Buttercream Piping Masterclass
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Lunch Included)
$299.00 Per Station (Suitable for Dynamic Duos- see below for more details)
Ready to take your cake decorating skills to the next level? Whether you're a beginner or looking to build a solid foundation, this fun, hands-on, full-day buttercream decorating class will teach you the professional techniques needed to create beautiful celebration cakes with confidence.
Your cakes will be baked and ready for you when you arrive, allowing you to focus on the decorating techniques that make all the difference. You'll begin by leveling and torting your cake layers before preparing a delicious filling and learning how to properly stack and build a stable, professional-looking cake.
Next, you'll make our incredibly smooth and delicious 4-ingredient American buttercream—a favorite recipe that's easy to recreate at home and sure to impress family and friends. From there, you'll learn how to crumb coat and ice your cake before mastering the techniques for achieving perfectly smooth sides and those crisp, professional sharp edges every cake decorator strives for.
Throughout the day, you'll practice a variety of essential piping techniques using professional decorating tips, create quick and easy buttercream textures, and discover the secrets to mixing rich, vibrant buttercream colors—including how to achieve deep, bold shades without the bitter aftertaste often associated with heavily colored icing.
This class is designed to give you plenty of hands-on practice, with every station decorating their own cake from start to finish under the guidance of Chef Shayla. You'll receive individual coaching throughout the day to help you build confidence and refine your techniques.
During this full-day class, you will:
Level, tort, and fill an 8-inch cake.
Prepare a delicious 4-ingredient American buttercream from scratch.
Build and stack a stable cake.
Learn how to apply a smooth crumb coat.
Create beautifully smooth sides and professional sharp edges.
Practice essential buttercream piping techniques.
Add simple textures and decorative finishes.
Learn how to color buttercream to create vibrant, bold shades.
Complete and decorate your own finished cake to take home.
Whether your goal is to create stunning cakes for your family, start a home baking business, or simply enjoy a creative day in the kitchen, this class is the perfect place to begin. You'll leave with new skills, a beautiful cake, and the confidence to create professional-looking buttercream cakes at home.
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (as these are full day classes, they are suitable for older children 12+ or younger children with a keen interest in decorating)
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a singlebatch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.