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Master the art of cake baking with a variety of hands-on classes in NYC. From basic techniques to advanced decorating skills, learners can elevate their baking game and create delicious, beautiful cakes for any occasion.

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Cake Decorating 101

NY Cake Academy @ 118 West 22nd Street, New York

Master the art of cake decorating and elevate your skills to create stunning, textured buttercream cakes. Learn a range of piping techniques, from shells to rosettes, and discover how to apply them to your creations. Unleash your creativity and impress with beautiful designs at NY Cake Academy's Cake Decorating course.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Easter Speckle Cake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 West 22nd Street, New York

Master the art of creating an enchanting Easter centerpiece with precision and flair. Explore the techniques of buttercream icing and fondant application as you transform a simple cake into a canvas for your creativity. Elevate your decorating skills with a charming gold-speckled design, culminating in the perfect backdrop for a delightful bunny cookie.

(448) All levels 12 and older
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$150
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Introduction to Baking

SugarRoom @ 44-21 Queens Blvd, New York, NY

Learn how to create four famous and delicious cakes, including carrot cake and red velvet cake, in this hands-on baking workshop. Discover how to make the perfect cream cheese frosting and various buttercreams for your cakes and cupcakes. Limited space is available, so sign up now to decorate your sweet treats!

(60) All levels 16 and older
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Easter Cakesicles

NY Cake Academy @ 118 West 22nd Street, New York

Learn the art of creating cake-based popsicles in this hands-on class at NY Cake Academy. Discover how to coat them with chocolate, decorate them with fondant, and troubleshoot any issues under the guidance of an expert instructor. Take home a box of your hand-made cake popsicles and impress your friends and family with this unique twist on a classic treat.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Cake Baking Certificate Series

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Elevate your baking skills with our comprehensive Cake Baking Essentials Certificate series. From mastering classic frosting techniques to understanding the intricacies of cake layer assembly, each class is designed to equip you with the expertise to create delicious and visually stunning cakes. Dive into a diverse range of recipes, including cupcakes, layer cakes, mousse cakes, and specialty diet options, ensuring you're prepared to excel in the art of cake baking.

(448) All levels 12 and older
$999.99

5 sessions

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Cake Baking Essentials: Cupcakes

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Dive into the world of cupcakes with our Cake Baking Essentials class. Master the liquid-fat mixing method, ingredient functionality, and piping techniques as you create three delectable varieties. Elevate your baking skills and delight your taste buds with expert guidance from NY Cake Academy's Baking & Pastry Fundamentals.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Cake Baking Essentials: The Layer Cake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Uncover the secrets to crafting exquisite layer cakes at NY Cake Academy's Baking & Pastry Fundamentals class. Master the art of balancing taste and structure while learning frosting techniques and cake assembly tricks from expert instructors. Elevate your baking skills with hands-on experiences in a vibrant kitchen setting.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Buttercream Essentials Certificate Series

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Unlock the artistry of buttercream mastery with our comprehensive certificate series. From perfecting cake assembly to creating stunning decorations, delve into the versatility of this essential medium. Gain expertise in various buttercream types and unleash your creativity with an array of piping techniques, tools, and decorative styles.

(448) All levels 12 and older
$999.99

5 sessions

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Buttercream Essentials: Buttercream Flowers

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn to pipe life-like buttercream flowers and create floral sprays for your cakes in this advanced cake decorating class at NY Cake Academy. Master techniques to create four types of flowers and the intricate basketweave design for a truly dazzling finish. Join us for this final class of the Buttercream Essentials Certificate and elevate your cake decorating skills to the next level.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Buttercream Essentials: Palette Knife Art

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner artist with palette knives and create stunning, abstract buttercream masterpieces in this trending cake decorating technique. Learn the art of color and texture placement in NY Cake Academy's latest class, where you'll discover the beauty of palette knife flower cakes using Italian Meringue Buttercream. Get ready to take your cake decorating skills to the next level!

