CAKE MAKING - BUTTER CAKES AND CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Production of cake batters using the All-in and Blend mixing methods.
This workshop is run by Chef Mike Fleming, the author of the book "Baking for Non-Bakers"
Mike Fleming is a respected Baking Industry Professional with over 60 years of involvement in all facets of baking practice. From apprentice to business owner to head baking instructor, he established The Baking Industry Training Centre in 1993 - a first for Singapore. He is a well-experienced educator, process control trainer, and technical consultant in many Southeast Asian countries.
Mike firmly believes that success in baking begins with a sound foundational knowledge of ingredients and a thorough understanding of the basic skills and techniques. His passion for baking is evident within this text, providing insights often overlooked.
YOU'RE LEARNING
- Identification/classification of cake mixing methods.
- Formula construction of recipes using baker percentage . Aeration principles used in making cake batters.
- Selection of suitable cake-making ingredients and pre-conditioning requirements for successful baking.
- Introduction to the term Specific gravity and its role in determining mixing times of a cake batter.
- Mixing process and procedures for successful making and baking of batters
- Baking requriements , temperature and time targets for success baking.
- Evaluation and assessment of the baked items
Duration: 3.5 hours
Type: Baking Hands-on
Take-Home Portion: 400g Marble Cake Tray of chocolate brownie
Adolescent Policy: Adolescents 12 - 17 years old can enrol for class without an accompanying adult. If an adult wishes to accompany the adolescent, the adult must enrol as well.
Children Policy: Children aged 9 – 11 years old can enrol for class but must be accompanied by a paid adult
This class will be conducted in English only.
Equipment, tools, ingredients, apron and boxes will be provided.
Bring a pen for taking notes.
Participants may have to work in groups depending on class recipe.
Dress in comfortable attire and wear toe covered shoes for protection.
