Wedding Cake 101

Wedding Cake 101: From Structure to Stunning
Ready to step into the world of tiered cakes? This class is your complete introduction to building, stacking, and decorating a beautiful two-tier wedding cake from start to finish.
In this hands-on session, students will work on a classic stacked design—a smooth buttercream 6-inch cake stacked on an 8-inch cake, finished in an elegant vintage (Lambeth-style) piping design with buttercream accents.
We’ll cover the real foundations of wedding cake work—not just decorating, but everything that actually makes a cake stable, professional, and worth the price.
What You’ll Learn:
How to choose the correct cake sizes based on serving needs
Best cake sponge and filling combinations for stacked cakes
Proper stacking techniques using dowels and internal supports
How to achieve smooth buttercream finishes on tiered cakes
Introduction to Lambeth-style (vintage) piping techniques
How to decorate a cohesive, elegant tiered design
Delivery methods: when to stack ahead vs. stack on-site
Structural considerations for different cake shapes (round, square, tall tiers, etc.)
A light overview of pricing considerations and design practicality
Design Focus:
The cake featured in class is a two-tier vintage-inspired wedding cake with intricate piped detailing and floral accents.
While the inspiration image shows gumpaste roses, we will be working with buttercream only. Students will learn how to pipe buttercream roses and simple florals. (If roses prove too time-intensive, we’ll guide you through alternative buttercream flower styles that still give a polished, professional look.)
Who This Class Is For:
This class is perfect for:
Bakers ready to move into tiered cakes
Decorators wanting to refine structure and stacking skills
Anyone needing a strong foundation in wedding cake basics
Students who want both technical knowledge and design execution
Additional Details:
All supplies are included
Students will complete and take home their own decorated cake
Ages 16+ only (due to skill level and class length)
This isn’t just a decorating class—it’s the why behind everything, so you can confidently build, stack, and deliver a wedding cake that actually holds up and looks incredible doing it.

Ticket Policy (Please Read Before Purchasing)
All class tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason at any time. This includes cancellations, schedule conflicts, no-shows, late arrivals, illness, or failure to meet class requirements.
By purchasing a ticket, you are reserving a seat in class. Supplies are purchased, prepared, and portioned specifically for each student. Labor is involved in advance preparation and many materials cannot be reused once prepared.
If you cannot attend, you may request a one-time transfer with at least 48 hours notice if space allows, but this is not guaranteed.
Failure to meet class requirements or follow class policies may result in denial of participation without refund.
By purchasing a ticket you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
For full policies including classroom expectations and safety rules, please visit the FAQ / Class Policy section of our website.