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Cake decorating (2)
Location
Langside Campus
Start Date & time
28 Jan 2026 @ 6pm - 9pm ( Wednesday)
Qualification Type
Non-certificated
Course Type
Part-Time
Duration
8 Weeks

£175.00

This Baking & Cake Decorating Beginners course is fun, informative and will give you the skills and techniques to bake and decorate your cake using different fillings and finishes.

What will I learn?

In this Baking & Cake Decorating Beginners course, you'll be taught a variety of skills and techniques which may include but are not limited to:

  • How to bake cakes (sponge, chocolate cake, Lemon cake  and cupcakes)
  • Different fillings (buttercream, coffee cream and ganache)
  • How to cover a cake with fondant, ganache and Royal icing
  • Floral cupcakes
  • Decorating techniques
  • How to decorate a cake with moulded chocolate and chocolate-dipped fruits
  • Fondant flowers and leaves
  • Modelling.

Note: recipe books will be provided.

You will be advised each week what ingrediaents to bring to make and decorate your cakes. 

Entry requirements (minimum)

No formal entry requirements, just enthusiasm and an interest in learning!

Jobs and further study

You may choose to continue learning by joining the Baking and Cake Decorating Intermediate course.

More questions? Contact us about this course


0141 272 9000