Key Facts

  • Starting
    13 Jan 2026
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    10:30
    End Time
    13:00
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    13 Jan 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABX237TL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 112.50
  • Starting
    21 Apr 2026
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    10:30
    End Time
    13:00
    Duration
    8 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    21 Apr 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABX238TL

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 112.50
Cake Decorating - Professional Skills

Do you want to try your hand at decorating your own cakes or do you have some home baking experience and want those finishing touches for a professional look? Gain confidence to design, make, decorate, box and transport your cakes safely.

  • Entry Requirements


    No prior experience required

  • Course Content


    You will learn all basic skills like how to choose and use materials, tools and equipment

    • Step by step guidance through all the processes of how to fill, crumb coat and stack cakes then complete with your own unique decorations
    • Work with fondant to coat cakes and model cake toppers
    • Make and pipe buttercream using a range of piping tips
    • Cut and carve madeira sponge cake for age numbers, novelty shapes, birthdays and baby showers
    • Learn tips for that professional finish to your cakes

    You will supply your own baked cakes and materials for this course and will be advised what to bring for the first session.

  • Progression Next Steps


    Progression on to the Cake Decorating - Modern Techniques or other short cake decorating courses

  • Course Structure


    The teacher will contact you with what ingredients to bring to class before the first session.

  • Assessment Details


    Your tutor will give you regular feedback during lessons and there will be opportunities to share ideas with the class. You'll also have individual targets set, to ensure you are challenged to work at an appropriate level for you.