Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction to Wedding Cakes

    • How this Course Works

    • Introduction to Wedding Cakes

    • Video: History of Wedding Cakes

    • Module 1 Slides Download

    • Interview with Alexandria from Fine Spun Cakes

    • How to Create a Brand Identity

    • Brand Identity Case Studies

    • How to Create a Portfolio

    • Module 1 Brand Identity Assignment
  • 2

    Module 2: Client Consultation

    • Client Consultations

    • Module 2 Slides Download

    • Interview with Nadia Colella

    • Cake Cutting

    • Assembly for Cake Tasting

    • Cake Cutting and Sizing

    • Cake Cutting and Sizing Charts

    • Cake Contracts

    • Cake Contract Example

    • Cake Sketches

    • Module 2 Quiz
  • 3

    Module 3: Completing Design, Flavour, and Fillings

    • Wedding Cake Flavours and Fillings

    • Module 3 Slides Download

    • Cake Design

    • Module 3 Slides Download

    • Core Recipes

    • Butter Cake

    • Red Velvet Cake

    • Buttercream

    • Ganache

    • Cream Cheese Frosting

    • Module 3 Cake Design Assignment
  • 4

    Module 4: Costing, Pricing, and Marketing

    • Costing, Pricing and Marketing

    • Costing Video

    • Module 4 Slides Download

    • Fondant Quantity Chart

    • How to Market Yourself

    • Website

    • Business Cards

    • Wedding Shows/Expos and Venue Open Houses

    • Collaborations

    • Instagram

    • Facebook

    • Pinterest

    • Other Social Media and Online Apps

    • Blogging

    • Traditional Paid Advertising

    • Module 4 Cake Costing Assignment
  • 5

    Module 5: Production and Assembly

    • Production and Assembly

    • Module 5 Slides Download

    • Production & Assembly

    • Final Masking and Fondant

    • Dowelling a Cake

    • Interview with Susan Trianos

    • Wedding Cake Assembly and Structural Support

    • Module 5 Quiz
  • 6

    Module 6: Transportation and Delivery

    • Transportation and Delivery

    • Module 6 Slides Download

    • Emergency Cake Kit

    • Packing for a Car

    • Cake Care

    • Module 6 Quiz
  • 7

    Final Assignment

    • Final Assignment

    • Course Feedback