Buttercream Cake Classes
Below, you'll find the details of all buttercream cake classes currently available.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to develop your existing skills, these hands-on classes will guide you through creating a beautifully decorated cake to take home and enjoy.
What You’ll Learn:
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How to achieve a smooth and professional buttercream finish.
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Techniques for creating decorative swirls that add texture and style.
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How to add finishing touches using sweet treats to complete your cake design.
Class Details:
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Private classes are available for groups of up to 4 attendees, making them ideal for friends or family. You’ll receive plenty of individual guidance and support throughout the session.
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Who Can Attend: Suitable for all skill levels. Participants must be aged 18 or over.
More information about each available design can be found below.
Can I choose a different design?
If you have seen another design you would love to recreate during a class, please get in touch. I’m always happy to discuss custom designs and can provide a price based on the techniques and level of detail involved.
Please note that class time is limited, so some designs may need to be adapted to ensure they can be completed successfully within the session.
Ready to Join?
Spaces are limited, so book your place today to secure your space. I look forward to welcoming you and helping you create your own beautifully decorated cake.
In this class, each attendee will decorate their own pre-baked cake, learning the techniques needed to create a beautifully finished buttercream cake from beginning to end.
During the class, you will learn how to:
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Level and fill your cake to create an even, well-structured base.
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Apply buttercream to achieve a smooth, professional finish around the cake.
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Create a neat sprinkle border around the base using a selection of colourful sprinkles.
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Pipe buttercream swirls using a star nozzle to create a tidy, consistent design around the top edge.
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Finish your cake with colourful chocolate sweets to complete the design.
Throughout the session, I’ll share tips and guidance on buttercream consistency, decorating techniques, tools, and how to achieve clean, professional-looking results.
Everything you need is provided, including your cake, buttercream, decorations, equipment, apron and a box to safely take your finished cake home.
This class is perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to build confidence and improve their buttercream decorating skills.
DATE: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
TIME: 10am - 2pm
PRICE: £205*
*discount available for 3-4 attendees
In this class, each attendee will decorate their own pre-baked cake, learning how to create a beautifully finished buttercream cake with a smooth finish, drip effect and layered heart decorations.
During the class, you will learn how to:
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Level and fill your cake to create an even, well-structured base.
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Colour buttercream and apply a smooth, professional finish around the cake.
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Create a neat drip effect, with guidance on drip consistency and temperature for the best results.
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Pipe buttercream rosettes to create a full, textured finish on top of the cake.
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Add layered heart decorations to complete the design.
Throughout the session, I’ll share tips and guidance on buttercream consistency, decorating techniques, tools, and how to achieve clean, professional-looking results.
Everything you need is provided, including your cake, buttercream, decorations, equipment, apron and a box to safely take your finished cake home.
This class is suitable for beginners, as well as those looking to develop their buttercream skills and gain confidence creating drip cake designs.
DATE: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
TIME: 10am - 2pm
PRICE: £210*
*discount available for 3-4 attendees
In this class, each attendee will decorate their own pre-baked cake, creating a beautifully textured buttercream design using soft pastel colours, piped details, mini eggs and handmade floral decorations.
During the class, you will learn how to:
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Level and fill your cake to create an even, stable base ready for decorating.
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Colour buttercream to create soft pastel shades.
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Apply a smooth buttercream finish around the cake.
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Use a variety of piping nozzles to create swirls, stars and textured designs around the top and base of the cake.
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Add mini eggs and handmade decorative flowers to complete the spring-inspired design.
Throughout the session, I’ll share tips and guidance on buttercream consistency, piping techniques, tools, and how to create clean, professional-looking finishes.
Everything you need is provided, including your cake, buttercream, decorations, equipment, apron and a box to safely take your finished cake home.
This class is suitable for beginners, as well as anyone wanting to build confidence and expand their buttercream piping skills.
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Participants must be aged 18 or over to attend.
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My classes are private bookings, either for individuals or groups of friends. To ensure everyone receives plenty of guidance and support, buttercream classes have a maximum of 4 attendees and fondant classes have a maximum of 2 attendees.
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Places are secured once full payment has been received and bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join me in my home kitchen in Ascot, Berkshire for this cake decorating class. Suitable for any level of cake decorator including complete beginners.
What will we do?
Join me in my home kitchen in Ascot, Berkshire for a relaxed and creative cake decorating experience, suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners.
During your class, you will decorate a 6 inch, four-layer round vanilla cake which has been baked and prepared in advance by me.
Depending on your chosen class, you will learn how to:
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Level, fill and stack your cake
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Apply a crumb coat to create a smooth base
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Add a final layer of buttercream and learn how to achieve a smooth finish using a cake scraper
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Add decorative finishing touches to complete your design
At the end of the class, your finished cake will be boxed ready for you to take home, along with tips on how to transport it safely.
You’ll leave with new skills, more confidence and the knowledge to recreate your design at home for future celebrations.
Class Details:
Join us for a relaxed, interactive class. With a maximum of 4 students per buttercream class expect a laid-back, enjoyable atmosphere as you learn new skills.
What's Included:
Everything you need for the class is provided, including:
✔ Ingredients
✔ Equipment and tools
✔ Apron to wear during the class
✔ Cake box to take your cake home
✔ Refreshments throughout the day
✔ A hints and tips sheet to help you continue practising at home
Please bring a packed lunch.
What to wear:
Come dressed comfortably for a creative day. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes (no heels). You are also welcome to bring your own slippers if you’d like to feel extra cosy.
After your class:
Your learning doesn’t stop when you leave. You’ll receive a handy hints and tips sheet summarising what you’ve learned, and you’re welcome to get in touch if you have questions while practising your new skills at home.
Booking information:
Classes are non-refundable once booked. If you are unable to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. If I am able to fill your place, a refund will be provided.
For full class terms and conditions, please click here.
Please note that cakes are made in a kitchen where nuts, eggs, milk, gluten and other allergens are present. I cannot guarantee that any cake is completely allergen-free. If you have an allergy, intolerance or coeliac disease, please discuss this with me before booking.
As this class is perfect for beginners it makes a great day out or as a gift for someone.