4.9
Intermediate

Creative Cakes Course

Dinara
Kasko

Modern pastry architect and mold designer

Master 7 creative pastries by Dinara Kasko

Who is this course for?

  • You are a beginner in mousse cakes and you want to learn the solid fundamentals. You need foolproof recipes and techniques, guidance and support from a professional instructor
  • You are a confident in mousse cakes but want to learn new recipes and techniques. You want to learn new flavor fusions and techniques to improve your skills and widen your pastry assortment
  • You are interested in the concept and personality of a pastry artist – DINARA KASKO. You want to learn how Dinara creates her cakes, to try the original pastries and to obtain the course certificate

After this course:

  • You will be able to prepare 7 creative mousse cakes and use this ready-to-sell collection in your pastry business
  • You will master 6 different mousses; 4 types of sponges, puff and choux pastry; shortcrust shells for the tarts; different textures like strawberry caramel, confit, compote and crémeux
  • You will learn how to work with different mold designs to obtain a neat and smooth texture of your mousse cakes
  • You will learn to make a perfect velour and neutral glaze coating for mousse cakes
KICACourse details
12 months
Access to the video classes and recipes
7 Classes
Step-by-step video guides
Workbook
The recipes in printable PDF format
Course chat
KICA tutors provide support for 3 months after purchase
Course Language
Audio: English, Subtitles: English
Certificate
Signed by the course author
Program
coffee individual mousse cake shaped like a coffee bean top view
Coffee Individual Mousse Cake by Dinara Kasko
cherry individual mousse cakes shaped like a heap of cherries on a white plate
Cherry Individual Mousse Cake by Dinara Kasko
multi-colored mosaic cake in the shape of a stone flower top view
Mosaic Mousse Cake
pearl mousse cake top view
Pearl Mousse Cake
individual mousse cake shaped like a lemon close view
Lemon Individual Mousse Cake by Dinara Kasko
peanut tart with geometric shapes molded on top close view
Peanut Tart
saint-honore cake decorated with a big red chocolate flower top view
Saint-Honore Mousse Cake
Lesson Plan
01:
Joconde sponge
10 min
02:
Crunchy layer
7 min
03:
Crėme brûlée
8 min
04:
Preparing the cake layers for assembling
1 min
05:
Vanilla mousse
5 min
06:
Assembling the cakes
4 min
07:
Chocolate velour
4 min
08:
Unmolding and coating the individual cakes
3 min
09:
Decorating the individual cakes
3 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Sponge
8 min
02:
Crunchy layer
6 min
03:
Compote
7 min
04:
Crémeux
7 min
05:
Mousse
9 min
06:
Assembling
5 min
07:
Coating mixture
8 min
08:
Chocolate décor
4 min
09:
Unmolding, coating and decorating the individual cakes
5 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Mirror glaze
8 min
02:
Sponge
12 min
03:
Crémeux
6 min
04:
Compote
4 min
05:
Mousse
7 min
06:
Assembling
9 min
07:
Chocolate velour
2 min
08:
Unmolding, coating and glazing the cakes
9 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Streusel
3 min
02:
Moelleux sponge
7 min
03:
Peach compote
5 min
04:
Crème brûlée
9 min
05:
Peach mousse
9 min
06:
Assembly
5 min
07:
Coating mixture
9 min
08:
Unmolding, coating and decorating the cakes
9 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Sponge
10 min
02:
Shortbread
12 min
03:
Lemon crémeux
4 min
04:
Mint crémeux
4 min
05:
Mousse
8 min
06:
Assembly
6 min
07:
Chocolate velour
1 min
08:
Neutral glaze
2 min
09:
Unmolding, coloring and decorating the cakes
5 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Shortcrust pastry
6 min
02:
Forming and baking the tartlets
9 min
03:
Caramel
10 min
04:
Sponge
5 min
05:
Peanut gianduja
1 min
06:
Mousse
6 min
07:
Chocolate velour
2 min
08:
Chocolate décor
6 min
09:
Assembling
4 min
10:
Coating the tart
4 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Preparing the butter for puff pastry
3 min
02:
Puff pastry
3 min
03:
Puff pastry lamination
18 min
04:
Baking the puff pastry
4 min
05:
Choux pastry
11 min
06:
Preparing choux for filling
6 min
07:
Strawberry confit
7 min
08:
Caramel
6 min
09:
Assembling the base for the cake
2 min
10:
Vanilla mousse
5 min
11:
Assembly
6 min
12:
Chocolate velour
1 min
13:
Chocolate décor
10 min
14:
Unmolding and coating the cakes
3 min
15:
Assembling the chocolate décor
6 min
16:
Decorating the cake
4 min
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Frequently asked question
Questions on courses

In what language is the course available?

All courses are currently available only in English.


Do the videos have subtitles?

Yes, we provide subtitles in English for better comprehension and accessibility.


Can I access course materials on multiple devices?

Yes, all course materials are accessible across many devices: computers, tablets, laptops, and phones.


Do I need any specialized tools/ingredients to take a course?

You can check the PDF file of tools and ingredients for this course. If you don’t have some of the ingredients or tools, write in the course chat for recommendations on possible replacements.

Learning process and certification questions

What if I have any questions during the learning process?

All course participants have access to the learning platform where they can post their work and ask the instructor any questions.


What level of pastry background is required?

The applicants with any level of pastry background are accepted.


Where can I buy specialized tools and ingredients?

Find all the necessary pastry ingredients in our list of TOP pastry online stores.


What kind of certificate do I get?

You will receive a certificate of successful completion of the course in English from KICA Academy.


How can I obtain the course certificate?

You receive a certificate of successful completion of the course in case of submission of all the tasks in time of the course.


Can my course certificate be used for job applications?

As a rule, your experience, skills and a Certificate that confirms it - is enough for an employer.

The ordering process questions

What payment methods do you offer?

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How can I get a refund if the course materials do not meet my expectations?

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Can I pay for the course in installments?

We do not provide this type of service for this course.


Do you have gift certificates for courses?

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Other questions

How can I add the course to my wishlist?

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Where can I leave my review about the course?

You can leave the reviews and your pastry photos on the course page from your account after buying the course.


What is the difference between professional recipes and free amateur ones from the Internet? 

Our recipes are made by professional pastry chefs, tested multiple times, aiming for consistent and high-quality results. Recipes from the Internet may vary more as they are often shared based on personal experiences and preferences. The outcomes can vary in different situations. 


Can I access course materials and videos after completing the course?

You will have access to the course materials during the year after the purchase.


When can I purchase the extent of the course? 

You will have an opportunity to purchase the extent of the course during 6 months after the end of the course.