Title: Decorate cakes for special occasions.
Course: Baking and Pastry Specialization (16052-III) > Section: Applying Baking and Pastry-Preparation Techniques

Decoration should include

- making American-style 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
- costing a special occasion cake to determine sales price.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some examples of special occasion cakes?

Communication

- How are special occasion cakes designed?

Leadership

- Who determines what technique is to be used for the design on the cake?

Management

- Who decides what to charge for special occasion cakes?
- What factors should be considered when deciding a price for special occasion cakes?