Cake Decorating Masterclass

Cake Decorating Masterclass

By Thames College
Online event

Overview

Get ready to unleash your inner artist with frosting and sprinkles galore at our Cake Decorating Masterclass!

Course Overview

Many people enjoy baking, but they struggle with decorating cakes. They often lack ideas or confidence to create beautiful designs. When they try, the icing cracks, colours fade, or the cake collapses. This can feel frustrating and disappointing, especially when baking for birthdays, weddings, or special events. People want their cakes to look as good as they taste, but they do not know where to begin.

This course solves those problems. It guides learners from basic skills to stunning cake designs. It starts with baking and moves on to frosting, piping, and decorating. Each module breaks things down step by step. Learners will discover how to use different types of paste, glazes, and icing to create clean finishes. They will also learn how to stack cakes properly, pipe messages, and keep their work clean and safe.

The course also adds something special—business tips. It shows how to take cake decorating beyond the kitchen. Learners will explore how to turn their talent into a source of income. From hygiene rules to setting up a cake business, this course covers every key area. Even beginners can gain confidence and create cakes for events or sales.

Whether you bake at home, want to surprise your family, or plan to start a small business, this course offers everything you need to grow your cake decorating skills with ease and joy.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn how to bake cakes with smooth texture and firm structure
  • Decorate using buttercream, fondant, glaze, and other icing types
  • Stack and layer cakes safely without losing shape or balance
  • Use piping tools to write clean words and add fine details
  • Follow hygiene standards and explore starting a cake business


Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Cake Decorating
  • Module 02: Baking the Cake
  • Module 03: Cake Decorating Recipes
  • Module 04: Types of Cakes
  • Module 05: Frosting and Icing
  • Module 06: Working with Different Paste
  • Module 07: Working with Glazes
  • Module 08: How to Stack a Cake
  • Module 09: Piping and Writing
  • Module 10: Health, Safety and Food Hygiene
  • Module 11: Cake Decorating Business


Who Is This Course For?

  • Home bakers who want to decorate cakes beautifully
  • Parents who want to bake for birthdays and events
  • Hobbyists who enjoy working with icing and design
  • Anyone thinking about starting a cake-based business


Certificate of Achievement

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates. The PDF version is only £2.99 and the Hardcopy version will cost you £8.99.


Career Opportunities After Completing This Course

After completing this course, learners may consider roles such as:

  • Cake Decorator – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
  • Bakery Assistant – £21,000 to £28,000 per year
  • Custom Cake Designer – £24,000 to £35,000 per year
  • Self-Employed Cake Maker – £25,000 to £40,000 per year
  • Event Cake Specialist – £26,000 to £38,000 per year
  • Baking Workshop Host – £23,000 to £32,000 per year
  • Dessert Table Designer – £24,000 to £36,000 per year
  • Cupcake Artist – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
  • Cake Business Owner – £28,000 to £50,000 per year
  • Online Cake Seller – £20,000 to £40,000 per year
Category: Food & Drink, Food

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  • 2 hours
  • Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

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Thames College

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Feb 22 · 8:00 PM PST