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KAMA programme 06

30-Day Practical Baking & Cake Decoration Masterclass

Develop practical baking, pastry and cake-decoration skills while learning food safety, product costing and bakery-business basics.

30-day practical masterclassBeginner30 days

Programme outline

Learn it by making it.

The final timetable may adapt to the cohort, but these practical areas form the core learning journey.

01

Baking foundations

Measure ingredients accurately, use baking equipment safely and understand essential mixing and baking methods.

02

Bread, scones and biscuits

Prepare a practical range of breads, scones, biscuits and everyday baked products.

03

Cakes and cupcakes

Mix, bake, level, fill and finish cakes and cupcakes with consistent results.

04

Icing and cake decoration

Prepare buttercream and other finishes, practise piping and create clean, attractive cake designs.

05

Food safety and hygiene

Apply safe ingredient storage, allergen awareness, cleaning, temperature control and personal hygiene practices.

06

Costing and business basics

Calculate product costs, set prices, package baked goods, serve customers and plan a small baking business.

Who it is for

A strong fit if you are…

  • Beginners who want hands-on baking and cake-decoration skills
  • Aspiring home bakers preparing to sell their products
  • Community members interested in starting a small bakery or cake business

Before you begin

Entry requirements

  • No professional baking experience is required
  • Willingness to participate in regular hands-on baking activities
  • Closed shoes, suitable protective clothing and strict hygiene practices are required
  • Commitment to complete practical assessments and the final decorated-cake project

Your working process

Learn. Make. Review.

Teaching is connected to a practical task, and feedback is connected to work you have actually made.

Learn the craft

Understand the tools, choices and professional habits behind the work.

Build the project

Apply each lesson to an original piece rather than a disconnected exercise.

Review and refine

Present the work, receive focused feedback and strengthen the final version.

Skills you will practise

Build a usable toolkit.

Ingredient measurement and baking methods
Bread, biscuit, cake and cupcake production
Filling, icing and piping techniques
Cake decoration and presentation
Food safety and hygiene
Product costing, pricing and business basics

Ready to begin?

Apply for 30-Day Practical Baking & Cake Decoration Masterclass.

Review the intake details, then tell us about your goals and the work you want to create.

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