Title: Finish cakes and pastries, using a variety of fillings and icings.
Course: Baking and Pastry Specialization (16052-III) > Section: Applying Baking and Pastry Preparation Techniques

Finishing may include

- filling and icing American-style and European-style round and sheet cakes
- employing various icing, glazes, simple syrup, fondant, and ganache to enrobe cakes and French pastries.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are techniques for finishing cakes?
- What are some differences between American and European styles?

Communication

- How does one determine which technique will be used?
- What does finish style communicate about the dessert?

Leadership

- What procedures are used in finishing cakes and pastries?

Management

- Who decides what procedures and products are used?