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HOSP 208 - Cakes Icings and Fillings


PREREQUISITES: HOSP 105 - Introduction to Baking  
PROGRAM: Hospitality Administration
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

This course requires students to produce and finish a variety of cakes. The course emphasizes application techniques, color coordination, and the flavor and texture of fillings. Students will practice the techniques of basic cake decorating.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Identify, select, and use and care for tools and equipment used in baking and decorating cakes.
  2. Prepare and describe techniques used in mixing, panning, and baking cakes.
  3. Produce a variety of cakes including butter, sponge, high ratio, and other cake variations.
  4. Understand how to correct cake failures and defects.
  5. Produce a variety of icings used in cake assembly and production.
  6. Prepare a variety of fillings and toppings.
  7. Construct classical and special occasion cakes, including layer cakes and sheet cakes.
  8. Develop and utilize different decorating techniques.
  9. Identify and assess practical approaches to marketing.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Production procedures
  • Classical and contemporary cakes, icings, and fillings
  • Marketing cakes
  • Proper utilization of machinery and equipment

 
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