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Special Occasion Honey Cakes Course

Marusya
Manko

Pastry Chef and Tutor of the International Culinary Academy KICA

Learn to make 8 luxurious honey cakes

After this course you will:

  • Learn how to assemble, stabilize, smooth and coat a multi-layered cake properly
  • Master the techniques of working with impressive multi-layered honey sponge cakes
  • Discover new interesting flavor combinations with unusual taste which your customers will admire
  • Make 7 luxurious honey cakes and use this ready-to-sell collection to drive your pastry business

Who is this course for?

  • You want to make delicious cakes professionally
  • You are a confident home baker and want to start selling your cakes
  • You already have your cake business and want to reach more clients
  • You are a confident pastry business owner and want to make more profit
  • You want to take your cake mastery to a new level
KICACourse details
12 months
Access to the video classes and recipes
8 Classes
Step-by-step video guides
Workbook
The recipes in printable PDF format
Course chat
3 months of support from Pastry instructors from the day of purchase
Course Language
Audio: English, Subtitles: English
Certificate
Signed by the course author
Program
vertical layered chocolate spartak cake with cherry top view
Vertical Layered Spartak Honey Cake
piece of pear, gorgonzola and pine nut honey cake decorated with stewed pears, gorgonzola pieces and pine nuts
Pear, Gorgonzola and Pine Nut Honey Cake by Marusya Manko
piece of pistachio and raspberry honey cake decorated with fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios
Pistachio and Raspberry Honey Cake by Marusya Manko
cherry velvet vertical layered honey cake decorated with cherries and mint
Cherry Velvet Vertical Honey Cake by Marusya Manko
milk slice honey cake cut view
Milk Slice Honey Cake
piece of pistachio - camembert and wild strawberry honey cake
Pistachio – Camembert and Wild Strawberry Honey Cake
a piece of coffee, toffee and pecan honey cake
Coffee, Toffee and Pecan Honey Cake by Marusya Manko
chef decorates raspberry-rose honey cake decorated with rosebuds
Raspberry-Rose Honey Cake
Lesson Plan
01:
Chocolate and honey sponge layers
6 min
02:
Chocolate custard
4 min
03:
Cherry filling
1 min
04:
Chocolate ganache
1 min
05:
Assembling the cake
3 min
06:
Coating and decorating the cake
2 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Drained sour cream
4 min
02:
Blue cheese infused cream
1 min
03:
Stewed spicy pear
5 min
04:
Honey cake layers
16 min
05:
Blue cheese sour cream frosting
2 min
06:
Assembling the cake
12 min
07:
Cream cheese buttercream
5 min
08:
Coating and decorating the cake
11 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Drained sour cream
4 min
02:
Raspberry sauce
3 min
03:
Pistachio honey cake layers
16 min
04:
Pistachio sour cream frosting
3 min
05:
Assembling the cake
17 min
06:
Pistachio cream cheese buttercream
5 min
07:
Coating and decorating the cake
11 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Drained sour cream
4 min
02:
Burnt honey
3 min
03:
Velvet honey cake layers
15 min
04:
Sour cherry marmalade
7 min
05:
Vanilla sour cream frosting
4 min
06:
Assembling the cake
4 min
07:
Cream cheese buttercream
7 min
08:
Coating and decorating the cake
12 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Drained sour cream
4 min
02:
Chocolate honey cake layers
16 min
03:
Mascarpone sour cream frosting
4 min
04:
Chocolate icing
2 min
05:
Assembling and coating the cake
9 min
06:
Decorating the cake
5 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Drained sour cream
4 min
02:
Pistachio honey cake layers
18 min
03:
Pistachio crémeux
7 min
04:
Wild strawberry coulis
2 min
05:
Pistachio sour cream frosting
3 min
06:
Assembling the cake
19 min
07:
Pistachio cream cheese buttercream
6 min
08:
Coating and decorating the cake
10 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Drained sour cream
4 min
02:
Chocolate honey cake layers
14 min
03:
Toffee filling
4 min
04:
Caramelized pecans
4 min
05:
Coffee sour cream frosting
6 min
06:
Assembling the cake
12 min
07:
Cream cheese buttercream
5 min
08:
Coating and decorating the cake
10 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Drained sour cream
4 min
02:
Chocolate honey cake layers
14 min
03:
Raspberry coulis
4 min
04:
Raspberry soufflé
5 min
05:
Rose sour cream frosting
1 min
06:
Assembling the cake
11 min
07:
Cream cheese buttercream
5 min
08:
Coating and decorating the cake
8 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 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.

Other questions

How can I add the course to my wishlist?

You can add a class to your wish list by clicking the heart icon next to the course name.


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.