Cake decorating is the art of creatively decorating cakes to attract customers or make a cake look delicious. Did you know that the first appearance of decorated cakes was in the sixteenth century during the reign of England’s Queen Elizabeth I? This course will teach you the history and origin of baking cakes, their significance in those eras and how cakes and cake decorating have evolved. Baking is an art. It involves using the best tools and effectively utilising your time and expertise. Close care and attention to detail make the difference between good and memorable treats. Investigate the basic rules, ingredients, mixing techniques and correct size pans needed for baking. These will ensure that you produce a great-tasting cake.

There are several popular ways in which you decorate cakes. You can use marzipan, ganache, fondant and gum paste. We will examine these ingredients and teach you how to apply each. We will guide you step-by-step through different decorating recipes, ideas and techniques, using pictorial examples for each recipe. To be efficient in cake decorating, you must know how to stack a cake. We explore each step and the essential factors in learning. In addition, we provide a guide on piping and tips on successful cake writing fonts. Do you know the two most important aspects of cake decorating that determine the final appearance of the cake? Here's your chance to find out.

You identify decorated cakes with joyful celebrations. There's hardly an event without the appearance of elegantly adorned cakes. Cake decorating is a profitable business, requiring little capital, and you can start one from the comfort of your home. It's a beneficial skill anyone with a knack for creativity can acquire. We have designed this course to enable you to develop the basic knowledge you need to package your cakes in the most attractive ways. So whether you are looking forward to starting a cake decorating business, want to bake to mark special events for your loved ones or amp up your skills, you are on the right track. We have outlined everything you need to know to become successful. So enrol in this course today!