Cake Decorating Basics Class | Weds 4 March | 6pm
🎂 Cake Decorating Basics Class – 6″ Chocolate Buttercream Cake
📅 Wednesday 4 March | 6pm
Want smooth, professional-looking cakes without the stress? This hands-on beginner cake covering class is all about learning the foundations — from slicing and filling to a beautifully finished buttercream cake.
Perfect for beginners or home bakers wanting to build confidence, this class breaks cake decorating down step by step in a relaxed, supportive environment.
👩🍳 Your instructor
Taught by the fabulous Lena, who has been decorating at Cupcake Sweeties for over 6 years and brings a wealth of hands-on cake experience to every class. Lena also runs her own cake business, Lena’s Cakes.
✨ What you’ll learn
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How to slice and fill a cake evenly
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Crumb coating basics for a neat, stable cake
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Getting a smooth buttercream finish
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Tips for sharp edges & clean sides
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Piping simple rosettes
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Decorating with sprinkles and finishing touches to elevate your cake
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Common beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them)
What’s included
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One 6″ chocolate cake per person
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All buttercream, fillings, tools & equipment provided
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Step-by-step instruction throughout the class
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Take home your finished cake
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Small class size for plenty of one-on-one help
💡 A 6″ buttercream cake normally retails for $100, so this class is amazing value — you’re getting the cake plus expert tuition.
Who this class is for
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Complete beginners
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Home bakers wanting to master the basics
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Anyone who wants neat, confident cake finishes
No experience needed — just come ready to learn and have fun.
Class details
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Date: Wednesday 4 March
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Time: 6pm
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Duration: Up to 2 hours
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Location: Cupcake Sweeties, Lower Hutt
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Class size: Limited spots
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Please note: This is a standing class. No seating is provided, so participants must be comfortable standing for the duration of the class.
💰 Price
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Normally $120
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Intro price (first time running this class): $110
FAQs
Do I need to bring anything?
No — everything is provided.
Will I take my cake home?
Yes! You’ll leave with your finished 6″ chocolate cake.
Is this a fondant class?
No — this class focuses on buttercream covering and simple decoration.
Is seating provided?
No — this is a standing class, and participants will need to be comfortable standing for the full session.
✨ Limited spots – bookings essential.
A perfect first cake class and a great foundation for future decorating 💕
Delivery
Decorating Supplies, Brownies & Cookies - Delivery is $9 for 1-3 day delivery nationwide, Mon-Fri. Free delivery for orders over $120. Enter code FD at checkout.
Cupcakes, Macarons, Cakes, Slices, & same day Wellington area delivery is $20; Rush delivery for Lower Hutt or Wellington CBD ONLY (before 11.30am) is $35. Please contact us if unsure. Kapiti or Rural Delivery is $45 (Mon-Fri only). Please specify if cupcakes are required by a particular time. Full T&C
