4.8
Beginner

Tea Cakes and Cookies Big Course

Oleksandr
Trofimenkov

Pastry Chef and Instructor

Become a master of tea-cakes and cookies!

During the course you will learn how to:

  • Prepare a homogeneous, juicy and airy cakes dough texture
  • Make thin chocolate and sugar coatings for muffins
  • Decorate cakes with chocolate decors, marmalade and glazes so that they look tasty and elegant
  • Make professionally designed cookies
  • Achieve perfect crumbly texture in various types of shortcrust pastry
  • Make cookies with nut and fruit fillings inside
KICACourse details
12 months
Access to the video classes and recipes
12 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
carrot tea-cake decorated with caramelized carrots
Carrot Tea-Cake by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
madeleines glazed with chocolate
Madeleine by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
two lemon tea cakes in a cut view
Lemon Tea Cake
chess cookies
Chess Cookies by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
marble tea-cake decorated with red cocoa powder, cacao nibs and icing sugar
Marble Tea-Cake by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
diamond orange cookies
Diamond Cookies by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
chef holds sable viennois cookie
Sable Viennois by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
several chocolate tea-cakes decorated with the chocolate décor, one in a cut view
Chocolate Tea-Cake by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
pistachio financier decorated with chopped pistachios on top
Pistachio Financier by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
cookies with mango and passion fruit filling in a close view
Cookies with Mango and Passion Fruit Filling by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
vanilla kipferl cookies
Vanilla Kipferl Cookies by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
moelleux a l'orange decorated with desiccated coconut and diced orange and raspberry pate de fruit in a cut view
Moelleux a L’orange by Oleksandr Trofimenkov
Lesson Plan
01:
Nappage
3 min
02:
Carrot batter
10 min
03:
Coating the tea-cake
2 min
04:
Frosting
4 min
05:
Caramelized carrots
2 min
06:
Decorating the tea-cake
2 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Madeleine
10 min
02:
Madeleine glazing
4 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Almond shortcrust
14 min
02:
Lemon sponge
15 min
03:
Assembly
2 min
04:
Lemon vanilla icing
5 min
05:
Glazing the tea cakes
5 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Almond shortcrust dough
4 min
02:
Chocolate shortcrust dough
3 min
03:
Cookie assembling
7 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Vanilla batter
6 min
02:
Chocolate batter
5 min
03:
Forming and baking the tea-cake
5 min
04:
Chocolate glaze
4 min
05:
Glazing and decorating the tea-cake
4 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Vanilla and orange flavoured diamond cookies
12 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Viennese sablés
8 min
02:
Praline filling
6 min
03:
Lesson Plan
01:
Hazelnut crumble
5 min
02:
Tea-cake batter
13 min
03:
Soaking syrup
2 min
04:
Caramelized hazelnuts
3 min
05:
Gianduia
3 min
06:
Chocolate glaze with nuts
2 min
07:
Coating the tea-cakes with gianduia
5 min
08:
Coating the tea-cakes with chocolate glaze with nuts
3 min
09:
Chocolate décor
5 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Pistachio batter
12 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Cookies dough
9 min
02:
Mango and passion fruit pâte de fruit
4 min
03:
Assembling the cookies
5 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Vanilla shortcrust dough
8 min
02:
Vanilla sugar
2 min
Lesson Plan
01:
Soaking syrup
3 min
02:
Raspberry pate de fruit
7 min
03:
Orange pate de fruit
5 min
04:
Tea-cake batter
13 min
05:
Neutral gel (nappage)
2 min
06:
Decorating the tea-cakes
5 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.


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Other questions

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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.