BAKG 1175 — Specialty Cakes & Pastries
This course provides students with further study of the ingredients, processes, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the production of specialty cakes and pastries. It also introduces students to principles and practices of bakery management and merchandising. A variety of techniques including egg foam cake mixing and baking, the preparation of more advanced icings and fillings, cake assembly and decoration are explored. Emphasis is placed on methods of preparation and the quality of the finished products as well as critical thinking, time management, communication, and teamwork.