(448) All levels 12 and older

Buttercream Essentials: Piping Principles

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Master the art of cake decorating with the first class in the Buttercream Essentials Certificate series at NY Cake Academy. Discover the secrets of classic piping techniques and learn to create beautiful shapes and forms using various piping tips. Impress your friends and family with stunningly decorated cupcakes.

(448) Beginner 12 and older

Cake Baking Essentials: Mousse Cake Construction

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Master the art of creating European-style mousse cakes and learn the secrets behind perfect sponge cakes, various mousse types, and stunning glazes. Join NY Cake Academy's Baking & Pastry Fundamentals class and discover the techniques for making meringues, different glaze types, and expert tips for cake assembly. Don't miss the chance to create and indulge in a Glazed Orange Chiffon and Raspberry Mousse Cake.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Cake Baking Essentials: Chocolate in Cakes

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Indulge your sweet tooth and master the art of incorporating chocolate into cakes in this comprehensive class at NY Cake Academy. Discover the versatility of cocoa-based cakes and learn essential techniques for working with chocolate ingredients. From custards to ganache frostings, elevate your baking skills and create mouthwatering chocolate creations.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Cake Baking Essentials: Specialty Diet Cakes

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn to make delicious, gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly cakes in this class of the Cake Baking Essentials Certificate. Learn to accommodate different dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor or texture, and create mouthwatering pastries that everyone can enjoy. Join NY Cake Academy's Baking & Pastry Fundamentals and become a pro in specialty diet baking!

(448) All levels 12 and older

Buttercream Essentials: Horizontal Cake Textures

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Master the art of creating stunning textured designs on the sides of frosted cakes in this hands-on cake decorating class. Learn techniques using Swiss Meringue Buttercream to create horizontal stripes, spirals, and more. Elevate your cake decorating skills at NY Cake Academy.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Cake Decorating 101 (Couples Class)

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Master the art of cake decorating and elevate your skills to create stunning, textured buttercream cakes. Learn a range of piping techniques, from shells to rosettes, and discover how to apply them to your creations. Unleash your creativity and impress with beautiful designs at NY Cake Academy's Cake Decorating course.

(448) Beginner 16 and older
$300
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Vintage Cake Decorating 102

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Take your cake decorating skills to the next level with our advanced class at NY Cake Academy. Build upon the foundations you learned in Cake Decorating 101 and discover new techniques and designs. All supplies and materials are included.

(448) Intermediate 12 and older

Buttercream Essentials: Drop Flower Secrets

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets of creating beautiful buttercream drop flowers with ease using specialty tips in this course at NY Cake Academy. Learn from expert instructors as you practice techniques with different tips to create roses, tulips, daisies, and more. Enhance your cake decorating skills and create stunning flower arrangements for a dynamic presentation.

(448) Beginner 12 and older

Harry Potter Book with Jörg Amsler

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Unleash your inner wizard with a magical cake decorating experience that will transport you to a realm of creativity and imagination. Join us for an unforgettable journey where sweet treats meet the world of Harry Potter.

(448) All levels 12 and older

Geode Cake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 West 22nd Street, New York

Discover the secrets behind creating stunning marble patterns and carving cakes in this innovative fondant cake design class. Unleash your creativity as you learn how to craft your very own geode and master additional techniques that will elevate your designs to new heights. All equipment is provided, and you'll get to take your masterpiece home with you.

