Cake Making, Baking & Decorating Training

Master baking basics, cake types, decoration, piping, hygiene and bakery business skills with our detailed Cake Making & Decorating Training.

Overview:

Whether you’re blending buttercream dreams or aiming for baking brilliance, this course serves up the essentials every future cake creator should know. From understanding the science behind your sponge to wielding the piping bag like a seasoned pro, we guide you through every layer of cake making and decorating. You'll discover the art of baking perfectly textured cakes, the techniques to achieve delightful decorations, and how to safely work in your baking space.

We don’t just leave you with a whisk and a wish. This training also slices into cake categories, recipes for icing and fillings, and the techniques of piping, writing, and garnishing. Rounding off with a look into food safety and tips for starting your own bakery venture, the course is iced with knowledge and layered with learning. It’s all online, easy to access, and built for anyone with an appetite for baking success.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand essential baking principles and cake mixing techniques.
• Identify common baking tools and equipment with confidence.
• Learn various cake styles, textures, and preparation methods.
• Follow cake baking processes from ingredients to finished sponge.
• Create icing, fillings, and classic cake decoration recipes.
• Explore bakery setup basics, hygiene standards, and regulations.

Who is this Course For:

• Aspiring bakers aiming to expand their cake knowledge online.
• Home cooks curious about cake making and decorating tips.
• Hobbyists looking to sharpen their baking techniques safely.
• Cake lovers interested in creating desserts from scratch.
• Entrepreneurs starting a home-based cake business legally.
• Bakers wanting to learn more about icing and piping skills.
• Individuals wishing to understand food hygiene in baking.
• Cake decorators aiming to improve their design knowledge.

Career Path:

• Cake Decorator – £23,000 per year
• Baker – £24,500 per year
• Pastry Chef – £27,000 per year
• Bakery Manager – £31,000 per year
• Food Hygiene Officer – £29,500 per year
• Home Bakery Business Owner – £25,000–£35,000 per year (varies)