Cake Baking Classes in NYC
Get your dessert life moving in a delicious new direction with cake baking classes in NYC. Beginning bakers all around the Big Apple will discover the fundamentals of preparing delicious cakes while more advanced bakers can hone their abilities with specialty creations. With talented local chefs offering sessions in Hell's Kitchen, Washington Heights and the Lower East Side, you're sure to find pressure free lessons in your neck of the woods, no matter where you are. From the basics of making batter from scratch to the finder points of frosting you finished cakes, every step is covered deliciously. If your usual cake making techniques have you all boxed in, try cake baking sessions in NYC for fresh possibilities.
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Make Your own Masterpiece Cake
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Turn any cake into a show-stopping centerpiece using the skills learned in this session. Whatever your baking experience, join this bake-and-take cooking class to create your own magnificent multi-layer cake. Guided by an expert chef instructor, you’ll bake sponges, which are then sandwiched with buttercream and...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Finer Points of Pie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Why buy readymade pies when you can learn to make your rustic favorites at home? This cooking class covers the basics to perfect pie, teaching you to create a delicious crust as the base before showing you the recipes for a host of sweet and savory fillings. Wild mushroom and goat cheese galettes are perfect for...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Kids Cooking Series
Mother’s Day Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Cook as a family through this special Mother's Day cooking class. A perfect idea for Mother's Day is this cooking class, where kids will learn how to cook amazing food as a family and for their mothers. As a family, you will create scrumptious springtime food that is fresh and seasonal. From homemade berry shortcakes...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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The Power of French Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice the art of baking French pastries from scratch during this culinary experience. It's no secret that France is home to some of the world's most delicious desserts, and this cooking class is the perfect glimpse into that decadent world! A gourmet baker instructor will teach you how to craft a variety of French...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Perfect Pie Inspiration
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover sweet and savory pastry recipes to add to your baking collection. If you’re seeking inspiration for new baking recipes try this pie making cooking class for platefuls of fresh ideas. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll learn how to make a pastry dough that's transformed into sweet berry galettes, savory...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
The Perfect Pasta From Scratch
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Discover the art of homemade ravioli paired with a creamy filling and unforgettable sauce. Learn how to handcraft fresh pasta from scratch using only three ingredients with Chef Ozzy as your guide in this interactive cooking class that explores rustic and modern flavors.
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Chef Ozzy
Serving the NYC area
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in NYC
How much do Cake Baking classes in NYC cost?
Cake baking courses in NYC will typically cost somewhere between $59 and over $100 per person, depending on the specific experience you decide to book. However, this is only a rough guide. The actual price you’ll pay to enjoy cake making classes in NYC varies depending on a few factors, including the number in your party, since class prices are tiered based on group size. You can see a rough starting price on the web page of your chosen experience, or why not reach out to our helpful Concierge team?
Who are these Cake Baking classes suitable for?
Cake making courses in NYC are for everyone. Provided that you have an interest in great food and a desire to have fun, your experience level really doesn’t matter — it really is the taking part that counts.
Perfect for spending time with family, friends and even colleagues, cake baking lessons in NYC provide the perfect opportunity to let loose, get creative and, more importantly, indulge your sweet tooth. From sessions that teach cake-baking basics to those that allow more experienced bakers to dabble in advanced recipes, each is led by a renowned local chef who’ll teach you the necessary skills to whip up a delicious batch of cakes in no time.
What should I expect during a typical class?
Classes for cake baking are about letting you immerse yourself in the experience, which is why the chef aims to take care of absolutely everything. This includes all ingredients required for you to whip up your chosen menu as well as any specialized equipment necessary to bring the recipes to life.
As for what you’ll learn, that depends on the type of course. You could be learning baking basics or more advanced techniques to take your home baking to the next level. You can also expect time at the end of the sessions to tuck into your delicious creations, allowing you and your group time to relax and reflect on your favorite parts of the class.
What Cake Baking techniques and skills will I master?
This really depends on the class you decide to book. If the Great British Baking Show has you wanting to master your favorite British cakes, there’s a class for that, and your chef will gladly introduce you to the recipes, techniques and specialized equipment required to make them. Equally, if you want to spend the session with your little ones whipping up a batch of cupcakes, you can learn to do that too.
In most cases, your chef will teach you the basic skills required to make your chosen menu, like mixing your batter and how to make the most decadent frosting, arming you with everything you need to continue your culinary explorations at home.
What are the benefits of taking a Cake Baking class?
People choose to book cake baking courses in NYC for different reasons. It could be that a friend or family member has a special birthday coming up for which you want to surprise them with a cake that’s worthy of the occasion. Or it could simply be that you love to bake and are ready to take your skills to the next level.
Whatever your reasons for booking, one of the main benefits is that you’re sure to have a blast! More than that, you’ll learn from a renowned NYC chef how to prepare exciting new cakes while gaining insights into cultures from around the world and their approach to baking. What’s not to love?
What types of Cake Baking classes/menus can I choose from?
If you’ve decided to raise your home-baking game with a cake baking course, you’ll have plenty of experiences to choose from in NYC. If you’re hoping to enjoy some quality time with your kids, take the opportunity to whip up some party cupcakes together. Or, if cupcakes sound great but you want to take yours to the next level, you could learn to make cupcake bouquets. You could also choose to master your favorite British cakes or learn to whip up a classic American lunch, including a classic strawberry shortcake with sweet cream. Whatever you’re in the mood for, simply choose your class, set a date and get baking!
Where do the classes take place?
What could be more exciting than learning, literally, at the chef’s table? Fortunately, many chefs in NYC are happy to host baking classes in their own homes, inviting you into their kitchens and sharing with you their most closely-guarded baking secrets. Whether you’re in Brooklyn, Queens or Manhattan, it doesn’t matter: simply consult the map on the web page of your chosen experience to find one near you.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to do the hosting, many chefs will gladly come to you, bringing with them all the requisite ingredients and equipment to make your chosen menu. All that’s required is a clean, functional kitchen and enough space for everyone in your group to get stuck in.
