Sharp Edge 2 Tier Cake Masterclass

An intensive, fully comprehensive start to finish experience – this is only class you will need to hit the ground running in the world of occasion cake making. The course is specifically designed with beginners to intermediates in mind and your experienced tutors will impart upon you her secrets to successful cake making, giving you the ability and confidence to take home baking to the next level.

Under close guidance, you will receive all the help you need to create a stunning tiered cake with a professional finish. Our tutors have  years experience between them, teaching people from all over the world and has a wealth of baking tricks to share with you. You will start the day by baking your sponge cakes from scratch, and follow up making perfect consistency icings and exquisite decorations with which to decorate it.

Everything will be fully demonstrated in an easy to follow step-by-step format and you will be surprised at what you can achieve. You will leave the class with a cake to be proud of, recipe sheet packs and handy guide notes, as well as the confidence to create more beautiful cake projects at home.

All ingredients and equipment are provided for your use on the class, as well packaging to take your cake home in. Just bring yourself and your love of cakes.

Course Content

Fool-proof recipes for never-fail cakes

Cake Tins & Techniques

Troubleshooting Baking Q&A

Creating a professional presentation board

Icing a dummy cake (a must for all tiered cakes!)

Recipe for perfect buttercream

Introduction to sugarcraft tools & techniques

Making beautiful floral decorations

Crafting exquisite decorative edible lace

How to properly prep a for flawless decorating

Icing your cake with fondant

Creating a sharp edge finish

Portion Sizing & Scaling

Stacking, dowelling and transportation advice

Course Details

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

10am to 4pm

Course Prices

£145 person which includes everything you need for the day including a box to take your cake home in.

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 beautifully baked and decorated cake 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


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Baking & Decorating Masterclass

Sharp Edge 2 Tier Cake Class - Tuesday 30th April 2024 - 10am to 4pm

Price: General Admission £145.00

Date: Tuesday 30th April, 2024

Available Spaces: 3

Sharp Edge 2 Tier Cake Class - Monday 20th May 2024 - 10am to 4pm

Price: General Admission £145.00

Date: Monday 20th May, 2024

Available Spaces: 3

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