Decorate cakes for special occasions.

Decoration should include

  • making special occasion cakes (e.g., birthday, anniversary)
  • using multitier cake construction (e.g., stacking, tiered)
  • using a pastry bag and tip according to standard procedures
  • adding script to a cake
  • adding piped decorative borders and embellishments (e.g., shells, rosettes).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What are some examples of special occasion cakes?

Communication

  • How are special occasion cakes designed?

Leadership

  • Who determines how the cake will be designed?

Management

  • Who decides pricing for special occasion cakes?
  • What are pricing considerations for special occasion cakes?