CULH 2085 - The Art of Sculpted Cakes

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: CULH 1155 and CULH 1340 all with grade of C or better and a ServSafe certificate

CULH 2085 introduces students to advanced cake decorating techniques used to create edible cake sculptures. Students learn to create the proper base and support structure as well as to create different styles of sculpted cakes.

Location: Center Campus

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to maintain the Macomb County Health Department Standards.

Objectives:

Identify in writing sanitation rules.
Maintain the sanitation standards throughout the course of the semester.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify the procedure and create the proper structure for their creations.

Objectives:

Identify the “food safe” elements needed to build structure.
Using these elements, create a structure for a cake creation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to design and create a cake sculpture of their choice.

Objectives:

Design a cake sculpture for the final project.
Create the proper support and structure for the final project.
Execute the cake sculpture and be graded as a handson Project

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week 1:

Syllabus review
Sanitation review
Power point presentation on sculpted cakes
Review and discuss cakes and icing techniques
“How To” for cake supports

Week 2:

Bake cake layers
Start purse/bag handle and shoes

Week 3:

Make icing and fondant
Complete purse/bag and shoes

Week 4:

Demonstrate rounds
Make carved pumpkin cake

Week 5:

Homework due for final project
Create “sculpted dog” cake

Week 6:

Create structure for Dinosaur or Person cake sculpture
Execute Dinosaur or Person cake sculpture

Week 7:

Bake all required layers for icing
Make icing and fondant
Create support structure for final project

Week 8:

Create final project

Primary Faculty
O’Farrell, Scott
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Evans-Mach, Patrick
Dean
Balsamo, Michael

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088