Finish cakes and pastries, using a variety of fillings and icings.

Finishing may include

• filling and icing American-style and European-style round and sheet cakes
• employing various icing, glazes, simple syrup, fondant, and ganache to enrobe cakes and French pastries.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are techniques for finishing cakes?
• What are some differences between American and European styles?

Communication

• How does one determine which technique will be used?
• What does finish style communicate about the dessert?

Leadership

• What procedures are used in finishing cakes and pastries?

Management

• Who decides what procedures and products are used?