CA 121 - culinary Adventuring:The Composition of Cake

Institution:

Lane Community College

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Description:

2 credits Cake in all its glory has been a celebratory symbol of religious and social traditions in all cultures since the Egyptians. Its history ranges from simple to the ornate and themed in endless variations like no other baking medium. This class is designed to teach the classical fundamentals of baking and decorating cakes that taste great and look fabulous. With the demand in the food service industry for experienced and skilled cake bakers and decorators, students will learn essential skills to advance in the workforce. All components of making and decorating a cake will be covered such as cake layers, fillings, frostings, assembly, piping and decoration. Students will be introduced to working with specialty cake ingredients such as fondant and marzipan as well as become familiar with cake baking and decorating equipment. With regard to Oregon's culinary "terroir", this class will focus on using the finest in local, regional and organic products to support sustainability.

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2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Lanecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 463-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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