Cake Design, Level 1

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Master the art of French pastry in a 4-week, 60-hour hands-on program. Learn doughs, creams, viennoiseries, and classic finishing techniques with expert instructors at Petits Chefs Dubai.

4 Weeks

60 Hours

On Completion

Course Structure - Modules

At A Glance

Duration: 5 weeks (60 hours)

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 14:30–17:00

Location: Petits Chefs Dubai – Expo Village

Fee: AED 5,200

Certificate: KHDA Upon Completion. Additional Cost for the certificate

Class size: Limited seats for focused mentoring

Program Overview

This structured program provides aspiring cake designers and baking enthusiasts with professional training in cake baking, assembly, and decoration. Combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, you’ll gain the skills, techniques, and confidence to create professional-quality cakes for events, clients, or personal projects.

Who Is it For

Aspiring pastry chefs, culinary students, entrepreneurs, and passionate cake design lovers who want structured, professional training.

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Introduction to cake types and recipes

Baking sponges, handling ingredients, leveling & storage basics
Whipping, colouring, flavouring

Smooth finishes and piping basics

Layering & filling with stability
Preparing, rolling & covering cakes

Edges, sharp corners, and base finishes

Introduction to sugar paste decorations
The final week covers madeleines, éclairs with fillings and glazes, mille-feuille assembly, and fruit tarts with marinated fruits. Students will also practice glazing, caramelization, and finishing. The program concludes with a final project: preparing a French pastry buffet to demonstrate all techniques learned.
Design planning & execution

Completing a fully decorated multi-tier cake

Presentation and assessment of final showpiece

Assessment & Certification

Continuous assessment during practice. Final project: creation of a fully decorated multi-tier cake. On successful completion, students receive a KHDA Certified Certificate – Cake Designer Level 1

After Completion, You Will

Fundamental cake baking and layering techniques
Buttercream, ganache, and fondant methods
Professional finishing and decoration skills
Construction of multi-tiered and themed cakes
Final project showcasing all learned techniques

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