Cake Decoration for Beginners - Level 1

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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.

A bakery tutor demonstrates cake decorating techniques to three eager students in a busy kitchen.
A bakery student joyfully throws flour in the air, creating a playful mess in the kitchen.
A bakery student uses chocolate crafting techniques on two Easter egg halves for the camera.
A tattooed male bakery student skillfully mixes an egg mixture on a metal counter using scrapers.
A bakery tutor demonstrates cake decorating techniques to three eager students in a busy kitchen. A bakery student joyfully throws flour in the air, creating a playful mess in the kitchen. A bakery student uses chocolate crafting techniques on two Easter egg halves for the camera. A tattooed male bakery student skillfully mixes an egg mixture on a metal counter using scrapers.
A bakery tutor demonstrates cake decorating techniques to three eager students in a busy kitchen.
A bakery student joyfully throws flour in the air, creating a playful mess in the kitchen.
A bakery student uses chocolate crafting techniques on two Easter egg halves for the camera.
A tattooed male bakery student skillfully mixes an egg mixture on a metal counter using scrapers.

Entry Requirements

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

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration / Fees
07 Oct 2026
Bispham Campus
6 Weeks / £199
20 Jan 2027
Bispham Campus
6 Weeks / £199

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.

Career Options and Progression

Following this course, you might want to expand your skills by enrolling on one or more of the following:

  • Cake Decoration (Stage 2)
  • Easter Goodies
  • Chocolate and Novelties
  • Cakes and Bakes

You might even 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

Qualification obtained

Cake Decoration for Beginners - Level 1

Fees and funding

This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.

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.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Methods

There is no formal assessment on this course. Your tutor will support and guide you throughout each session.