Classic French Cakes

Classic French Cakes

About this course

Course objectives

This course is designed for baking beginners and enthusiasts who wish to acquire industry relevant baking skills and techniques in classic French cakes such as fraiser and opera cakes. Learners will learn the techniques to prepare different types of sponges, buttercream, and diplomat cream. Learners will also get to learn how to assemble the various types of classic French cakes.

Course description

Upon completion of this unit, learners will attain knowledge and skills in the following areas: 1. Understanding in the history and signficance of classic French cakes 2. Understanding in the ingredients and their roles in each of the cakes 3. Master the skills to prepare different types of sponges, buttercream and diplomat cream 4. Master the skills to prepare layered classic French cakes 5. Develop skills to troubleshoot common baking preparation and assembly issues.

Target audiences

Upon completion of this unit, learners will attain knowledge and skills in the following areas: 1. Understanding in the history and signficance of classic French cakes 2. Understanding in the ingredients and their roles in each of the cakes 3. Master the skills to prepare different types of sponges, buttercream and diplomat cream 4. Master the skills to prepare layered classic French cakes 5. Develop skills to troubleshoot common baking preparation and assembly issues.