Traditionally, Christmas cakes are covered with almond paste or marzipan, before being covered with a crisp white royal icing, but more and more people are starting to look to modern cake decorating tends to decorate their cakes.

Back by popular demand, my modern Woolly Hat with Pom-Pom Cake was originally created for a corporate private client in 2018. It has proven so popular over the last couple of years that I am thrilled to be able to bring it back in 2026!

 

In this face-to-face cake decorating class, you will learn:

– How to prepare your cake for covering.

– How to cover your cake with marzipan or almond paste.

– How to work with ready-to-roll icings or sugarpastes.

– How to use gel-based food colourings to colour your ready-to-roll icings or sugarpastes.

– How to use food-safe moulds to create a realistic knit effect.

– How to create a super fluffy realistic woollen pom-pom with icing.

– How to apply the perfect finishing touches to ensure your cake is Christmas Day ready.

 

I will bake the cake for you to use during the class, so there is no need to worry about getting the perfect bake. However, during the class you will receive a handy instruction pack, including all of the recipes you will need to recreate your Woolly Hat with Pom-Pom Cake again at home and, of course, you will get to take the cake you create during the class home as well! Whether you’ll be able to bring yourself to cut into it…?

 

The class will be held at my dedicated Cooking, Baking and Cake Decorating Academy in the picturesque town of Fareham, Hampshire, conveniently located between Southampton and Portsmouth. Limited parking is available on site however, this will be offered on a first come first served basis.

 

You will be able to ask questions throughout the class, so you may wish to bring a notepad and pen with you to take notes.

Confirmation of your order will be emailed to you. Once you have paid for the class, keep an eye on your inbox and don’t forget to check those pesky junk folders!

View the Terms and Conditions for face-to-face classes here.

 

Mr Baker’s Cake School is located in the Kiln Acre Business Centre in the town of Fareham, close to the M27 motorway. If driving to your class, exit at junction 11 towards Fareham Central. At the roundabout, take the exit onto the A27 towards Fareham before bearing left towards Portchester, Wickham and Fareham Town Centre. At the Delme Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Wallington Way before crossing the roundabout (first exit) outside Sainsbury’s. At the Wickham Road Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Wickham Road and the Kiln Acre Business Centre will be on your left in around 500yds.

If travelling by train, alight at Fareham Train Station. You can find walking directions at this link (https://goo.gl/maps/Lu2wrSsGCTGd2wBn8) or you may wish to take advantage of the taxi rank at the station. The address for the taxi driver is Kiln Acre Business Centre, Wickham Road PO16 7JS.

If travelling by bus, more information can be found at this link (https://www.firstbus.co.uk/).