CakeFlix Diploma

Take your knowledge of baking and cake fillings to the next level in this Module of accredited learning. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced baker, there will be a lot of new learning in here as the science of baking is explained. This is your opportunity to have your baking skills and knowledge formally assessed.

Learn about the different brands and properties of sugarpaste/fondant in this hugely informative module. You will learn a list of skills, including perhaps the most important skill in cake decorating, how to effectively and neatly cover a cake in sugarpaste/fondant. You’ll then learn how to create some simple decorations before finishing with some challenging techniques. Your work will be formally assessed and on successful completion you’ll be on your way to becoming a CakeFlix Master.

Learn how to bake and decorate a number of different designs for cupcakes, cookies and cake pops! This module starts by baking the perfect cupcake and cookie, then takes you through a variety of decorations. This is the section to learn and have fun, but there is a serious element of formal assessment to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills required to complete this module.

Learn how to make a range of sugar flowers and have your knowledge and skills formally assessed in the module.  You will learn how to create the peony, stargazer lily, rose, filler flowers and rose leaves as well as the skills and techniques in bringing them together and displaying them effectively. There are so many different skills and techniques to learn that there will be something new for everyone. Have your skills formally assessed as part of the CakeFlix Master Programme.

Learn how to create a whole family of sugar models and have your work formally assessed as part of the CakeFlix Master Programme. In this module you will learn how to create mum, dad, the grandparents, little boy, little girl, a dog, a cat and a cute little teddy bear. Creating sugar models can really personalise a cake and it’s a skill set you can use throughout your cake journey. This module is suitable for the complete beginner and there will be new skills to learn for the experienced decorator. But everyone will have the opportunity of formal assessment.

Royal Icing is a fantastic skill to master and it opens so many new doors for cake designs and decorations.  How accomplished would you feel to have an accredited Royal Icing certificate on your wall! Like all skills it takes time and with practice the rewards can be amazing. This module will take you carefully through all the key royal icing skills and with feedback and coaching available where necessary, this module will give you a new or improved skill set.

Learn a wide range of skills required to create a diverse range of novelty cakes. This is where you can learn cake decorating and truly get to test your skill level with formal externally accredited assessments. In this module the focus is on all the main techniques required for you to go on to design and create a huge range of cake designs. Each assignment, as with all modules, is carefully marked with feedback regardless of whether it’s a pass or to re-submit.

Using all the skills that you have learned, and a few more contained within this module, learn how to create a beautiful wedding cake. This will be different to any wedding cake that you have previously made as it will be presented for assessment. Passing this module will give you a recognised certificate of learning. It is time to learn, develop and achieve.