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NY Cake Academy, founded by renowned cake decorator Joan Mansour over 25 years ago, has evolved into a premier one-stop-shop in Manhattan for all baking needs. With a 5,000 square foot store, it offers a vast array of supplies, runs a cake decorating school, and is recognized for its excellence in the industry, earning accolades from ZAGAT and the New York Press.

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NY Cake Academy

Upcoming Classes at NY Cake Academy

  • Cake Decorating 101

    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.

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 21st, 4:30–7pm Eastern Time
    Price: $150
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  • Intro to Macarons

    Discover the secrets to creating delectable and flawless Italian macarons in this introductory course at NY Cake Academy. Uncover the art of troubleshooting common baking challenges while working in small groups, and enjoy the ease and excitement of making these delicate treats. All supplies and materials are provided for a seamless learning experience.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 11th, 4:30–7pm Eastern Time
    Price: $99.99
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  • Cake Decorating 101 (Couples Class)

    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.

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 21st, 4:30–7pm Eastern Time
    Price: $300
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  • Modern Chocolate Desserts with Nick Malgieri

    Explore the artistry of modern chocolate creations with a diverse array of delectable treats. From the fusion of cheesecake and brownies to the indulgence of chocolate pecan Bourbon cake, elevate your dessert repertoire with expert guidance. Delight in the sophistication of Peter Kump’s flourless chocolate soufflé and the irresistible crunch of crisp chocolate shortbreads.

    Next start date: Sunday, Mar 24th, 12–4pm Eastern Time
    Price: $199.99
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  • Harry Potter Book with Jörg Amsler

    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.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 20th, 10am–6pm Eastern Time
    Price: $299
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  • Pastry Essentials: Leavening in Baking

    Embark on a journey into the heart of baking with our Pastry Essentials course focusing on leavening. Unlock the mysteries behind fermentation, yeast, and chemical leaveners as you explore the diverse world of bread making. From mastering shaping techniques to perfecting simple glazes, elevate your skills while indulging in delightful creations like Milk Bread, Muffins, and Scones.

    Next start date: Monday, May 6th, 12:30–4:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Cake Baking Certificate Series

    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.

    Next start date: Monday, Jun 3rd, 12–4pm Eastern Time
    Price: $999.99
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  • Buttercream Essentials Certificate Series

    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.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 11am–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $999.99
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  • Macarons & Entremets with Fred Cibisi-Levin

    Unleash your creativity and elevate your baking skills with a renowned pastry chef. Master the art of crafting exquisite French pastries and desserts with precision and finesse.

    Next start date: Saturday, May 4th, 10am–6pm Eastern Time
    Price: $699
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  • Buttercream Essentials: Buttercream Flowers

    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.

    Next start date: Friday, Mar 29th, 10am–2pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Pastry Essentials Certificate Series

    Unlock the secrets to pastry perfection in our comprehensive certificate series. From mastering classic fillings to perfecting dough shaping, delve into essential techniques to create an array of delectable treats. Elevate your baking prowess and earn your NY Cake certification with this immersive 5-class journey!

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 1st, 12:30–4:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $999.99
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  • Pastry Essentials: Family of Cookies

    Embark on a delectable journey into the world of cookie crafting, where you'll uncover the science behind perfecting every batch. From mastering mixing methods to honing piping skills, explore the artistry of creating four classic cookie varieties. Indulge in a delightful tasting experience featuring a tempting selection of treats, from Chocolate Brownie Chip to Cinnamon Shortbread!

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 1st, 12:30–4:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Pastry Essentials: Working with Crusts

    Embark on a culinary adventure exploring the intricate world of crusts and doughs. From mastering mixing methods to perfecting lemon curd and meringue, hone your pastry skills with hands-on practice. Join us to elevate your baking game and indulge in classic treats like Apple Pie and Lemon Tart!

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 8th, 12:30–4:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Buttercream Essentials: Palette Knife Art

    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!

    Next start date: Friday, Mar 22nd, 10am–2pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Buttercream Essentials: Piping Principles

    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.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 11am–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Pastry Essentials: Èclairs Dissected

    Uncover the secrets of perfecting éclairs and cream puffs with expert guidance. Master the art of crafting silky custard and delectable chocolate glaze. Join us for a hands-on baking experience and elevate your pastry skills to create these classic treats.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 15th, 12:30–4:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Cake Baking Essentials: Chocolate in Cakes

    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.

    Next start date: Monday, Jun 24th, 12–4pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • European Tea Cookies with Jörg Amsler

    Explore the art of traditional European cookie baking with a master pastry chef. Delve into the intricate techniques and rich flavors that define these delightful treats. Elevate your baking skills and impress your loved ones with these exquisite creations.

