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
Holiday
Classic Holiday Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the holidays with a festive baking experience. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive baking class in NYC. You’ll whip up chewy ginger molasses cookies, bake buttery Parker House rolls and craft a stunning pumpkin roulade filled with ginger-orange buttercream. Along the way, Chef Emily or one of the...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Holiday
Classic Holiday Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate the joy of baking during the holidays. Join Chef Jackson or one of the talented resident chefs in Lake Grove (New York) for a holiday baking class designed to spark joy in the kitchen. Bake classic Parker House rolls, prepare chewy ginger molasses cookies and create a pumpkin roulade with bright...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Holiday
Holiday Baking Together
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate holiday cheer with seasonal baked favorites. Celebrate the flavors of the season in this holiday baking class in White Plains (Westchester). Learn how to make chewy ginger molasses cookies, soft Parker House rolls and a pumpkin roulade filled with zesty ginger-orange buttercream. Chef Amalia or one of the...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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CHEF’S PLACE
Harvest Time Sweets - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Join in a delightful family workshop celebrating everything autumn Embrace the essence of the season with this hands-on cooking class, perfect for bringing families closer and sparking creativity. Under the guidance of a skilled chef, you and your children will craft three delightful fall-themed treats. Kids will...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Thanksgiving
Family Harvest Baking Adventure - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Gather the family for a harvest-themed cooking adventure everyone will love. Celebrate the harvest season with a family-friendly baking adventure. This festive class invites kids and adults alike to get hands-on in the kitchen while learning new skills. Together, you’ll create adorable turkey cupcakes, dip cake pops...
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Chef Jackson or Resident Chef
Lake Grove
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Italian Cooking Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Enjoy Italian traditions in a fun-filled family class! Bring everyone together for an Italian feast in this family-friendly cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). You’ll make crispy chicken Parmesan with zesty tomato sauce, craft homemade fettuccine Alfredo and learn how to roll fresh pasta dough by hand. To...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Easy Italian Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family together for fun Italian cooking! Make family time delicious in this fun Italian cooking class in NYC. Learn how to prepare golden chicken Parmesan with fresh tomato sauce, roll out homemade pasta dough for creamy fettuccine Alfredo and finish the experience with sweet cannoli cupcakes topped...
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Chef Emily or Resident Chef
New York
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Harvest Season Sweets - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Have fun and build skills at a baking session for all the family. Boost your kitchen skills at a fun cooking class that’s perfect for kids and adults. Working together, you’ll bake sponge cakes and learn to ice and decorate them to make fall inspired goodies. You’ll transform chocolate cupcakes into cute...
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Chef Amalia or Resident Chef
White Plains
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Christmas
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
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
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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Holiday
Create a Classic Yule Log Dessert
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your own traditional Bûche de Noël to crown your holiday dessert table. Craft a show-stopping holiday dessert in this festive cooking class focused on the traditional yule log. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you’ll bake a delicate sponge cake, prepare rich mocha buttercream and learn how to roll...
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Lake Grove
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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.