- Date: Sat 26 July, 2025
- Time: 10am – 3pm
- Level: Beginner/Intermediate (This class is designed to make the most of your day. Some
previous baking experience is helpful but not essential.)
- Type: Hands-on
Join us to create this beautiful cake decorated with a gorgeous textured basketweave buttercream piping, and edible flower detail.
Flavour - A Blueberry & Lemon Cake made with layers of lemon sponge, dotted with blueberries for added moisture and depth of flavour lightly soaked with a lemon vanilla syrup. Between each
layer is a wonderful blueberry compote and American-style cream cheese buttercream. The cake is finished with a light vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream, which is perfect for creating different piping and finishing techniques.
What You’ll Learn:
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Light Lemon Sponge – Learn the secrets of how to create a light sponge dotted with fruit.
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Blueberry Compote & Lemon Syrup – Create a wonderful balanced fruit compote to layer your cake with and a lemon vanilla syrup to elevate your cake flavour.
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Buttercreams – Create a classic American style cream cheese which will be used when layering the cake and then create a luxurious meringue-based butter cream which will be used when
coating and decorating your cake.
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Stacking & Layering Techniques – Learn how to layer, crumb coat and assemble a beautiful cake with confidence.
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Decoration – Create a pretty buttercream basketweave ribbon detail and buttercream beads. Then adorn your masterpiece with edible flowers. Please not the flower varieties may vary
throughout the growing season.
What’s Included
• All ingredients and baking equipment
• Step-by-step recipe sheets to take home
• Guidance from an expert instructor throughout the day
What to Bring & Wear
Please wear comfortable flat shoes, keep your hair tied back, and remove jewellery before the session begins for hygiene and safety.
Class taught by
Lucie Bennett.
