Advanced Cakes

Course code BAKG 1276

Credit 4.0

Length 100.0 hours

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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.

Prerequisites

BAKG 1165, BAKG 1170, BAKG 1175.

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41379 April 7, 2026
to April 30, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lecture
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60166 July 27, 2026
to August 20, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lecture
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60176 September 28, 2026
to October 22, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lecture
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42689 May 4, 2026
to May 28, 2026
Lecture
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72028 October 26, 2026
to November 19, 2026
Lecture
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.