CakeWise
Cake baking is the most exacting of all types of cooking, requiring an attention to detail not required in other types of cooking. Our CakeWise Series focuses on baking fundamentals and techniques, and will turn even the most reticent baker into a confident one. This fun, interactive series is designed for home cooks, with an eye toward building great cake baking skills for a lifetime — we want you to bake well and often, all while enjoying the process.
Session 1
Basics and Ingredients- Weighing and Measuring
- Creaming Method
- Fillings
- Lemon Curd
- Chocolate Ganache
- All-Purpose Glaze
- Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- American Buttercream
- Italian Meringue Buttercream
- Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Session 2
Dump method- Box Cakes
- 2-stage Method
- Syrups
- Crème Chantilly
- Piping Skills
Session 3
- Foam Cakes: Genoise, Sponge, Chiffon Methods
- Jelly Roll Techniques
- Mousse Techniques
- Piping Skills
- Cake Storage & Transport
Session 4
- Final assembly
- Decorating
- Photos