Cake Decoration for Beginners - Level 1

Summary

If you want to learn how to decorate cakes for fun then Cake Decoration for Beginners is for you. Over this six-week evening course you will learn a range of techniques, from levelling, torting and covering cakes professionally to creating simple flowers and cupcake designs.

If you discover you have a flair for the craft, you might want to undertake further study and/or start up your own cake decorating business.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
08 Oct 2025
Bispham Campus
6 Weeks
21 Jan 2026
Bispham Campus
6 Weeks
08 Oct 2026
Bispham Campus
6 Weeks
21 Jan 2027
Bispham Campus
6 Weeks
A bakery tutor demonstrates cake decorating techniques to three eager students in a bustling kitchen environment.
A bakery student joyfully throws flour in the air, creating a playful mess in the kitchen.
A bakery student utilises chocolate crafting techniques two easter egg halves to the camera.
A male bakery student with tattoos on his arms skillfully mixes an egg mixture on a metal counter using scrapers.
A bakery tutor demonstrates cake decorating techniques to three eager students in a bustling kitchen environment. A bakery student joyfully throws flour in the air, creating a playful mess in the kitchen. A bakery student utilises chocolate crafting techniques two easter egg halves to the camera. A male bakery student with tattoos on his arms skillfully mixes an egg mixture on a metal counter using scrapers.
A bakery tutor demonstrates cake decorating techniques to three eager students in a bustling kitchen environment.
A bakery student joyfully throws flour in the air, creating a playful mess in the kitchen.
A bakery student utilises chocolate crafting techniques two easter egg halves to the camera.
A male bakery student with tattoos on his arms skillfully mixes an egg mixture on a metal counter using scrapers.

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

Following this course, you might decide you have what it takes to pursue a career in this field, in which case you could opt for a more advanced course, such as our Level 2 Certificate in Professional Bakery.

Key information

Entry Requirements

There are no formal for this course. You just need enthusiasm and passion!

Qualification obtained

Cake Decoration for Beginners - Level 1

Fees and funding

Read our page on Financial Support for Adult Learners.

Extra costs and equipment

You will need to provide a general kit box which should include the following items:

  • No 2 sable paintbrush
  • Edible glue
  • Plastic cake smoother
  • Selection of paste colours
  • Modelling tool set
  • Piping nozzles
  • Cake boards
  • General scissors
  • Box to take your work home

You will be advised each week about ingredients you will need for the following week.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: NONE

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

There are no work placements and no field trips on this course.

How will I learn?

This six-week course develops skills in the following cake decorating techniques:

  • Week 1: Introduction to Simple Flowers
  • Week 2: Correctly Levelling, Torting and Icing a Sponge Cake and Making Fondant Bows Using Modelling Paste
  • Week 3: Using Modelling Paste to Produce Figures for Fun Cake Designs
  • Week 4: Introduction to Royal Icing
  • Week 5: Decorative Royal Icing Techniques, Finish Run-Out Pieces and Brush Embroidery
  • Week 6: Themed Cupcakes

This is a highly practical and hands-on evening course. The teaching is informal and uses a ‘demonstration and do’ method of delivery.

No independent study is needed.

Expert tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.