Cake Program (L’Art du Gâteau)

This all-inclusive, 10-week, professional Cake Program (L'Art du Gâteau) is a custom-designed, hands-on certificate program that specializes in the art of cake baking and decorating.  It involves all aspects of the creation of wedding, celebration, and specialty cakes.  Classes include cake design, recipe creation, buttercreams and fondant, and elaborate decorating techniques.  With 480 intensive hands-on hours and 100 recipes and techniques, the program culminates with each student designing and building their own wedding cake.

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Cake Baking & Construction Cake Decorating Techniques Cake Business Planning Safety & Sanitation Baking & Pastry Theory Capstone Course: Final Buffet

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided below provides helpful details to our current students and prospective students regarding program and career options that can inform their career and educational choices.

L'Art du Gateau - Gainful Employment Disclosure

Starting in 2019, the full-time programs at The French Pastry School will be offered in partnership with Robert Morris University Illinois.  FPS will no longer be associated with City Colleges of Chicago after January 15, 2019.