(448) All levels 16 and older
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Reviews for Cake Classes in NYC

Cake Classes in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 508 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Camille R. on 2/18/2024
    The class was great, the instructor was wonderful and the site was impressive with all the products available for sale! Highly recommend
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Tatianah P. on 1/14/2024
    Amazing
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Hyacinth C. on 11/17/2023
    I will be taking 102. which means this class was exceptional. Great and patient teacher.
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Ava J. on 10/25/2023
    I got a lesson that was excellent from beginning to end. I enjoyed the class
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Emily C. on 10/14/2023
    the class was everything I wanted as a true beginner! engaging and fun - great to learn some basics.
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Anonymous review on 8/27/2023
    Instructor was great. The class was structured and timed perfectly.
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by David P. on 8/27/2023
    Great instructor!!
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by KERRY H. on 7/20/2023
    Lots of fun and technically very informative and easy to learn. Lisa is an amazing instructor! I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in cake decorating and perfecting their craft.
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Nesla B. on 7/19/2023
    This was a very nice experience, thank you!
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Demy O. on 6/26/2023
    Loved the class.Will be back for class 102!

Discover the Best Cake Making Classes in NYC

Cake making involves baking cakes and decorating them in a variety of creative ways. Most cakes contain four, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and butter. A variety of other ingredients can be added, depending on the desired flavor. To decorate cakes, different types of frosting or fondant are used, in addition to other types of edible decorations. People often make cakes to celebrate special occasions like birthdays or weddings. There is evidence that cakes were made hundreds of years ago, in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and this art form continues to be popular today.

Why You Should Learn Cake Making in NYC

Cake making can be a fun and creative activity, and many people learn it for this reason, however, it can also be financially rewarding. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which collects and analyzes statistics about the economy, over the next ten years, baking jobs in the United States will increase faster than average. The agency explains, “[p]opulation and income growth are expected to result in greater demand for a variety of commercial and retail specialty baked goods, including cupcakes, pies, and cakes.” BLS also finds that the New York metropolitan area has the highest level of employment in the country for bakers, making this a good choice of occupation if you live in New York City.

In-Person Cake Making Classes & Schools in NYC

There are a variety of different in-person cake making classes in New York City.

The NY Cake Academy is a popular place to learn cake decorating. It is located just a block away from the Flatiron Building, in the Flatiron District, which is known for its shopping, including many design and art stores. NY Cake Academy was founded by Joan Mansour in 1991. She and her daughters teach a variety of different cake decorating classes there. 

Cake Decorating 101 is a two and a half hour class at the NY Cake Academy, where participants learn basic cake decorating techniques. These include a variety of piping techniques such as shell, stars, zig-zag, and rosettes. Participants also learn how to crumb coat, how to work with American Buttercream, and how to work with multiple piping tips. All materials are provided. The class costs $150. NY Cake Academy also offers Cake Decorating 201, which builds on Cake Decorating 101, and covers more advanced decorating skills.

Another option at the NY Cake Academy is Geode Cake, where students learn how to make a cake that looks like it has a crystal geode inside. In this class, the instructor teaches students how to create marble patterns in fondant, how to carve cake, how to make the geode, and other decorating techniques. Students take their cake home with them. The class runs for two hours and costs $125. All equipment is provided.

The SugarRoom is a cake design studio located in Queens, and also offers cake making workshops. It was founded by artist Juan Arache, who has won prizes for cake decorating, and designed cakes for a number of celebrities and dignitaries. Fondant Techniques is a four-hour workshop at the SugarRoom, and covers the secrets of using fondant to decorate a cake. Students learn how to roll out the fondant, how to cover a cake using sugar paste, and how to use a variety of tools such as cutters, silicone molds, and plungers. They also learn to use royal icing, fondant, and modeling paste to make designs. This class is $200, and has an average class size of eight. It is offered in English and Spanish. All materials are provided.

The SugarRoom also offers a class called Cupcake and Cake Toppers. This class is $150 and four hours long. Students learn how to make cake and cupcake decorations out of modeling paste. The class is also offered in both English and Spanish, and all materials are provided. 

Butter Lane offers a class called Sweetheart Cupcakes, which is intended for couples, and costs $150 for two people. Couples mix and scoop cupcakes, and then learn how to make icing to decorate them. Each couple takes home a dozen cupcakes. Butter Lane is a gourmet cupcake store located in the East Village. It sells both cakes and cupcakes–using natural ingredients when possible–and also offers classes and private parties.

