Our Cupcake and Cake Decorating Classes

Tasty Little Cakes offers a variety of cupcake and cake classes which are the perfect way to learn technical skills the simple way.

Learn how to pipe swirls, hand make decorations, cover cakes and achieve that perfect finish.
Suitable for beginner and intermediate cake decorators and you do not have to have any previous cake decorating experience unless otherwise stated.
Classes are held in small numbers to ensure you get lots of personal help and guidance.
All equipment is provided for use on the day.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Progress through the classes to achieve a full range of techniques!

Tasty Little Cakes is conveniently located in Noth West London with ample free parking and numerous local and national transport links.

Please see our terms and conditions at the bottom of this page for information about refunds and cancellations.

Swirls! - Class 1

During this fun class you learn how to achieve different swirls and effects with different icing tips. Students are taken back to buttercream basics, learning how to make and colour butter icing, how to fill and handle an icing bag, and understand how and when to use different consistencies of icing. Swirls taught include a variety of traditional swirls, the rose swirl, a two-tone swirl and grass effects. You will also be shown how to fill your cupcakes with a secret jam or curd middle and how to make your own coloured sugar crystals. Ideal for beginners who have little or no cupcake decorating knowledge.

The class will run from 10am - 2pm. You will take home 12 cupcakes, two of each design.

New dates coming soon

£70.00

Sweet and Simple - Class 2

The perfect start for an enthusiastic hobbyist or someone that enjoys baking and would like to take it to the next level. A variety of affordable tools are used to create these beautiful cupcakes. You will learn how to create sugar-paste flowers, a variety of icing techniques and how to make your own buttercream icing and coloured sugar crystals. This class is suitable for beginner or intermediate cupcake decorators.

The class will run from 10am - 2pm. You will take home 12 cupcakes, two of each design.

New dates coming soon

£80.00

Fun with Flowers - Class 3

This class is more suited to those who are confident with basic decorating and want to increase their skills. A larger range of tools are used in this class and some outlay may be needed to recreate these on your own. You will learn how to create sugar-paste flowers (including roses) and leaves and a variety of icing techniques. This is a more technical class and the making of buttercream icing will not be covered (see Class 1 or Class 2).

The class will run from 10am - 2pm. You will take home 12 cupcakes, two of each design.

New dates coming soon

£80.00

Tools of the Trade - Class 4

This class is suited for those confident with basic cake and cupcake decorating and have possibly attended one of our previous classes. A large range of tools are used in this class and a significant outlay will be needed to recreate these on your own. You will learn how to use a variety of embossers, moulds, patchwork cutters, letter cutters and impression mats in order to develop your skills which can be applied in a number of ways back at home. We will also cover fondant topped cupcakes. This is a technical class and the making of buttercream icing and piping techniques will not be discussed (see Class 1 or Class 2)

The class will run from 10am - 2pm. You will take home 12 cupcakes.

New dates coming soon

£100.00

Private Home Workshops - Class 5

Have you ever wanted to learn how to bake cupcakes to perfection? Make delicious buttercream icing and simple fondant flowers? If yes, this is the class for you! Tasty Little Cakes comes to your home and teaches you our secrets on how to bake a perfect batch of TLC cupcakes in your own kitchen. We bring all the necessary equipment and ingredients and walk you through how to make the batter to how to avoid over baking. You will also learn how to make and colour buttercream icing plus several basic icing techniques.

Please read our terms and conditions at the bottom of the page, as travel expenses may apply if you are located outside the Rickmansworth area. Classes are for one person only unless otherwise agreed with TLC (additional charges will apply). Available during an agreed weekday or Saturday from 10am - 2.30pm.

Your chosen week day

£200.00

Your chosen Saturday

£225.00

Cake Fun! - Class 6

Coming Soon!

We are in the process of putting together details for this new decorating class on which you will learn how to prepare, fill and ice a cake with fondant, plus add the finishing touch of a small spray of sugar-flowers and sugar text.

