The Art of Cake Series

SERVICE DESCRIPTION

Dates: November 4, 5, 11 & 12 Choose your session: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. or 5:30–9:30 p.m. The Art of Cake Series: Baking, Buttercream & Decorating Discover the techniques behind delicious cakes and beautiful buttercream in this immersive, very hands-on series at Texas Culinary Institute. You’ll make everything from scratch—from cake batters to buttercreams and icings—while building your baking and decorating skills with chef guidance. Cake-Making Methods Explore the creaming, two-stage, chiffon, and foaming methods. Learn how different mixing techniques affect a cake’s texture, structure, and finished crumb as you measure, mix, and bake. Buttercreams & Icings Prepare German buttercream, French buttercream, Swiss meringue buttercream, ermine frosting, and Russian buttercream from scratch. Explore their different textures and techniques, and learn how to work with each one. Piping & Decorating Practice buttercream application and a variety of piping techniques, designs, and patterns. Develop control with your piping bag and build confidence creating your own decorative finishes. Expect plenty of time at the worktable, actively baking, mixing, frosting, and decorating. This series is designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of cake making and bring more creativity to their baking.