The London Cake Academy

The London Cake Academy's five-day Wedding Cake Design Course stands as the centrepiece of this specialist cake decorating school based in London. Students work from mood boards and client briefs to design and create professional three-tier wedding cakes, learning everything from structural stacking to delicate sugar flower work in small groups of just eight participants.

The academy covers the full spectrum of cake artistry, from fundamental skills to advanced professional techniques. Their Beginner's Baking and Decorating Class teaches students to bake perfect vanilla sponge, make both Swiss meringue and American buttercream, achieve sharp edges, and master layered piping techniques. The Buttercream Basics course goes deeper into piping skills, covering stars, rosettes, shells, fleur de lis, and even making piping bags from scratch. More advanced offerings include a comprehensive five-week Beginner's Buttercream Course that explores embroidery techniques, ombre coating, palette knife painting, and template work.

Seasonal classes add festive flair to the curriculum. The Christmas and Valentine's cookie classes from £120 teach students to bake cookies from scratch, create handmade sugarpaste toppers, apply royal icing decorations, and add metallic finishes with gold or silver touches. The Cream Tea class from £175 covers an impressive range, including scones, mini Victoria sponge, shortbread, various tarts, and finger sandwiches. Individual cake classes at the same price point focus on specific flavours like carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, chocolate cake with fudge frosting, and red velvet cake. The academy also caters to dietary requirements with dedicated vegan baking classes that teach plant-based alternatives to traditional cakes and buttercream.

This London academy suits beginners seeking solid foundations, home bakers wanting professional techniques, and those considering cake business ventures.

Reviews

Location

Unit 232, Oxgate House, Oxgate Ln, London NW2 7HU

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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