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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Buttercream Cake Decorating Class for Date Night
Create a vintage heart cake with your boo with this NYC cake decorating class, perfect for beginners!
NY Cake Academy
4.9 (147)
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2.5 hours
Flatiron
1 to 12 guests
$75
What you'll do
Learn timeless decorating skills in this hands-on cake decorating class in Manhattan and craft a romantic buttercream masterpiece from start to finish. This welcoming workshop will teach you how to transform a cake into a charming heart-shaped creation adorned with classic vintage piping details.With step-by-step guidance from your instructor, you'll learn how to fill and stack a layered cake, achieve a smooth American buttercream finish, and confidently work with piping bags and decorating tips. You'll also explore traditional decorating techniques as you pipe elegant borders, delicate shells, beautiful rosettes, and personalized finishing touches that bring your design to life.Perfect if you’re looking for a creative date idea or fun things to do in NYC with a date, or want to expand your cake decorating skills, you'll leave with new cake decorating techniques, plenty of confidence, and your own fully decorated vintage heart cake to take home and enjoy!Please Note:
- Weekend classes include an additional 30 minutes of instruction time, as class sizes are typically larger.
- Ages 14+
- Cancellations or class changes must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled class. Any class switch or transfer is subject to a $35.00 administrative fee and is based on availability.
What you'll get
A heart shaped vintage cake decorated by you!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What to bring
- All materials provided
- Our classes are hands-on, interactive experiences. Please wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and keep long hair tied back while working in the kitchen.
Your teacher
N.Y. Cake & Baking Distributor first opened its doors known as the Chocolate Gallery more than 25 years ago. It was founded by Joan Mansour - renowned cake decorator and winner of the gold medal award from the Societe Culinaire Philantropique. She not only was awarded national teacher of the year, regional teacher of the year, and award for most students taught, she was also inducted into the Wilton Hall of Fame. Joan opened up a school of cake decorating where she taught some of the most renowned cake decorators today in Manhattan.
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