Khalids Kakes

If you're seeking the techniques behind professional cake decoration, Khalids Kakes in Birmingham's Stirchley offers comprehensive masterclasses that teach the precise skills used in their artisan cake factory. This family-run business transforms their commercial expertise into hands-on learning experiences covering buttercream, fondant work, and advanced piping techniques.

The school's class programme spans from relaxed social sessions to intensive technical masterclasses. The unique Bento & Vibes workshop creates a party atmosphere where groups of ten or more can decorate 4-inch bento cakes while enjoying mojitos, pizza, and light refreshments. More serious students can tackle the Buttercream Drip Cake Class, a four-hour intensive covering everything from multi-layer stacking and filling to creating flawless chocolate drips using professional tools like the Pro-Froster.

The Piping Masterclass teaches the fundamentals of nozzle work, from bagging and colouring icing to coring and filling cupcakes, plus advanced techniques like applying edible images to fondant cutouts. Students learn to use impression mats, stencils, and edible lace whilst mastering colour maturation for challenging shades like black and red. The Fondant Masterclass tackles what many bakers find intimidating, teaching proper kneading, rolling, and draping techniques, plus creating marble effects and achieving smooth, professional finishes without elephant skin or cracking.

Each class emphasises transferable skills that work across different mediums, from Swiss meringue to American buttercream. The school caters to absolute beginners through to professionals seeking to refine their techniques, with classes offering both online and in-person formats plus corporate and hen party options.

Reviews

Location

Unit 9A, Clonmel Business Park, DBSUK, Birmingham B30 2BU, United Kingdom, West Midlands

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Ateco Turntable

Solid stainless steel turntable. The foundation of cake decorating.

~£40View on Amazon

Equipment

Wenburg Cake Decorating Kit

Turntable, spatula, and piping tips - everything for your first decorated cake.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Cake Decorating Bible - Juliet Sear

Step-by-step techniques for frosting, fondant, and tiered cakes. The go-to guide after your first decorating class.

~£20View on Amazon

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