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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Classic New Orleans Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the sweet charm of New Orleans baking with guided, hands-on steps. Bring the flavors of the Big Easy to life in this hands-on cooking class in NYC. Learn how to make classic New Orleans treats, including mini king cakes, pecan pralines and fluffy beignets. Chef Emily or a resident chef will guide you through...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Craft Cozy New Orleans Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore festive Southern desserts through guided instruction. Experience the joy of New Orleans baking in this interactive cooking class in Lake Grove (New York). With guidance from Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare traditional mini king cakes, rich pecan pralines and light, golden beignets....
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Classic New Orleans Dessert Workshop
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore Southern baking through hands-on, flavorful recipes. Enjoy a taste of Louisiana in this fun cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). Guided by Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make three classic desserts: mini king cakes, pecan pralines and sugar-dusted beignets. You’ll gain hands-on...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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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.
Begin by delicately slicing pickled squash...
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Chef Ozzy
Serving the NYC area
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Rustic Homemade Loaves
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft artisanal breads with simple ingredients and create a warm, rustic atmosphere in your kitchen. Uncover the secrets of rustic bread in this hands-on cooking class that celebrates the joy of homemade loaves. Shape, knead and bake artisanal breads with simple ingredients and timeless techniques. Pair your freshly...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
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Focus on Fresh Bread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover bread-making skills and perfect two popular Italian loaves. Master the art of making bread from scratch at an interactive cooking class. You’ll go step-by-step through making dough, kneading and proving and showcase how a simple base can be made into a countless range of breads from a rustic ciabatta...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Elegant Valentine’s Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn precise macaron techniques through fun, hands-on guidance. Step into a sweet culinary adventure as you discover the magic of French macarons. With guidance from a five-star chef, learn how to pipe, fill, and assemble petite cookies with precision. Create batches of chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons and smoked...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Feast Like A Greek
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Dive into a world of delicious Greek cuisine in this cooking class. Take a trip to the beautiful shores of Greece without leaving the kitchen in this feast like a Greek cooking class. Join a top-rated chef who will share the secrets of cooking a traditional Greek feast while brushing up on your cooking skills....
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Chef Ivan or Resident Chef
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Delectable Bites to Start Your Party
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Make your next party something spectacular with these elegant and fresh appetizers. This cooking class will teach you how to create elegant and flavorful vegetarian hors d'oeuvres that are sure to impress! Craft a variety of delicious bites perfect for your next gathering, satisfying all taste buds with fresh,...
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Brooklyn (Sunset Park)
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Savoring Best of Spain
$120
Cooking Class
$120
Learn to make the most iconic dishes of Spanish cuisine - from tapas to paella and churros. This cooking class takes you on a culinary journey through Spain’s most beloved dishes. Chef Jimi will teach you how to prepare a flavorful three-course menu showcasing authentic Spanish flavors.
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Chef Jimi
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Delicious Be Mine Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Immerse yourself in the world of French pastries and create sweet macarons. Discover the decadence of French pastry in this macaron cooking class. You will create chocolate-dipped strawberry macarons and smoked sea salt caramel macarons, learning how to make these delicate treats from scratch. This class is perfect...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
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Handmade Macaron Magic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Go from beginner to baking winner at a macaron masterclass. Discover how easy it is to make your own macarons at this informative cooking class. Perfect for sharing with a special someone, you’ll go step-by-step through mixing a macaron batter, adding flavorings, baking and sandwiching with a creamy filling....
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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.
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