Cake Decorating Basics Workshop

Learn how to decorate cakes in this 101 cake decorating class in Manhattan!



2.5 hours Location Flatiron Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 8 to 75   $105 - $150 ($150 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $135/guest for 2+ guests, $105/guest for 4+ guests)

Turn your average cake into a work of art with this cake decorating class for beginners in New York! Learn the basics of cake decorating to create show-stopping desserts.
In this class, you will learn the foundations of cake decorating and several piping techniques, including shells, stars, zig-zag, and rosettes. The first part of this lesson will concentrate on mastering basic skills and proper technique. The second part of the class will focus on applying the skills you learned to create a professional-looking textured buttercream cake. Filling, frosting piping, we will do it all!
What you'll learn
  • How to Crumb Coat
  • Work with American Buttercream
  • Learn various piping techniques including; shells, stars, zig-zags, ruffles, and rosettes
  • Work with multiple piping tips
This class is perfect for beginners and bakers hoping to improve their techniques for personal or professional use. Whether or not you are an avid baker, this class will teach you a new skill in a fun and engaging environment. Learn creative cake designs and experiment with your own personal style through tasty treats.
If you're looking for fun things to do in NYC, this is a great indoor activity to do with friends or solo! You can even schedule a cake decorating birthday party, and learn how to decorate a birthday cake among your favorite people.

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Upcoming dates for Cake Decorating Basics Workshop

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 7:19pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

13 upcoming dates between 20 Nov 2026 and 18 Jan 2027.

  • Fri, Nov 20 2026, 11am-1:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Nov 20th | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 3pm-5:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Nov 22nd | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
  • Sat, Dec 5 2026, 10am-12:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Dec 5th | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
  • Wed, Dec 23 2026, 11:30am-2pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Dec 23rd | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • Sun, Dec 27 2026, 11:30am-2pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Dec 27th | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • Mon, Dec 28 2026, 11:30am-2pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Dec 28th | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • Tue, Dec 29 2026, 4:30pm-7pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Dec 29th | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
  • Sat, Jan 2 2027, 11am-1:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Jan 2nd | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
  • Sat, Jan 9 2027, 10am-12:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Jan 9th | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
  • Mon, Jan 11 2027, 4:30pm-7pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Jan 11th | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
  • Wed, Jan 13 2027, 11am-1:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Jan 13th | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
  • Sun, Jan 17 2027, 11am-1:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Jan 17th | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
  • Mon, Jan 18 2027, 10am-12:30pm (Cake Decorating 101 - Jan 18th | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
What you'll get
Cake decorating techniques.
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Knowledge required
All levels are welcome!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

NY Cake Academy - 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

This venue is within walking distance of 23 St, 18 St, 28 St, 14 St and 6 Av stations

Your teacher can also travel within 5 miles of Flatiron, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Cake Decorating Basics Workshop

