ADVPAST 240 - Confectionery Art And Special Occasion Cakes

Institution:

Culinary Institute of America

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Description:

This course introduces the basics of decorative work as applied to showpieces and special occasion cakes. Sugar work such as pulled, blown, and poured will be covered as well as the use of tempered and modeling chocolate. During the second half of the course, students will have the opportunity to design and execute their own three-tier wedding cake as well as work on a special occasion cake and team wedding cake using gumpaste, pastillage, chocolate, or marzipan. Students will be required to complete piping homework.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ciachef.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 452-9600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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