Dessert Cakes (BAKG 1348)

Building on basic cake design and assembly knowledge, this course allows learners to create more complex dessert cakes containing varied fillings and layers. Topics include visual appeal, textural contrast and taste. Studies of how base recipes work, together with opportunities to adapt and design new recipes, allow students the chance to deepen their knowledge of how ingredients function and interact as well as how proper techniques need to be applied.

This course is part of the full-time Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry Program.
Course code: BAKG 1348
Credits: 3.0
Length: 75.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=BAKG&number=1348
No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.

Additional Information

  • specialty cakes, gateaux, torten, bavarians, mousses, handling of fresh fruit, fruit desserts, decoration, storage and packaging; mathematical conversions, application of baker's percentage; interpretation of formulas; correct use of tools & equipment; supporting team members; writing and executing daily production lists; critical analysis of product outcomes; recording observations of performance and development; punctuality; health and safety rules and regulations; application of inventory and waste management

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Ask a question


  • Step 1undefined
  • Step 2undefined