Drip Cake & Florals Cake Decorating Course
Learn how to make a drip cake with fresh flowers with our cake baking & decorating courses in Sydney.
Join us for this sweet-as Saturday session to learn easy steps to nailing that elegant, instagrammable finish - without the fiddle of fondant. This beginner's class will give you all the tips and skills to smooth and decorate your own naked drip cake masterpiece at home, to create cakes for birthdays and other special occasions.
Get inspired (with a few laughs and a cuppa), as you layer and ice a 6-inch vanilla butter cake. Top it with your own sculpture of fresh flowers, chocolate leaves and sweets, to take home.
You'll get loads of creative tips and skills for achieving that professional finish using low cost tools and equipment found in most kitchens… (no need to break the bank buying fancy gear).
What will be covered in this course?
- Cut and layer your cake for straight edges and flat top
- naked sides effect using buttercream
- how to make a caramel glaze (correct consistency) for the drip
- applying (and controlling) the drip effect
- making white chocolate leaves for edible decoration
- composition and placement of fresh flowers, sweets and leaves on top
- finishing and presenting a 6-inch vanilla butter cake to take home
Who is this course for?
Beginners and cake lovers who want to develop their skills.
Course venue
Rozelle Campus, corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle (in the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church). If driving, no entry into Gordon Street from Victoria Road. Last block on your right before Victoria Road. Pedestrian access is opposite Prince Street.
What to bring to class
- An apron
- Closed-in shoes to wear
- If you have long hair, tie it back
Accessibility: Please note there is no level access to the room for this class. Access is via approx. 20 steps.
Additional information
All ingredients, tools, and cake box supplied.
Please note: we are not able to provide substitute ingredients for people with allergies.
Classes
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Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
Small classes
A personal approach means quality learning, so you can enjoy plenty of interaction with your instructor and the chance to ask questions.
Short & sweet
Our short courses & workshops get straight to the point, providing the skills you need with minimal commitment of your precious time.
Facilities & equipment
Our range of venues suit every type of course, are easy to get to, and have the equipment and tech needed to support your learning.
Easy, secure enrolment
Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.
Quality instructors
Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.
For business, or pleasure
Our courses help you rapidly increase your skills and knowledge, for professional development or personal interest.
Course testimonials:
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Stacy said: Amber was very easy to learn from, friendly, clear with instructions, very non-judgmental at our efforts and offered kind hands-on assistance as required. I learned a lot and had great fun.
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Raechelle said: A fun course, presented by a tutor who was knowledgeable, relaxed, helpful and very encouraging. Everyone in the class made beautifully decorated cakes, and I was proud of my own effort.
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Veronica said: Superb class. Teacher makes it very easy to understand and you’ll leave the course with a smile on your face, feeling accomplished, and having the ability to re-create the cake at home as well as to use those techniques on other desserts. Highly recomend.
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Katrina said: Loved the class - the length was perfect. Amber is extremely approachable. Attended her fondant class prior and this class was just as good! Everyone was so impressed by the cake!
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Louise said: The course provided some great easy tips and tricks for people interesting in cake decorating. You build your confidence working on your own cake and practicing some practical skills. Would definitely recommend! The tutor is friendly and an excellent teacher.