borders
- Simple floral designs
- Colouring and flavouring buttercream
Week 2: Buttercream Flowers & Foliage
- Techniques for piping buttercream flowers
- Creating leaves and foliage
- Arranging floral designs on a cake board
Week 3: Sponge Cake Baking Fundamentals
- Introduction to cake mixing methods
- Preparing and baking sponge cakes from scratch
- Cake-making dos and don’ts
- Identifying and correcting cake faults
- Preparing cake fillings
Week 4: Cake Assembly & Finishing Techniques
- Cake levelling techniques
- Filling and stacking cakes
- Crumb coating and final frosting
- Applying a cake drip
- Decorating using previously learned piping skills
Week 5: Cupcake Florals & Wafer Paper Techniques
- Introduction to wafer paper techniques
- Creating decorative wafer paper elements
- Designing a floral-themed pull-apart cupcake arrangement
Week 6: Final Project – Themed Cake Decoration
- Planning a themed cake design
- Decorating a full cake using:
- Buttercream techniques
- Floral piping
- Drip and finishing techniques
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Note: We no longer accept cash payments on campus.
Do I get a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes you will receive your certificate upon completion once all fees are paid.
