2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

CUL 110 - Cake Decorating Basics


Description: Design and produce a variety of cakes for special occasions.  Decorating and finishing techniques such as flowers, borders, writing styles and air brushing will be emphasized. 

Credits: 3
Lecture: 1
Lab: 4

Course Content:
  1. Baking equipment and tools
  2. Recipe conversions
  3. Cakes and cupcakes
  4. Frosting, fondant, glazes
  5. Cake decorating techniques
  6. Customer orders
  7. Point of sales system

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Use common equipment and tools utilized in the baking industry. (1-7)
  2. Measure and convert recipes. (1)
  3. Bake a variety of cakes including cupcakes, birthday cake, novelty cake and a Bundt cake. (3)
  4. Demonstrate the proper use of buttercream frosting, royal icing, fondant and glazes. (4)
  5. Utilize cake decorating techniques using tips, bags, hand piping and airbrushing. (5)
  6. Develop an organizational plan to meet deadlines. (6)
  7. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when taking an order and delivering a product. (6)
  8. Use the point of sales system to track orders and complete transactions. (6,7)
  9. Troubleshoot common challenges that arise in a bakery. (1-7)