Chocolate Cupcake Course

Our best recipe yet – you will not believe the results!  A truly specialist and excellent value Chocolate course that offers more bang for your buck and will leave your friends and family begging for more! Or the recipe at least… 

Expand your cake portfolio with our best chocolate cupcake recipe, exquisite decorations & a range of delectable icings made using everybody’s favourite ingredient…

Why do my chocolate cupcakes sink? Why do they turn out dry? Why do my cupcake cases always peel away?? If you’ve cried those questions out loud in a moment of baking frustration then this is the course for you!

During this course you will bake a dozen of your own gorgeously dark coloured and rich flavoured cupcakes using our favourite chocolate cupcake recipe, create loads of chocolate decorations using a range of professional techniques and pop them atop some seriously delicious icings including how to master the famous Russian nozzles.

Learn how to achieve successful baking and icing results with this notoriously tricky yet painfully delicious ingredient…

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

Baking a dozen of your own deliciously moist chocolate cupcakes

Perfect cupcakes EVERY time – Tips & Tricks

How to make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

How to make rich Chocolate Ganache

Piping perfect swirls

Piping a variety of floral effects including the amazing Russian Nozzle technique!

Chocolate tempering tutorial and demonstration

Creating two tone chocolate icing

Chocolate modelling icing introduction

Modelling an array of different chocolate decorations

Printing pretty and colourful patterns onto real handmade chocolates

How to make beautiful chocolate handmade roses

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

Weekdays 10am to 3:00pm (with lunch break)
Saturdays 11:00am to 4:00pm (with lunch break)
Sundays 12:30pm to 5:00pm (no lunch break)

Course Prices

The Chocolate Lovers Cupcake Course costs £110

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

Chocolate Cupcake Course

Chocolate Cupcake Class - Saturday 13th April 2024 - 10am to 3pm

Price: General Admission £110.00

Date: Saturday 13th April, 2024

Available Spaces: 2

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