  • 4/5 from Christine Columna, attended Nov 2026: Halo was exceptional!! I learned a lot and thought it was an amazing artwork. The cake was quite small. It was an intimate class but very noisy and disruptive atmosphere from the store and other classes going on.
  • 5/5 from Randi Marcus, attended Oct 2026: Class was great Teacher was superb Thank you
  • 5/5 from Elisa Huang, attended Sep 2026: Associates loved it! We did a private class at our location and they were so accommodating. My staff had an amazing time letting their creative juices flow. They also got to keep their cakes and share it with friends and family
  • 5/5 from Krystal Ortiz, attended Aug 2026: This class was so great, seriously! The teacher was incredibly nice and really made the material easy to understand. They were super helpful whenever anyone had a question or needed a little extra guidance. I learned so much and really appreciated their patient approach. Definitely a worthwhile experience!
  • 5/5 from Barbara Bispham Hale, attended Jul 2026: Fantastic workshop. Our instructor was so helpful and hands-on. It was an intimate group, which meant we all came away having learned a lot of really great techniques. Will definitely be back!
  • 5/5 from Emilie Bender, attended Jul 2026: This class was super fun! We practiced different ways of piping with helpful instruction, and the instructor made her way around each time to give everyone individual help and tips. We also learned how to properly fill a piping bag and how to use a spatula for various purposes. You get to decorate your own cake at the end which was really fun. My only suggestion would be to have more pictures of examples of cakes at the end to give students inspiration on how to decorate their own since sometimes too much freedom can be overwhelming. Loved the class would definitely recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Leslie Sims, attended May 2026: I had so much fun and accomplished a lot. I feel inspired to practice at home and know exactly how to do it. Teacher was so nice and informative. I look forward to my next class!! Thank you!!!
  • 5/5 from Felisa Xo, attended May 2026: This was such a great class and the instructor was very helpful. We had a demonstration first and then got time to practice on our own. Then the instructor came around to help us each individually and provide tips. We got to decorate our cake however we wanted and then take our cake home. Super informative, learned a lot, and had a lot of fun!
  • 5/5 from Latisha Mercedes, attended May 2026: Our teacher was very helpful & friendly!!! She did a great job at helping each student perfect each skill
  • 5/5 from Melissa Miller, attended May 2026: Super fun class and very informative! I love the instructor - she was truly a pro and was very supportive. Highly recommend this class for complete beginners!
  • 5/5 from Suraj Govardhan Gaikwad, attended Apr 2026: Great class! My wife and I really enjoyed it! It was super fun to put together our own cakes and decorate it the way we wanted to.
  • 5/5 from Tatiana Cossack, attended Mar 2026: This was my first experience with cake decorating class and I enjoyed every minute of it. Our teacher was grate, experienced and spent decent time with each person in the class. I was able to decorate the cake with learned skills by the end of the class.
  • 5/5 from Patricia Meehan, attended Feb 2026: Delia was wonderful! Her demonstrations were clear and easy to follow. She circulated and gave helpful feedback and tips! We are looking forward to more classes with her and your organization!
  • 5/5 from Milan Piquion, attended Nov 2025: Great class! The teacher was very patient adn hands on with everyone in the group. I learned a lot and will definetly be going back!
  • 5/5 from Carol Martin, attended Jul 2025: Great class that teaches specific cake decorating skills. The method is precise and the teacher pays attention to every student in class. The day I took the class, there were Several mother and daughter teams, a few couples, and a few solo attendee. It was all very nice and very friendly.
  • 5/5 from Stephanieanna James, attended Jun 2025: Halo was helpful and fun! Can't wait to do it again.
  • 5/5 from Geovanna Lazo, attended May 2025: Wonderful experience my mom and I enjoyed it so much the teacher was so great very funny so helpful.
  • 2/5 from Cristina Lopez, attended May 2025: I thought it was too much time spent on the first part and not enough time to really have fun decorating the cake. Also the teacher at some point finished icing my cake instead of letting me do it. Which was a bit rude and frustrating too.
  • 5/5 from Shane Wolfsmith, attended Apr 2025: My daughter and I did this together for her 19th birthday. It was a lot of fun and the instructor was excellent. Cake decorating looks so much easier than it is, but we learned a lot and enjoyed doing so. Would recommend for a fun afternoon to learn something new!
  • 5/5 from Charles Anderson, attended Apr 2025: The class was great!. The teacher was great, very knowledgeable, encouraging and attentive. Very helpful.
  • 5/5 from Helaine Bass, attended Feb 2025: Excellent teacher and vibe
  • 5/5 from Jenny Gonzalez, attended Jan 2025: I took the basic cake decorating class. Our Teacher was friendly, very knowledgeable and patient. I enjoyed the class very much. The curriculum was well thought out and all the tools and supplies are provided. Excellent, I highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Gianna Forni, attended Jan 2025: Great teacher. So kind and clean.
  • 5/5 from Sophia Cilione, attended Dec 2024: This was such a fun class to do! My mom and I enjoy baking a lot, but had no skills prior on how to decorate a cake. The class showed us basic, but fundamental designs to decorate a cake with different piping tips. In the future we will be sure to try and perfect the different styles on our homemade cakes. Thanks so much to the teacher who was very patient and helpful to show us exactly how to master a specific technique! Highly recommend as a weekend activity or to spend some quality time with someone :)
  • 5/5 from Soo Lee, attended Nov 2024: I had a great time learning basics of cake decorating. The instructor was so easy to follow, perfect for a total beginner like myself. She was so attentive and talked to each group and/or person individually giving feedback and tips. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn the basics.
  • 5/5 from Leslie Funk, attended Nov 2024: Really enjoyed this class - the teacher was a delight and so knowledgeable, she adapted to each person's needs, and was super encouraging of everyone. Looking forward to taking another class!
  • 5/5 from Aparna Himmatramka, attended Nov 2024: They provided all the required equipment and information. The instructor was very helpful and gave tips. Also provided personal attention when necessary.
  • 5/5 from Zubreen Butt, attended Nov 2024: The class was excellent! Moved at the right pace and the teacher was kind, helpful and provided individualized tips on how you can improve your skills. The teacher made sure everyone was at the right step to help the pace of the class. Will definitely do another class with this team!
Your teacher

NY Cake Academy
NY Cake Academy

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female Women-owned

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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