Dec 02, 2024  
Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BAKE 135 Cakes

10 credits
This course is an introduction to European specialty cakes and cake decorating skills. Students will learn construction, production, and a variety of techniques to create classical cakes. The focus is on formulas, fillings, icings, and finishings to produce bakery items fit for sale.

Prerequisites: BAKE 125  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Determine appropriate methods and design techniques for various types of cakes
  • Use proper ingredients, methods, and equipment
  • Assemble and decorate specialty cakes to industry standards
  • Coordinate supplies and develop production schedules
  • Apply buttercream, fondant, and gumpaste finishing techniques

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared for a range of entry level positions in the field
  • create a wide-range of pastries including cakes, candies, sugar, chocolate, and centerpieces demonstrating advanced techniques

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcomes of communication and information literacy.

Total Hours: 200 Lab or Clinical Hours: 200