Coming soon!

Decorating Parties - Class 7

A fun, compact decorating class tailored to your needs with the comfort and ease of being held in your own home, lasting approx 2 hours.

Use a variety of cutters to make fondant decorations
Learn how to make a perfect icing swirl
Decorate and embellish your cupcakes with edible glitters, sprinkles and your hand made decorations
Adults parties include 6 cupcakes per guest, max 10 adults
Childrens parties include 4 cupcakes per guest, max 8 children
All cupcakes, icing and equipment are provided for use during the class
Due to limited availability book as early as possible

Click here to see our decorating party terms and conditions.

Childrens Decorating Party

£150.00

Adult Decorating Party

£200.00

Please Note: All classes must be paid for prior to attendance via the Tasty Little Cakes website or phone to request an e-invoice.

General Terms & Conditions: Click here for our decorating class terms and conditions.

Class Times and Location: Classes run from 10am-2pm unless otherwise stated and will be held at Tasty Little Cakes (details provided on class booking) unless a private home workshop has been arranged. For private workshops please allow an additional 20mins before and after the class for setting up and clearing away.

Payment and Cancellations: All classes must be paid for prior to attendance via the Tasty Little Cakes website or phone to request an e-invoice. Cancellations by attendees must be made in writing and are only effective upon confirmation by Tasty Little Cakes. Cancellations made at least one calendar month prior to the class date may request a full refund or an alternative date. Cancellations received less than one month prior to the class date will only be refunded if a replacement can be found for your place. In the unlikely event that Tasty Little Cakes cancels a class you will be offered a full refund or an alternative date. Our liability is limited to only the cost of the class and claims will not be accepted for costs of other arrangements you may have made in order to attend a class eg. transportation or accommodation.

Equipment Usage: All equipment used during the class is the property of Tasty Little Cakes and must not be removed from the class. A selection of new equipment will be available for purchase at the end of the class.

Designs, Photographs and Copyright: Photography during the class is prohibited, though Tasty Little Cakes reserves the right to photograph your work and class scenes. All designs and techniques learnt during the class are owned by Tasty Little Cakes and any publication of cakes or cupcakes or any techniques relayed must refer to Tasty Little Cakes as the owner.

Other Info: Light refreshments and pastries are provided during the class, however, if you feel you need something more substantial please feel free to bring some additional snacks. Due to the amount of work covered during a compact 4hr class we will not stop for a formal lunch time, but have short breaks as and when necessary. Notes can be taken during the class so don't forget a pad and pen!

Private Home Workshops: Room requirements include a good sized table to work on, access to a sink and hot water (minimal use, mainly hand washing), access to a microwave and a plug point for any mixers. For private baking classes access to an electric fan oven is required. Travel expenses will be calculated at £0.80 per mile for the return journey from HA3 0BY to the private home post code. Travel expenses are not applicable for WD3 postcodes. Classes are for one person only unless otherwise agreed with Tasty Little Cakes (in writing, an additional charge will apply). Weekday and Saturday classes run from 10am-2pm. Evening classes are available on request and run from 6pm-10pm (unless otherwise agreed).

Decorating Parties: Room requirements include a good sized table to work on, access to a sink and hot water (minimal use, mainly hand washing) and access to a microwave if necessary. Waterproof table coths will be brought, along with pre-coloured flower-paste and buttercream icing and pre-filled piping bags. Flooring coverings are not provided so please bare this in mind for childrens parties by providing your own or host the party in a room with washable flooring. Parties are for a maximum or 10 adults (over age 16) or 8 children (ages 7-16) unless otherwise agreed with Tasty Little Cakes (in writing, an additional charge will apply). Travel expenses will be calculated at £0.80 per mile for the return journey from HA3 0BY to the private home post code. Travel expenses are not applicable for WD3 postcodes. Please allow 20mins before and after the class for setup and clearing.