SD-086 | Specialty Cakes

This course expands on fundamental baking techniques to produce classic international and American-style cakes. Students design and create cakes for a variety of occasions, ranging from simple single-layer cakes to multi-tiered, sculpted designs. In addition to hands-on production, each student develops a comprehensive menu, feasibility analysis, and marketing plan for a proposed specialty cake business.

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.

Prerequisites: SD-006 | Introduction to Baking

Total Program Hours: 45 hours

Academic Calendar: This class runs for the 2026 Spring Flex 1 from January 14 to March 7, 2026. This course gives students the opportunity to participate in college-level classes alongside matriculated students and requires them to adhere to all course requirements.

Classroom: This class meets in person on Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 to 9:30 PM at Ender Hall, Room E-188.

Canvas: To find your course, log in to the Portal site (my.bergen.edu) and click on Online Classes/Canvas item. Your classes will be accessible on the first day of the semester.

Instructor and Text: Detailed course information will be posted on Canvas. 

Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

Specialty Cakes


Course: Specialty Cakes

Start Date End Date Fee
January 20th, 2026 March 3rd, 2026 $475
Course Content
Specialty Cakes - SD-086 001
Start Date End Date Class Schedule Time Instructor Location Credits/CEU's
Jan 20th, 2026 Mar 3rd, 2026 Monday, Tuesday 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM TBD Paramus 4