BAKING BOSSES PROGRAM
MERIAS CAKES & CO.
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School Partnership Program with Merias Cakes & Co:
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Merias Baking Bosses Program is a hands-on, 10-week enrichment course designed to introduce students to the creative and practical world of baking, pastry design, and entrepreneurship. This program is built specifically for schools looking to provide engaging, skill-based learning opportunities that combine creativity, life skills, and career exploration.
Through interactive lessons, students learn the fundamentals of baking, cake decorating, and pastry design while developing important skills such as patience, problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork. Each week builds on the last, guiding students from basic baking techniques to creating their own custom cake designs.
Beyond the kitchen, the program also introduces students to the basics of entrepreneurship. Students learn how creative talents can translate into real financial opportunities, including how to price their creations, present their work, and understand the value of their skills.
By the end of the 10 weeks, students will have:
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Learned foundational baking and decorating techniques
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Designed and created their own custom cakes or pastries
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Developed confidence in their creativity and abilities
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Gained insight into how culinary skills can become a business or career path
This program supports schools in expanding enrichment offerings, encouraging creativity, and exposing students to hands-on career pathways in the culinary and creative arts industries.
10-Week Curriculum Outline
Week 1 – Introduction to Baking & Kitchen Safety
Students are introduced to the program, kitchen safety, sanitation practices, and basic baking tools. They learn how ingredients work together and begin with a simple baking activity.
Week 2 – Baking Fundamentals
Students learn measuring techniques, mixing methods, and how to properly bake cakes or cupcakes while understanding temperature, timing, and consistency.
Week 3 – Introduction to Frosting & Fillings
Students learn to make basic buttercream and simple fillings while practicing how to fill and crumb-coat a cake.
Week 4 – Basic Cake Decorating Techniques
Introduction to piping bags and decorating tips. Students practice borders, swirls, rosettes, and other beginner piping techniques.
Week 5 – Creative Cake Design
Students explore color mixing, themes, and design planning. They sketch their own cake designs and learn how to bring their ideas to life.
Week 6 – Pastry Basics
Students are introduced to simple pastries such as cookies, mini pastries, or decorated treats, expanding their baking skills beyond cakes.
Week 7 – Advanced Decorating Techniques
Students learn intermediate decorating techniques such as smooth frosting finishes, texture effects, and decorative elements.
Week 8 – Branding & Entrepreneurship Basics (High School) (Younger kids will repeat week 7 and touch on basics of Entrepreneurship)
Students learn the basics of turning baking into a business: pricing, presentation, branding, and customer experience.
Week 9 – Final Project Preparation
Students plan and prepare their final cake or pastry project, applying the skills they have learned throughout the program.
Week 10 – Final Showcase & Presentation
Students complete and present their final creations. Schools may host a small showcase where students display their cakes and share what they learned.
Our mission is to empower youth with practical skills, inspire creativity, and introduce new opportunities for future success—one cake at a time.
We welcome the opportunity to partner with schools, after-school programs, and community organizations to bring this engaging and rewarding experience to students.
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Feel free to contact:
​​Shameria L. Aytch
Chief Executive Officer
MeriasCakesandCateringCo@gmail.com
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