Buttercream Piping Cake & Cupcake Masterclass

Buttercream iced cakes are fast becoming all the rage; an alternative to traditional sugarpaste iced cakes, these beautiful and versatile designs are perfect for all occasions making this course is a must-do for keen cake decorators.

You will make perfect consistency buttercream on the class in an assortment of colours before learning how to expertly decorate in four icing styles as well as making multi tonal iced cupcakes.

You will use dummy cakes enabling you to practice and save your work, as well as icing a vanilla cake and cupcakes to take home too.

Everything you need is provided for the day including equipment, tools, ingredients, cake boxes and even a special bag to take your cakes home in. Just bring yourself and your love of cakes!

Our cake courses are held at our lovely bakery and cake decorating shop in central Chelmsford, Essex.  Did you know we do over 15 different courses for all types of cakes? And that you can get up to 20% discount after you’ve booked one?! For details on this fantastic offer, and to check out all of our courses, click here. Terms and conditions apply.

Course Content

Baking cupcakes on the day

Making buttercream icing

Colouring and flavouring

Multi tonal icing

Piping basics

Learn about icing nozzles, which do what

Icing practice on dummy cakes: ruffle, rose, mermaid, frill

Icing on real cake to take home your choice of the above

Icing on 6 cupcakes to take home: multi tonal swirls

Troubleshoot your cupcake problems with experienced bakers plus handy hints along the way…..

Course Details

Skill Level

Any level, beginners and upwards

Course Location

This course is held at our professional bakery and cake decorating shop in Chelmsford in Essex. Car parking is available very nearby if you are driving, otherwise Chelmsford is just a 30 minute train ride from London Liverpool Street station if you decide to travel by train, and our shop is just a few minutes walk from the station.

Course Times

See event details below as times can vary

Course Prices

This course costs £125

Parking & Travel

There are a number of public car parks within a minute of our shop, when you book you will receive a confirmation email with details on these. We are also very near to Chelmsford Rail and Bus stations, just a  simple few minute walk.

What's Included

The course price includes all baking ingredients, materials, recipe and icing handouts to take home, all sugarcraft tools, equipment, refreshments and of course your dozen beautifully baked and decorated cupcakes all boxed up to take home.

Exclusive TGCC discounts for you!

Course attendees will receive a 10% discount on any items purchased in the cake decorating shop Creative Baking Supplies on the day of your course – with no minimum spend! PLUS, if you book one course with us, you will be entitled to 20% off other courses in the future. For more information on how to get this fantastic discount or to book just give the shop a call on 01245 283986. Terms and conditions apply.

**PLEASE NOTE!** Our online booking & payments system is via PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account to pay! PayPal is also a secure payments system for most credit or debit cards. If you have problems with the booking system, please call the shop to book your course on 01245 283986. Click on a date below to book your course:

Course Dates

Buttercream Masterclass

Buttercream Cake & Cupcake Masterclass - Monday 18th December 2023 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £125.00

Date: Monday 18th December, 2023

Available Spaces: 2

Buttercream Cake & Cupcake Masterclass - Monday 8th January 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £125.00

Date: Monday 8th January, 2024

Available Spaces: 4

Buttercream Cake & Cupcake Masterclass - Sunday 21st January 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £125.00

Date: Sunday 21st January, 2024

Available Spaces: 2

Buttercream Cake & Cupcake Masterclass - Saturday 27th January 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £125.00

Date: Saturday 27th January, 2024

Available Spaces: 4

Buttercream Cake & Cupcake Masterclass - Saturday 17th February 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £95.00

Date: Saturday 17th February, 2024

Available Spaces: 3

Buttercream Cake & Cupcake Masterclass - Friday 8th March 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £95.00

Date: Friday 8th March, 2024

Available Spaces: 4

Buttercream Cake & Cupcake Masterclass - Sunday 21st April 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £125.00

Date: Sunday 21st April, 2024

Available Spaces: 5

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