Buttercream Flowers Cake Class (1 Day)
£250.00
This is our most popular class at the cake school to date! Not only will you learn how to pipe delicate buttercream flowers in this class, but you will also learn how to cover a cake in delicious Swiss Meringue Buttercream. This is a very different way of decorating cakes, perfect for you if you do not like to use fondant or flower paste.
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Description
The class runs from 10am to 5pm.
These buttercream flowers are soft and buttery, and they melt in your mouth. Come and learn how to make Swiss Meringue buttercream and pipe delicate flowers using special nozzles.
Although covering a cake with delicate florist paste flowers gives it a gorgeous look, we all know that this means using metal wires, florist tape and many other materials that we would rather avoid. However, we do like to decorate our cakes with flowers – enter Buttercream Flowers!
In this one day class, you will learn:
- How to make the perfect Swiss Meringue Buttercream (demo – with plenty of time for questions and answers)
- How to ensure that your buttercream is perfect for piping flowers
- How to cover a round cake with smooth Swiss Meringue Buttercream – including crumb coating and final masking
- How to colour your buttercream with a variety of food colours to achieve a modern look
- How to use a flower nail
- How to pipe several different kinds of flowers using buttercream
- Piped flowers include different types of piped roses, blossoms, chrysanthemum, filler flowers and leaves
- How to store your buttercream flowers until they are ready for your cake/cupcakes
- How to place your piped flowers on your cake in the most gorgeous arrangement – you will be the boss of your own arrangement
If you have any specific questions about this class, including that about content, times, skills taught etc., please send an email to hello@faircake.co.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
You will go home with:
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A beautiful and delicious cake that you will have covered and decorated with Swiss Meringue Buttercream flowers
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A wealth of new skills in piping stunning buttercream flowers for a fresh and modern look on cakes
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A full understanding of how to pipe buttercream flowers and place these on cakes
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The ability to take your skills and create a wealth of different designs, with the potential for setting up a business or pursuing a new hobby
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Confidence in making and working with Swiss Meringue Buttercream
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An appreciation of basic cake design principles and colour coordination
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An answer to pretty much any cake question you can throw at us!
Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
All ingredients and equipment, including transport boxes, for your cake course are provided, you do not need to bring anything with you. The teacher will ensure that you work at a pace suitable for you.
If in doubt about your suitability for this class, please call us on 02083051756 to discuss before you book a place. Teachers for each day are subject to change.
If you would like, you can bring a large bag to carry your cake home. We provide sturdy cardboard boxes, but you may find it easier to carry your cake in a bag such as an Ikea bag.
Please note that we do NOT allow video recording of our classes, either full or any element.
Booking Conditions
Please double check the date that you wish to make the booking as there will be no refunds for cancellations. In the unlikely event that we cancel a class, a full refund will be offered. Please do read our Terms and Conditions on this website (find link at the bottom of each web page) before booking a class. For further details, please email hello@faircake.co.uk or call 02083051756.
Read Our Latest Reviews
Deborah Yates02/05/2024Had a fabulous day yesterday with Uma learning the art crafting a dripcake. Everything was well planned out, clearly explained and demonstrated, leading to us creating a beautifully appointed cake which not only looked fabulous but tasted delicious too. Thank you so much for your time Uma I really enjoyed it and learned a great deal. A Highly recommended course.
Louise Richardson01/05/2024Brilliant drip cake course! Uma is lovely and so knowledgeable. I learnt so much, had a lovely day and took home an awesome cake, would highly recommend
Sofia Arista05/03/2024What an amazing experience! I took the modern wedding cake course and it was absolutely incredible. Learned a lot and definitely feel more prepared when it comes to decorating cakes! Our instructor, Uma, had a very bad injury, and she still gave it her 200% and managed to work through the pain just to share her knowledge! Another plus, Brighton is such a delightful place to visit! Recommend 100%
Private Info21/02/2024I couldn't have picked a better Christmas gift for my lovely wife than this cake decorating course. Despite being a total beginner, she dove right in and had an absolute blast. The instructor was fantastic, guiding her every step of the way as she created a stunning cake adorned with beautiful flowers. Seeing her excitement and pride in her creation was priceless 😊 She's already talking about signing up for another day course, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Uma!!
Kim Parkinson21/02/2024Attending the ‘Buttercream Flowers’ cake decorating course was an absolute delight! Uma is a wonderfully lovely lady, brought not just her expertise but also patience and thoroughness to the session. Her approach to teaching is both inspiring and encouraging, making complex techniques seem achievable for decorators at any level. What stood out to me was the depth of knowledge shared throughout the course. The hands-on session was incredibly valuable, offering us ample opportunity to refine our skills under her attentive guidance. The course was structured in a way that built our confidence step by step. Starting from the basics, we gradually moved to more intricate designs, learning not just how to create beautiful flowers but also how to arrange them artistically on cakes. By the end of the course, I was amazed at how much I had learned. I left feeling equipped with the skills and confidence to create stunning buttercream flowers on my own. This course is a must for anyone looking to elevate their cake decorating skills. I cannot recommend it highly enough – an educational and enjoyable experience from start to finish! Thank you very much
Tracy Deno20/10/2023I just finished up the 5 module online class and really enjoyed it! I am just getting into cake decorating, but found the course to be very helpful and easy to understand. Beyond the beautiful cakes and frostings, there are so many little tips and tricks to help with consistent results, which is what we're all trying to achieve. I am in the US, so there are differences in some of our ingredients, but I just googled substitutions. I hope to attend a class in person, because Uma and her team were a delight to learn from.
Mei Tsang20/10/2023I have had the most fantastic week doing the vegan cake baking and decorating course. Uma is an excellent teacher - well organised, patient, and great to chat to. She took the time to demonstrate and explain everything clearly and in detail, and I have learnt so many new techniques and tips to elevate my bakes! I would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore vegan and free from cakes!
nana adwoa baafi12/10/2023I took the cake baking and decorating class and would say it’s an excellent class, but only if you have some baking experience. Uma is extremely organized and obviously knows her craft. Join the course if you’re a bit rusty and need a refresher or want to improve your cake decorating skills. Just note that it’s NOT a beginner’s class. As someone who has never baked before, my inexperience was quite pronounced in class and the pace leaned towards those who were more experienced. There was very little room for mistakes, hence a lot of pressure to get things right, even at the first try. In future I suggest the trainer hires an assistant who can take off some pressure and give some support to those who are inexperienced. Nonetheless, I’ll recommend - only if you have experience and are looking for a brush up.
Clare Brown22/09/2023I spent the week doing the Modern Wedding Cakes course and had an absolute BLAST. Uma is a fantastic teacher and I learned so much and had loads of fun. Would recommend to absolutely anyone regardless of skill level. I feel much more equipped to make my sister’s wedding cake next summer and have so many new skills to show off :)
Andrea Remedios19/09/2023I attended the Ganache master class in Sept’23 and I have to say that I feel very confident on learning a new skill. Uma is a brilliant tutor. She is very organised and patient and makes sure you have understood the techniques involved to master the skill. I highly recommend Fair Cakes and I will definitely be doing more courses and learning new cake decorating skills from Fair cakes in the future as they have exceeded my expectations! Thanks Uma.
