9/3/2024 2:12:13 PM	CUL 261.2 Course Outline as of Fall 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CUL 261.2	Title:  FANCY CAKES
Full Title:  Fancy Cakes: Chocolate, Marzipan, & Rolled Fondant
Last Reviewed:1/24/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	.25		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	4.38
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	.75		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	13.13
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.00			Contact Total	17.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  8.75

Total Student Learning Hours: 26.25

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CUL 260.3

Catalog Description:

This course introduces students to the theory and techniques of both historical and modern fancy cakes. In this hands-on class, students will learn chocolate, marzipan and rolled fondant decorating techniques as applied to regional, national and international fancy cake work.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course introduces students to the theory and techniques of both historical and modern fancy cakes. In this hands-on class, students will learn chocolate, marzipan and rolled fondant decorating techniques as applied to regional, national and international fancy cake work.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Prepare a variety of cakes using locally available products.

2.  Apply a working knowledge of sanitation and safety in a kitchen.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the function of each of the primary ingredient groups used in baking.

2. List and explain the function and proper use of the basic tools and pieces of equipment used in fancy cake baking.

3. Demonstrate proper measurement techniques.

4. Read, convert, and execute recipes to create desired yields of specified cakes, fillings, frostings and coverings.

5. Utilize a variety of cake baking and decorating techniques to prepare recipes.

6. Select and utilize appropriate bakeware and presentation boards to prepare and serve recipes.

7. Select ingredients based on geographical location and season and utilize them to prepare fancy cakes.

8. Apply sensory evaluation skills to identify characteristics of high-quality ingredients and finished products.

9. Practice safe, hygienic food handling procedures.

Topics and Scope

I.     Definitions and Baking Terminology

II.    Styles of Fancy Cakes

III.   Mixing Methods, Baking and Decorating Techniques

IV.   Sensory Evaluation

             A. Taste

             B. Appearance

             C. Color

V.    Fancy Cake Equipment

             A. Tools and utensils

             B. Ovens and stoves

             C. Refrigeration

             D. Bakeware and presentation boards

             E. Appliances

VI.   Primary Ingredient Groups and their Functions

             A. Leavenings

             B. Fats

             C. Flours

             D. Dairy

             E. Produce

             F. Flavorings

             G. Sugars

             H. Eggs

              I. Chocolate

             J. Nuts

VII.  Recipes and Formulas

             A. Comprehension

             B. Yield conversion

             C. Measures

VIII. Safe and Hygienic Food Handling

 

Concepts presented in lecture are applied and practiced in lab.

Assignments:

Assignments will include:

 

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Weekly reading (6-10 pages)

2. Keep a recipe journal

3. Complete weekly worksheets.

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Prepare weekly assigned recipes

2. Taste and evaluate the success of recipes prepared in class

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Worksheets
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 75%
Preparing and evaluating recipes
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Recipe journal; attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials.

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