Things To Do Before Opening Your Cake Decorating Shop

You might be baking since you were six. But what do you need to do to become a professional cake designer or open your own cake decorating shop?

-  Although training isn’t mandatory, undergoing certified course will help you tune your skills and get a better understanding of the field professionally. Also if you decide to apply for cake designer positions in big bakeries or hotels, the certificate will go a long way.

-  Many choose to work in all areas and many prefer to pick a speciality. Some specialize in wedding cakes while some specialize in a decorating area like icing.

-  Most cake decorating techniques can be learnt through training but it helps if you have an artistic knack in you. A designer has to conceptualize client ideas into designs. Another must have quality is good communication and client servicing. You must learn to deal with picky customers and crisis situations.

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Cakes Trending This Year

Cakes are an integral part of any celebration; be it birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, etc. We did our research and here are some of the popular cake trends this year.

- Layered cakes are back in fashion but with a new twist. Seven layered cakes of monochrome colours with the shade gradually fading from the bottom to the top seems to be doing the market rounds these days.

- Flavoured puff pastries are very popular these days. Cake suppliers have noticed a rise in the sale of flavoured pastries recently.

- Some things never fade; One of them being doughnuts. Doughnuts with different icings and toppings are a hit in any party.

There are many recipes and options of decor easily available online. I suggest you pick up the apron and whip up your own favourite. For decorating options, there are plenty of Wholesale cake decorating supplies available online as well as on retail.

For more information on Cakes online in Sydney, visit http://www.couturecakes.com.au.