Virtual Cake Making Classes & Schools

Some people prefer to take an online cake making class. Online classes can be a convenient option for those students who don’t want to deal with a commute, or who would like to learn from the comfort of home. Just like with in-person classes, online classes involve live instruction, and the ability to ask questions and receive feedback from the instructor. Some people actually prefer the online format because they feel more comfortable asking questions from behind a screen, rather than in front of a room full of people. A downside with online learning is that you’ll probably have to supply your own materials. You might also experience occasional technological issues such as internet connection problems.

If you want to learn online, there are a number of different virtual options for cake making and other types of baking and decorating classes. Food Craft is based in New York City and offers a virtual class called Cookie Decorating, where students can learn basic cookie decorating techniques, like marbling, flooding, and wet-on-wet. Each virtual class has a specific decorating theme, such as Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or Easter. Every student receives a cookie decorating kit with vanilla cookies, four different colors of icing, sprinkles, toothpicks, a pair of gloves, and food craft tissue paper. Gluten-free or vegan cookies can be substituted upon request. Students need to provide paper towels and a pair of scissors. This class costs $850, and runs for two hours. 

Home Cooking New York is also based in New York City. It opened in 2009, and offers a number of virtual cooking classes. In the Summer Pie Workshop, students learn a fundamental baking skill; how to bake a double-crust summer fruit pie with an all-butter crust. This class runs for an hour and a half through Zoom, and costs $50. Students can get a list of supplies and ingredients online, or if they prefer, can simply watch the demonstration. They will leave the class with all the skills and knowledge they need to bake a pie successfully.

The Good Food Project is a school run by culinary instructor Chelly Klann, who works to make cooking fun and accessible for everyone. It has a number of different online classes, including classes in cookie baking. The French Macaron Step-By-Step Class covers making, flavoring, piping, baking, and filling a batch of French macaron cookies. This class is an hour and a half long, and costs $40. Students get a Zoom link and a supply list after they register.

Private Group Cake Making Classes in NYC

If you’re trying to plan an entertaining activity for a group, consider booking a private group cake making class through CourseHorse. Cake making doesn’t require previous experience, and can be a great way to entertain people of all different ages. When you book a group event through CourseHorse, you don’t have to register, and there are no booking fees. Within 24 hours, you’ll get confirmation of your booking, and you can make changes to your total group size up to 72 hours before your event, provided that you meet the minimum group size.

CourseHorse also offers a variety of other baking-related classes for groups, including many different dessert options. For example, in the Virtual Apple Crisp Workshop, participants bake an apple crisp from scratch, led by a professional chef instructor. Non Perishable ingredients are shipped to each person ahead of time, plus a gift card to purchase perishable items. Participants need to supply a pie plate, knife and cutting board, bowl, saucepan, wooden spoon, and whisk. The class runs for an hour and a half, and participants learn to prep the apple filling, make the streusel topping, bake the apple crisp, and make apple cider whipped cream. The class costs $110 per person, and can be taken by up to 255 people.

The Virtual Yeasted Donut Workshop is another popular private baking class for groups. Up to 250 people can take this class at one time. It runs for an hour and a half, and costs $105 per person. A professional chef and instructor teaches participants to make dough, and roll, cut, and fry donuts. They also make a sugar to roll the donuts in, and a chocolate sauce for dipping. The ingredients to make the donuts are shipped ahead of time, along with a gift card to purchase cream, milk, butter, and eggs. Participants need to supply a number of common kitchen tools, including a bowl, cookie sheet, and rolling pin.

Most virtual group classes booked through CourseHorse take place via Zoom. However, if you prefer a different platform, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Google Meets are also supported. Contact CourseHorse for more information about scheduling a private group cake making class, or to discuss other group class options.

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