The Cake College

Billed as "fun, friendly and fabulous," this online cake decorating school has built its curriculum around making the craft genuinely accessible to everyone, from complete beginners picking up a piping bag for the first time to more experienced home bakers looking to sharpen their skills. The teaching spans an impressively broad range of disciplines - sourdough, artisan bread, pizza and focaccia sit alongside cake decorating, buttercream work, fondant and sugarcraft, and biscuit and cookie making, meaning there is real depth here beyond the decorating table. A dedicated kids baking strand makes it a strong option for younger learners too, and gift vouchers are available for anyone wanting to treat an aspiring baker in their life.

What stands out about the in-person classes in particular is how generously they are set up for students. Everything is taken care of on arrival - all ingredients, all equipment, and an apron are provided, tea, coffee and soft drinks flow throughout the day, and every student leaves with the cakes they have made themselves. The only thing to bring is a packed lunch and a willingness to get stuck in. This thoughtful, all-inclusive approach removes every barrier to just turning up and enjoying the experience, which goes a long way to explaining the warm, welcoming atmosphere the school clearly works hard to cultivate. For anyone curious about cake craft but unsure where to begin, this feels like a genuinely inviting place to start.

Reviews

Location

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Arborfield, Reading RG2 9JX, Berkshire

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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