CA 186 - Pastry Skills in Cake Decorating

    Recent Professors
    M. Daquino, J. Foran
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in CA 165 and 174 or equivalent.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of CA 186
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course reviews creaming, foaming, and blending techniques with an emphasis on preparing simple to complex unfilled cakes, filled cakes and tortes. Topics to be covered include comparison of classical European and modern preparations, glazed, iced, molded and cream filled cakes; tortes; and Entremets. Students will gain an understanding of a variety of cake formulas, ingredients, equipment, and production. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue 11:15am–2:50pm, Mon Tue 9:00am–11:05am, Wed Thu 11:15am–3:00pm, Wed Thu 9:00am–11:05am