We offer both beginner and advanced Cakes and Patisserie courses and the opportunity to explore on-trend techniques and styles.
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To enrol, please browse the selection of courses below, select 'Enrol now', then continue to fill out the enrolment form, and one of our Business Support Officers will be in touch.
Our Cakes and Patisserie courses include:
Cake Baking
Cake Decorating
Cake Off Winter Challenge
If you do not meet our funding criteria, you may be subject to a fee. Please enquire about our fees.
Cake Baking
What's this course about?
You will learn how to bake a range of cakes; how to weigh and measure and convert between units; how to prepare and line baking tins; how to adapt recipes; how to select the correct cake for different occasions; how to roll a Swiss roll; and how to prepare your cakes for decorating.
Entry requirements
None. You will need to bring your own ingredients and a carry-home tin or box each week. You must also wear a hair covering, apron, and closed-toe footwear in class.
What can I do next?
You can progress onto one of our Cake Decorating classes to learn basic decoration before moving onto more advanced cake decorating techniques.
Cake Decorating
What's this course about?
Ideal for beginners, this course teaches you how to make different types of icing, how to prepare cakes for covering, and introduces piping techniques.
Entry requirements
None. You must provide your own ingredients for each class and bring a carry-home tin or box. You must bring and wear your own apron and hair covering.
What can I do next?
You can progress onto other courses in this subject area. Your tutor will advise you and you can also find further options on the website.
Cake Off Winter Challenge
Progression Pathway
