STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES IN DECORATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

Prepared by: Kye Lalic

 EYE APPEAL
 CHOOSE A WELL-BALANCED DESIGN
 NEATNESS
 DECORATIONS
 GENERAL APPEARANCE
 CAKE COVERING & ICING
 COLORS - CHOICE AND USE

STEP 1 – PREPARE THE TURNTABLE

Make sure the turntable spins smoothly. Place a small, damp washcloth or paper towel on top of
the turntable. The washcloth keeps the board from shifting as you are spinning the turntable
while decorating. Place an appropriately sized cake board on top.

STEP 2 – APPLY THE FIRST CAKE LAYER

Place a prepared cake round on top of the cake board. Make sure it is centered on the board.

STEP 3 – APPLY THE FILLING

Place a large dollop of your chosen filling or frosting in the center of the first layer. If you like a
thicker layer of filling, add more. Spread the filling evenly with an offset spatula until it reaches a
little past the edges.

STEP 4 – APPLY THE SECOND CAKE LAYER

Place the other prepared cake round on top of the filling. Align it with the bottom layer, making
sure the sides line up together. Press down gently on the top layer to impress it onto the filling
evenly.

STEP 5 – APPLY THE CRUMB COATING

The crumb coating is a thin layer of frosting that is applied before adding the top layer of
frosting. It acts as a barrier, sealing and trapping any crumbs into the coating. This protects the
top layer of frosting from mixing with the crumbs, resulting in a smooth top layer.

STEP 6 – APPLY THE TOP LAYER OF ICING

Using the same technique as you did to apply the crumb coating, place a larger dollop of
frosting on the top layer of the chilled cake.
STEP 7 – FIX THE EDGES AND SMOOTH THE SIDES
Using the edge of an offset spatula or metal bench scraper, lightly press down and push the
icing towards the center, blending the excess with the rest of the icing.

STEP 8 – PIPE THE BORDERS

Fit a pastry bag with your desired tip and fill the bag with frosting.

STEP 9 – ADD GARNISHES

Apply your desired garnishes before storing the finished dessert in the refrigerator. If it is chilled
before garnishing, the icing will be too solid for the decorations to stick.

STEP 10 – SERVE AND STORE

If you plan to serve on the same day that you’ve decorated your cake, you may leave it out at
room temperature in a covered container.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

 All accidents and breakages must be reported at once.

 A high level of personal hygiene is expected
 Use oven gloves to remove hot dishes from the oven.
 Make sure all appliances are turned off after use.
 Never touch plugs or electrical equipment with wet hands.
 Never run, rush around or throw anything in the kitchen.
 Avoid unnecessary chats
 Never dip fingers into food, never lick fingers during cooking. Use a clean spoon each
time you taste.