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.
CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Available Today
Handmade Holiday Treats
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the magic of the season with a festive holiday dessert class. Celebrate the magic of the season in this holiday baking class in NYC. Learn to whip up fluffy homemade marshmallows, craft white chocolate bark studded with cranberries and pistachios and prepare rich peppermint crunch fudge. You’ll also make...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Available Today
Delicious Holiday Treats for Beginners
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create beautiful holiday desserts to share and enjoy. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday baking class filled with festive favorites. Create pillowy homemade marshmallows, colorful white chocolate bark with cranberries and pistachios and rich peppermint crunch...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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CHEF’S PLACE
Christmas
Available Today
Holiday Treats Party
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Roll up your sleeves and make colorful holiday sweets this season. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive baking class in White Plains (Westchester). Under the guidance of Chef Amalia or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make a variety of seasonal sweets including homemade marshmallows, white...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
A Stunning and Festive Yule Log
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice the same techniques as the professionals on your quest to a beautiful holiday cake. Discover the secrets to making a flawless bûche de noël, an iconic holiday dessert famous in French cooking. Make a light, airy batter for a large sponge sheet cake, before forming a roulade with homemade buttercream. Get...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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CHEF’S PLACE
Tiramisu, Classic Cannoli and More
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dive right into a session exploring beloved Italian desserts. Head straight to the sweet course at this engaging cooking class led by a patisserie master. Learn how to make dough, roll and fry to make classic cannoli with a creamy filling, and create bomboloni — an Italian doughnut filled with hazelnut and...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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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. You’ll...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Sweet Dreams Italian Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a culinary trip to Italy to create your own sweet treats. Sometimes you just can’t beat something sweet and satisfying, and that’s just what this Italian dessert inspired cooking class is all about. You’ll pick up key tips from a professional chef as you make fresh cannoli and bomboloni, an Italian doughnut...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Puddings, Cakes and Cookies for Winter
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master popular global bakes and cakes at a hands-on session. When the mercury drops, this cooking class is the perfect antidote to chilly evenings. The session is great for bakers of all skill levels and provides an excellent grounding in baking and sweet treats. Sweet treats such as sumptuous sticky toffee pudding...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Delectable French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the delicious world of Parisian baking during this hands-on culinary venture. This engaging cooking class is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of French baking. A gourmet baker instructor will guide you along as you create a variety of delicious pastries like in the kitchen of a grand-mère or a...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Bakery Sweets - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Make memories in this kitchen with this hands-on baking experience. Embrace the sweet notes of fall with this cozy cooking class. Master new baking skills in the kitchen while learning from a five-star chef in an interactive environment. Prepare three different sweet treats, including delicate caramel apple tartlets,...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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All-American Baking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Take the family along on a hands-on baking adventure. Step into the kitchen for a playful cooking class that delivers fun and tasty vibes. With the entire family in tow, you'll start by making pillowy soft whoopie pies filled with sweet, creamy frosting, then move on to rich brownie s’mores bars stacked with gooey...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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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 experience...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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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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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.