Cake Techniques & Design
Study the classic cake baking and decorating techniques and also stay up to date with the latest trends in this 300-hour course. Under the guidance of your chef-instructors, you’ll gain the skills to create delicious showstopper cakes that are sure to be the centerpiece of attention.
Cake design has left the kitchen and entered the spotlight
Growing industry demand gives you the opportunity to turn your passion for baking into a career creating the cakes of your dreams. The International Culinary Center has developed a new program for bakers who see cakes through an artist’s lens, offering a comprehensive 300-hour curriculum in cake preparation, an unparalleled hands-on experience, and small classes led by knowledgeable chefs. Whether you are a home baker with aspirations of starting your own business or a pastry chef who wants to expand your range, Cake Techniques & Design is the perfect way to turn up the heat on your cake career.
Get real-world experience from day one
When you enroll in The International Culinary Center, you don’t just learn techniques; you bring your ideas to life in a professional environment every single day. By the time you graduate, you’ll have baked and created a wide range of popular cakes, from simple genoise layer cakes to multi-tiered masterpieces, through our Total ImmersionSM method. This breadth of in-depth experience, along with The International Culinary Center’s 30-year legacy of excellence, can increase your chances of breaking into this rapidly rising field. You’ll have the confidence of knowing that you are prepared to bake sensational cakes—because you’ve already done so.
Learn from world-class chefs
The program is taught by true cake specialists. Some run their own successful businesses, others who create show-stopping cakes for celebrated restaurants. These chef-instructors will teach you the latest techniques and challenge you to perform under professional conditions. You’ll study with preeminent cake designers and gain extraordinary insight into not just cake preparation and design, but the industry itself.