Key Facts

  • Starting
    19 Jan 2026
    Location
    Wandsworth
    Start Time
    18:00
    End Time
    21:00
    Duration
    5 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Monday
    Start Date
    19 Jan 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    WABX120TL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 75

Introduction to Cake Baking

Introduction to Cake Baking

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Discover the joy of baking with our Cake Baking and Decorating Courses in Wandsworth. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our classes are designed to help you create stunning cakes. Learn in a supportive environment with expert tutors who make baking accessible, fun, and confidence-building.

Learn all the baking tips and tricks, baking using oil or butter, what makes your cakes moist and the different methods of how to combine your ingredients. Go home with delicious moist fluffy cakes to be proud of. Your tutor will email you the list of ingredients needed for you to carry to college. Ready to get baking? Get your aprons and containers ready and enrol today.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    This course is a beginner-friendly introduction to cake baking and decorating, designed for adults who want to build confidence in the kitchen. You'll learn practical skills, explore creative designs, and leave with cakes that taste as good as they look. Perfect for hobbyists, parents, or anyone considering a career in baking.

  • Entry Requirements


    *Perfect for beginners

    *Basic English skills – to follow instructions and recipes

    *Passion for baking – enthusiasm is all you need

  • Course Content


    *Essential baking techniques: mixing, measuring, oven skills

    *Classic cakes: Lovely flavours

    *Celebration cakes: birthdays, weddings, seasonal designs

    *Food safety and hygiene: baking safely and professionally

    This course is the perfect course if you are a beginner baker or enjoy baking already but struggle to get consistent results each time with your bakes. The tutor will share simple recipes and give you tips and tricks to ensure your bakes come out perfect each time. The lesson time is a great chance to practice recipes in a professional teaching kitchen while having the opportunity to ask questions and develop your skills.

  • Progression Next Steps


    *Intermediate cake decorating courses

    *Advanced sugarcraft and wedding cakes

    *Small business baking workshops – turn skills into income

  • Additional Information


    Your tutor will email you the list of ingredients needed for you to carry to college.

    Please find out with admissions if you qualify for a free course ( if you are on benefits or low income) Admissions Wandsworth 0208 918 7777 the tutor of the course (Avion Blackwood) will send you a list 2 days before the course starts of ingredients to bring

  • Course Structure


    *Weekly sessions: 2 hours per class, over 8 weeks

    *Hands-on practice: bake and decorate in every session

    *Step-by-step demonstrations: tutors model techniques live

    *Resources: recipes, templates, and guides

    Small group learning: personalised support and feedback.

    The lessons will include troubleshooting tips where the tutor will explain some common things that can go wrong with cakes and how to avoid them. Each lesson will have a Q&A session at the end where learners can discuss their baking issues and ask questions.

  • Assessment Details


    Your teacher will give you feedback and advice. You'll work with your classmates to evaluate each other's work. You'll also complete an individual learning plan.

  • Teaching and Learning


    Our teaching style is hands-on, supportive, and structured:

    *Guided practice: learners replicate with support

    *Peer sharing: swap tips and celebrate successes

    *Confidence building: encouragement at every stage