BAKG 1276: Advanced Cakes
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Baking & Pastry Arts
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course provides students with an introduction to the advanced study of ingredients, processes, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the production of entremets cakes.
A variety of techniques including advanced mousses, custards, creams, textural contrast, moulds, glazes, and decorations are explored. Emphasis is placed on methods of preparation and the quality of the finished products as well as critical thinking, time management, communication, and teamwork.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
BAKG 1165, BAKG 1170, BAKG 1175.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and apply the theoretical principles and production techniques to produce a variety of entremets cakes
- Describe and apply the theoretical principles and production techniques to produce a variety of advanced mousses, custards, creams, and glazes
- Describe and apply the theoretical principles and production techniques to produce a variety of decorative components
- Assess entremets cakes for consistency and quality standards
- Apply industry standards and procedures essential for food and kitchen safety in the production of entremets cakes
- Apply effective time management, communication, and teamwork skills needed to produce entremets cakes
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 80
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, hands-on practice, group work, and independent study
Grading System
Percentages
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Lab Work
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60
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Instructor observation of student’s technical, theoretical, organizational, reflective, and interpersonal skill development, and safety practices
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Participation
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10
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Active engagement in classroom and lab activities
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Assignments
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10
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Weekly reading assignments
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Project
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5
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Applied theory project
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Quizzes/Tests
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15
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Theory quizzes
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Course topics
- Elements and design of entremets, production techniques, quality standards
- Classifications of advanced mousses, custards, creams, and inclusions; production techniques; quality standards
- Baking science: ingredients in entremets cakes; temperature, viscosity, hygroscopy
- Relationship between ingredients, techniques, environmental factors, and baking processes in the production of entremets
- Reflective practice: analyzing outcomes of entremets cakes based on inputs and quality standards, observation, and objectivity; generalizing, problem-solving, and refining knowledge and skills
- Production planning and time management: reading and following entremets cake production steps, preparing for production, direct vs. indirect production time, prioritizing production assignments, sequencing the production of multiple components
- Safety and sanitation: tools & equipment operation and care; principles of food safety; personal hygiene and safety practices; safety procedures and regulations; accident prevention
- Professional communication in the baking industry: workplace safety, terminology, writing a production schedule, visual communication
- Bakery Management: inventory and receiving procedures, storage temperatures and procedures, waste management procedures; packaging and labelling
Learning resources
Advanced Bread and Pastry, 1st edition
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.