Cake Design: Modern Decorating Techniques
A course by Julián Ángel (Historias del ciervo) , Cake Designer
Joined May 2020
Learn how to create textures, combine colors, and add effects to make unique cakes
Joined May 2020
How many times have you passed in front of a pastry shop and thought to yourself, how do they make those amazing cakes look like such works of art? With international cake design instructor Julián Ángel — also known as @historiasdelciervo — you can learn to make spectacular pastry creations even as a beginner.
In this course, uncover the fascinating world of creative pastry and cake decorating step by step. Join Julián Ángel and learn everything you need to start creating: from the design and first sketches, to the color palette, to the creation of textures and final decoration. Using modern decorative techniques and Julián’s advice, you can learn how to become a great cake designer.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 33 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (2.4K)
- 60,661 students
- 17 lessons (3h 24m)
- 33 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a multicolored 6-layer vanilla cake with cream filling, a marble-effect topping, and, as a final touch, decorate it with white chocolate pearls and edible gold details.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For beginners and non-professional chefs who like baking and pastries. The course is also ideal for those who have pastry businesses and would like to learn modern decorating techniques.
Requirements and materials
To enjoy this course, you need to have basic cooking knowledge —such as baking cakes and preparing recipes—and a strong desire to create something incredible.
Regarding materials, you will need some basic kitchen tools and appliances, including a refrigerator, an oven, a cooktop, a rotating base, a scale, molds, and other common kitchen tools.
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Julián Ángel (Historias del ciervo)
A course by Julián Ángel (Historias del ciervo)
Julián Ángel is an international cake design instructor who studied social communication and design. He gave up his office job to apply his creativity to the world of pastries, sharing incredible recipes and creations on his blog, Historias del Ciervo.
Today, he has more than 300k followers, has traveled to over twenty countries as an instructor for students and professionals, and has been invited to large festivals like The Great Food Festival in Singapore.
Julián believes that cakes can deeply stimulate the senses. That’s why he never stops looking for new recipes, new designs, and new creations that continue to surprise his followers.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course
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U2
Planning, sketch and base preparations
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Sketch of the cake
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Tools and ingredient “mise en place”
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Vanilla cake
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Cake decorating creams 1
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Cake decorating creams 2
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U3
Assembling, filling and decorating layered cakes with height
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Layer Cake Assembling Basics 1
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Layer Cake Assembling Basics 2
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Cream marbling
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Multicolored pearl chocolate sphere
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Armed with spheres
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U4
Finishing touches and preservation
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Assembling the decorations and finishing touches 1
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Assembling the decorations and finishing touches 2
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Photography for social networks
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Preserving and slicing the cake
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FP
Final project
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Cake Design: Modern Decorating Techniques
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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gsmokey26
This course was an incredibly enjoyable and informative experience. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I appreciated how the course balanced foundational techniques with a fun, creative project.
sissybp2009
Excelente curso, super explicado
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meda_raicu
A very good course and useful information,
bianascimentop23
muito bom! os detalhes são bem explicados :D
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tatianagouveia96
muito util para aprefeicoar as minhas tecnicas recomendo a 100%
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