NY Cake Academy Classes, New York

Learn the foundations of cake decorating and several piping techniques including: shells, stars, zig-zag and rosettes. The first ½ of this lesson will concentrate on mastering basic skills and proper technique. The second part of the class will focus on applying the skills you learned to create a professional looking textured buttercream cake. Filling,...

In this class we will be building upon the skills that were covered in Cake Decorating 101. Students will learn more complex piping techniques, and how to create and arrange decorative floral elements. Tools and Skills Covered: Piping techniques that we will cover in this class include creating basket weave patterns and creating a variety of flowers...

Join James Beard Award winning Pastry Chef Nick Malgieri for this super sweet Valentine’s Dessert class.   Chocolate and Valentine’s Day are a perfect match and these chocolate cakes and desserts will make the day even more special. Join Nick and learn how to make: Chocolate Eminence:  Flourless chocolate layers studded with hazelnuts...

An intro to fondant, you'll learn how to properly crumb coat a cake, and then cover it with fondant to get that smooth, professional looking finish. This class will also cover an overview of how to make different variations of bows to top your cake. At the end of the class, each student will have their very own bow cake to take home. Tools and Skills...

I Love Lemons! After the holidays our dessert palates are a little exhausted and winter doesn’t afford much in the way of interesting fruits.  It’s time for lemons – tangy and delicious cake, tart, cookies, and a frozen lemon mousse. East 62nd Street Lemon Cake:  One of Maida Heatter’s most beloved recipes Tarte au Citron a la...

Intro to Cake Pops. Learn how easy this trendy dessert is to make and decorate seasonally.  Please Note: Classes will begin on time so please be sure to allow enough time to arrive and prepare prior to the start of the class. The studio will be open to students 15 minutes prior to beginning of class to allow for set up. Classes occasionally...

Learn all the tips and tricks to make these fluffy and delicious meringue pops. Student make, color, pipe AND decorate their meringues. 

A sweet twist on a classic bouquet. Learn how to make an edible rose bouquet using a cake pop base. 

Learn the main difference between coating and couverture chocolates. We'll discuss the proper uses for both and learn how to work with coating chocolate in chocolate molds.

Intro class to learning the tips and tricks to making the perfect royal icing cookies!

Create this trending cake design! Work with fondant and buttercream to achieve this cartoon style cake! Please note completion of Fondant 101 is REQUIRED before registering for this class. 

Learn how easy and fun it is to make Italian Macarons! The perfect intro class for beginners.