CA 181 - Professional Baking and Pastry Production I

    Recent Professors
    N. Robles
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CA 101 and CA 180 or equivalent with grades of "C" or higher or "Pass." Students build on their fundamental baking skills and produce a variety of pastries to include doughs, pastries, creams, custards, frozen, and fruit desserts. A review of cake mixing techniques with an emphasis on preparing simple to complex filled cakes, gateaux, and tortes; comparing classical and modern preparation will be overviewed. This course aims to provide students with proficient skills to prepare and accomplish quantity production by producing large volume pastries and baked goods for banquets and retail settings. T.B. clearance for food service personnel is State regulation and required for enrollment in this course. (Formerly CA 81). Transfer to CSU
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CA 181
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Professional Baking and Pastry Production I
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:30pm–8:45pm, Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:30pm