    Next start date: Sunday, Apr 21st, 10am–4pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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  • Flaky Croissants

    Discover the artistry behind crafting authentic, flaky pastries in this hands-on workshop. Unveil the secrets of creating perfectly layered croissants, tracing their heritage from Eastern Europe to France. Learn to master pre-made doughs, precision cutting, and indulgent fillings under expert guidance at NY Cake Academy.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 25th, 12–4pm Eastern Time
    Price: $150
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  • Buttercream Essentials: Horizontal Cake Textures

    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.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 17th, 11am–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $250
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118 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011
NY Cake Academy
Chelsea, Manhattan
118 W 22nd St
Btwn 6th & 7th Avenues
New York, New York 10011

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Description

N.Y. Cake & Baking Distributor first opened its doors known as the Chocolate Gallery more than 25 years ago. It was founded by Joan Mansour renowned cake decorator and gold medal award winner by the Societe Culinaire Philantropique. She not only was awarded National teacher of the year, regional teacher of the year and award for most students taught. She was also inducted into the Wilton Hall of Fame.

Since, customers asked repeatedly for a shop to purchase supplies to bake and decorate their cakes, she decided to emphasize more on baking products and we thereby became known as New York Cake and Baking Distributor. We have a 5,000 square foot store carrying everything you need. We became known as the “one stop shop” for all your baking needs as well as a baker’s paradise.

Joan opened up a school of cake decorating where she taught some of the most renowned cake decorators today in Manhattan. We were published in numerous magazines including Family Circle, Womens Day, and Martha Stewart Living as a source for purchasing cookie cutters, cake pans, gum paste cutters and tools, sanding colored sugars, silver and gold dragees, Petal dusts, Silver and gold powder, chocolate molds as well as many other hard to find items.

We are a wholesaler as well as retailer to all those who are interested in baking & decorating. Our flagship store is located in the Chelsea Area of Manhattan. We carry the full line of tools from the most basic to the hardest to find items. We enjoy serving the occasional baker to the most professional.

We have been rated in ZAGAT where it honors the businesses featured in America’s most prestigious Dining & Shopping Guide of 2009/10. New York Cake & Baking Distributor was quoted as “This flatiron shop stocks “everything for the sweet kitchen” from cake decorating supplies like food coloring, gum paste and sprinkles to cookie cutters, pans “ in any shape”, doilies and “ beautiful dragees” and decorations that “ pique the imagination” of “amateurs” and “professionals “ alike.

The New York Press has awarded New York Cake & Baking Distributors as the “Best place to get huge blocks of Bittersweet Valhrona Chocolate” in its Best of Manhattan 2009. Joan's two daughters, Lisa Mansour and Jenny Kash, have taken managerial control over Nycake with much continued success. Lisa is also lead instructor for Nycake Academy and Jenny has extended NYCAKE to the internet with online and wholesale services.

Accessibility: This school is not wheelchair accessible.


Reviews of NY Cake Academy

(4.6-star rating across 448 reviews)
  • 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
  • Valentine Cake Pops

    Anonymous review on 2/13/2024
    LISA IS VERY PATIENT, WHICH MAKES HER A GREAT TEACHER.
  • Rose Cupcake

    Reviewed by ann Z. on 2/11/2024
    I absolutely loved this class. If only you could see the finished product… the cupcakes look so professional! The teacher broke everything down step-by-step and with the right tools making the perfect cupcake is totally doable. There was plenty of working space and it was very clean. I can’t wait to take another class.
  • 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 10/3/2023
    Finished class 40 min earlier
  • Vintage Cake Decorating 102

    Reviewed by Yashica G. on 9/24/2023
    The instructor was patient & knew exactly how to support each person! Will absolutely take another class
  • Royal Icing Cookies

    Reviewed by Joan S. on 9/23/2023
    Knowledgeable teacher Well planned and executed program Supportive atmosphere Good group of interested participants I look forward to taking another.
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Anonymous review on 9/17/2023
    Chef Cynthia was patient and did a great job at answering questions.
  • Cake Decorating 101

    Reviewed by Lori G. on 9/7/2023
    The teacher (who I believe was the owner) was indifferent and sour faced. She did not make what should have been a fun class, fun.
  • Cake Decorating 101

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

    Reviewed by Millie G. on 8/27/2023
    The instructor was knowledgeable and we received great tips. However, the ingredients used were of very poor quality. As a result, terrible to work with and very poor taste. I do not recommend.
  • Cake Decorating 101

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

    Reviewed by Clarice C. on 8/9/2023
    It was a great class, super efficient, and loved how many techniques we learned with just a few tips. My one thing was that I would've loved to get to keep the supplies we used to practice at home.
  • Buttercream Floral Cupcake

    Reviewed by Prige G. on 8/4/2023
    Loved it.
  • 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!
  • Buttercream Floral Cupcake

    Reviewed by Jennifer S. on 7/7/2023
    I really enjoyed the class. Loved the way my cupcake floral decoration came out. I plan to take more courses from here. Love the store!
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students praise the classes at NY Cake Academy, mentioning helpful instructors who are knowledgeable and supportive. They appreciate the well-planned and executed programs and the supportive atmosphere. Many students express their desire to take another class, highlighting how much they enjoyed the learning experience. The classes provide hands-on learning, allowing students to practice and perfect their techniques in the moment. Quotes: 1. "Very helpful for a hands-on class... instructor helped so much." 2. "The overall space was clean and organized... Each student got to work with 3 different piping tips and learned different techniques." 3. "The class was small but it was full of attention from the instructor... she was amazing."

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