Print CARER Cake Decorating with Fondant Beginners
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During this six-weeks course, you will learn how to prepare and cover a cake using fondant This
will include developing skills in shaping, moulding, and making various flowers and decoration
techniques as well as the basic preparation and understanding how and why these processes work.
Course Content
You will be taught by clear demonstrations to the group and one to one teaching. The tutor will
work where possible on a one-to-one basis to assess your cooking skills and give advice on how to improve. You should leave the course with a wealth of new skills, tasty and accessible recipes, and the inspiration to keep on covering a cake and making simple flowers using fondant with
confidence. The following recipes will be prepared but could be subject to change due to the
availability of ingredients and at tutors' discretion.
Week 1- Introductions to materials and pastes. Colouring sugar paste. Plunger
blossoms and leaves.
Week 2 - Cover and crimp a cake card. Petal pastes leaves. Classic sugar paste
roses and plunger leaves.
Week 3 - Complete floral plaque. Basic modelling techniques, effects, and tools.
Week 4 - Modelling top decoration for a seasonal themed cake.
Week 5 -Split and cover a round sponge cake using jam and buttercream.
Cover with sugar paste and decorate with a simple base border/ ribbon and
use premade items to finish.
Safety Information
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
?? Prepare and cover a cake using fondant.
?? Colour, mould, shape flowers and figures using petal paste or fondant.
?? Design and decorate a celebration cake for any occasion
You will be able to provide and use critically supportive feedback in the development of your finished decorated cake.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
This course is aimed at beginners. Basic skills are beneficial but a passion for decorating cakes for
various occasions is essential. This course is also suitable for anyone wanting to build on their
experience and add to their skills when covering and decorating a cake with fondant.
First Class Requirements
Missing sessions will mean that you are missing important teaching and learning opportunities. If
you are unable to attend, please make sure you contact your tutor for the ingredient's list for the
next sessions.
Assessment Methods
You will use a Personal Learning Plan to reflect on your learning aims and the tutor will give you
feedback on your progress.
Further Study Options
By completing this course, you will be able to progress onto more cookery courses at the college
or elsewhere.
Additional Information
You will need to bring your own ingredients and you will be provided with a list for the following
week each session. The list of the first session will be provided at least 3 days before the first
session.
All ingredients will be available from a standard local supermarket, or we will provide guidance
about where you can source them. If you have any queries, please contact your tutor.
You will need a pen/ notebook for taking notes.
Please note that some of the cookery activities will require working in pairs, sharing equipment,
setting up and clearing the work area and equipment independently.
