Victorian Vintage Mini Cakes Course

On this fun yet informative course you will learn how to properly prepare, ice and decorate six of your own perfect miniature cakes to take home at the end of the day.

Watch out for mini cakes full of lumps and bumps… At TGCC you’ll learn how to create stunning mini cakes with a professional finish.

Using a broad range of sugarcraft techniques, our tutors will share with you all the inside tricks to make mini cakes a breeze. Following a subtle and classy Victorian theme carefully created by TGCC’s award-winning cake designers, you will make all these exquisite sugar decorations with which to adorn your mini cakes, finished off with fine satin ribbons.

And there’s no need to bring a thing – we’ll provide you with all the tools and equipment required, and even a box and bag to take your cakes safely home in.

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 a 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

Cake & icing recipe sheets to take home

Making large fondant roses

How to crumb coat ready baked cakes

Icing 6 mini cakes each

Sugarcraft moulds made easy

Modelling icing tutorial – hints and tips

Making lovely vintage buttons

Making exquisite cameos

Sugar floristry, cute handmade flowers

Making luxury sugar bows

Stenciling patterns onto icing

Royal icing tutorial

How to pipe stripes and polka dots

Embellishing cakes with ribbons and lace

Storing Mini Cakes & hints for baking in advance

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 individual listing as times may vary

Course Prices

The Victorian Mini Cake Courses is £95

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

Victorian Mini Cakes Course

Victorian Mini Cakes Class - Friday 12th January 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £95.00

Date: Friday 12th January, 2024

Available Spaces: 3

Victorian Mini Cakes Class - Sunday 25th February 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £95.00

Date: Sunday 25th February, 2024

Available Spaces: 4

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