Cake Decorating: Beginner

• This course is FREE for most students.
• £30 membership fee applies to all students.
• The course fee listed is the maximum you could pay.
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No formal entry requirements, though basic knowledge of cake baking is helpful.

The Cake Decorating: Beginner course introduces students to the basics of cake decoration, including icing techniques, working with fondant, and creating simple but effective cake designs.

Suitable for those looking to start a career in cake decorating, hobby bakers, or anyone interested in improving their decorating skills.

• Induction and Course Outline.
• Health, Safety and Risk assessment.
• How to mix and apply icing for covering and decorating cakes. 
• How to identify and use essential cake decorating equipment. 
• Various cake decorating techniques to enhance presentation. 
• Practical application by completing a fully decorated cake as an assessment. 
• Theoretical knowledge, including cake decorating terminology, icing methods, and recipes.