CAKE BAKING COURSE – SYLLABUS

Module 1: Introduction to Baking

• Introduction to Bakery & Cake Industry
• Role of a Professional Baker
• Types of Cakes (Basic to Advanced)
• Bakery Tools & Equipment
• Kitchen Safety & Hygiene

Module 2: Ingredients Knowledge

• Flour, Sugar, Eggs & Dairy Products
• Leavening Agents (Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Yeast)
• Fats & Oils
• Flavors, Colors & Essences
• Measurement & Weighing Techniques

Module 3: Basic Cake Baking

• Sponge Cake
• Vanilla Cake
• Chocolate Cake
• Butter Cake
• Eggless Cake
• Cake Baking with Oven
• Cake Baking without Oven

Module 4: Advanced Cakes

• Red Velvet Cake
• Black Forest Cake
• Pineapple Cake
• Fruit Cake
• Marble Cake
• Tea Cake

Module 5: Cream & Frosting Techniques

• Whipped Cream Preparation
• Butter Cream Preparation
• Ganache Making
• Crumb Coating Techniques
• Smooth Finish on Cakes

Module 6: Cake Decoration

• Piping Techniques (Basic Nozzles)
• Cake Borders & Designs
• Writing on Cakes
• Use of Cake Stencils & Toppers
• Simple Theme Cake Decoration

Module 7: Fondant & Sugar Craft (Basic)

• Introduction to Fondant
• Fondant Covering Technique
• Basic Fondant Shapes & Flowers
• Simple Designer Cakes

Module 8: Cupcakes & Desserts

• Cupcakes & Muffins
• Jar Cakes
• Pastries
• Brownies
• Cake Pops

Module 9: Baking Troubleshooting

• Common Baking Problems & Solutions
• Texture, Taste & Color Correction
• Storage & Shelf Life of Cakes

Module 10: Bakery Business & Marketing

• Home Bakery Setup
• Costing & Pricing of Cakes
• Order Taking & Customer Handling
• Food Packaging Basics
• Online Promotion (WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook)

Module 11: Practical & Final Assessment

• Live Cake Baking Practice
• Final Practical Test
• Presentation & Decoration Evaluation

Course Outcome

• Ability to bake & decorate professional cakes
• Confidence to take custom cake orders
• Ready to start Home Bakery / Cake Business