Harking back to a time when cakes were all decorated with royal icing using multiple layers of piped decorations in order to create intricate and ornate designs, these classic techniques have experienced a resurgence in popularity recently, but this time using buttercream, resulting in cakes with depth, dimension, and a dramatic, yet elegant, look.

Learn how to make a modern and contemporary take on this classic style, sure to wow all of your friends. One of our newest classes and an incredibly popular design for all sorts of celebrations and events, a Vintage Lambeth Cake is infinitely customisable and always impressive.

This class is ideally suited to those that have some experience with piping – whether that means you have already attended our Introduction to Piping Class or you regularly pipe cakes and cupcakes at home.

 

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

– How to make a simple ‘American Buttercream’ that can be flavoured in all sorts of different ways.

– How to colour your buttercream using gel food colourings.

– How to apply a top coat of buttercream to your cake and smooth to a flawless finish.

– How to prepare your buttercream ready for piping.

– How to choose the right selection of piping tips.

– How to pipe using a selection of different techniques.

– How to bring all of these skills together to create a truly showstopping cake.

 

I will provide the assembled and crumb-coated cakes you will 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 vintage lambeth 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 though..?

 

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 emails and don’t forget to check those pesky junk folders!

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

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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/).