If you've always dreamed of being a cake decorator, this 5-day masterclass is the perfect introduction to Cakes!

This class is perfect for absolute beginners! This is a 5 day course running for 5 hours each day.

DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS OF CAKE BAKING AND BUTTERCREAM MAKING

Mix, colour and bake a vanilla cake

Make swiss meringue buttercream in groups

Learn how to colour buttercream

Learn how to use a piping bag and practicing piping design techniques

DAY 2: MAKING A STRIPED CAKE

Learn how to cut and layer your colourful cake

Learn how to use essential cake tools to achieve smooth straight sides on your cake

Learn how create rainbow coloured stripes on the sides of your cake

DAY 3: FLORAL BUTTERCREAM PIPING TECHNIQUES

How to use piping bags and tips to decorate cupcakes with buttercream

How to pipe a rose, 5 petal flower and mum

How to pipe leaves and foliage to complete your cupcakes

Day 4: INTRODUCTION TO GUMPASTE AND FONDANT

Where to buy and how to store fondant and gumpaste

How to colour and mix fondant and gumpaste

How to use essential cake tools to achieve smooth straight sides on your cake

How to cover your cake in fondant and which tools to use

How to use fondant cutouts to decorate and finish your cake

How to add proper supports to your gumpaste teddy bear before placing on your finished cake

Day 5: STACKING & DECORATING A TWO TIERED CAKE

How to use piping bags and colours to decorate your cake

How to use essential cake tools to achieve smooth straight sides on you cake

How to properly add supports and stack a two tiered cake

You will go home with:

A one tier 6’’ round tall rainbow cake that you will have decorated yourself on Day 2

buttercream flower cupcakes from Day 3

A fondant cake with gumpaste topper that you will have created on Day 4

A two tiered buttercream cake flower cake on Day 5

Chocolate cake recipe, vanilla cake recipe, Swiss meringue and American buttercream recipe, emailed to you at the time of your booking

‘How to use piping tips’ recipe emailed to you at the time of your booking

Pictures are for display purposes only. Your teacher will talk you through design elements in any picture shown, but for efficient running of this class, you will be guided by her in terms of design.

All ingredients and equipment, including transport boxes, for your cake course are provided, you do not need to bring anything with you. The teacher will ensure that you work at a pace suitable for you.

If you would like, you can bring a large bag to carry your cake(s) home. We provide sturdy cardboard boxes, but you may find it easier to carry your cake(s) in a reusable tote bag especially if taking public transit to class.