Food Tech Assignment

Design brief

The purpose of the task

The purpose of this task is to prepare and decorate a full sized birthday cake to a client

The occasion chosen

The occasion chosen is a birthday

The theme chosen

The theme chosen is a classic simple theme

Brief explanation of why theme was chosen

Turning 18 marks a significant transition from adolescence to adulthood in many cultures. A classic theme can symbolise the idea
of embracing adulthood with grace and maturity. Classic themes are not subject to fleeting trends, making them appropriate for
a diverse age group which is particularly important for a milestone as important as the 18th birthday.

Target audience (celebrant / guests)

A classic 18th birthday cake's target audience encompasses a wide range of individuals, from the birthday person themselves to
their family, friends, peers, and beyond. The classic theme appeals to a broad range of ages and tastes, ensuring that family
members feel connected and included. The theme often carries a sense of tradition, making it appealing to older generations

10 photos showing design ideas for the theme chosen

 Food Tech Assignment

Detailed concept sketches (x3) of possible cake decorating ideas

Cake 1:
Positive- The colours give the cake a nice texture
Negative- The cake looks too creamy
interesting/ improvement- One improvement would be to limit the cream to provide more space for the strawberries, enhancing
their prominence and the overall fruitiness of the cake.

Cake 2:
Positive- The flowers give the cake an elegant modest appearance
Negative- The base of the cake is too vague
interesting/ improvement- There could be crumbled chocolate on the side of the base, providing texture

Cake 3:
Positive- The colours used make the cake more appealing and attractive
Negative- The cake is simple when it comes to the face of the cake
interesting/ improvement- The spread of sprinkles pointing towards the cream leads our eyes to candle which is quite interesting
when observing the cake

Justification for final choice

For the upcoming birthday celebration, the chosen simple classic theme perfectly encapsulates the appropriate theme for a
diverse age group which is particularly important for a milestone as important as the 18th birthday. The birthday cake's colour
combination of black, brown, gold, and white is a fantastic fit for the chosen classic theme and the celebratory atmosphere.
Richness and warmth are represented through the colours black and brown, which also represent elegance and the celebrant's
maturity. Gold elements also give the cake a look of luxury and elegance. This theme appeals to both the celebrant and the
guests, resulting in a unified setting that fits a range of preferences. With a budget of $18.70, careful selection of decorations
and accessories ensures an elegant ambiance without exceeding financial constraints. The understated elegance of the theme
ensures that guests will have a memorable and beautiful celebration that matches the celebrant's personal style.

A list of items required to complete the practical component of the task:

Cake (provided)
Strawberries $4.00
Chocolate $3.00
Happy birthday label $3.00
Cream $3.70
Cake board (provided)
Frosting $5.00

Full cost $18.70

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