🌟 Chef: Julie Paul
🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00AM-1:30PM
🎂 Step into the world of professional pastry and learn the art of the perfect finish. Whether you’re looking to master high-level frosting techniques or simply want to create a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering, this class is your passport to cake-decorating bliss.
In this immersive, hands-on session, you will build, fill, and transform a light and fluffy two-layer, 6” vanilla cake into a custom masterpiece. We’ll focus on the essential skills—from structure to style—to ensure your cakes taste as incredible as they look. For students 16+.
Menu:
- Vanilla Cake: A light, tender sponge with a delicate crumb.
- Berry Filling: A bright, tangy layer of fresh, macerated berries to provide the perfect balance to the rich cake.
- Vanilla Buttercream: Our silky-smooth signature frosting—the perfect canvas for colorful designs.
Techniques Taught:
- Leveling & Torting: How to prep your layers for a perfectly stable, professional height.
- Buttercream: Mastering smooth buttercream for a flawless finish.
- Precision Filling: Learning the "dam" method to keep fruit fillings securely inside the cake.
- Decorative Borders: Practice piping elegant leaves and star borders to frame your creation.
- Buttercream Roses: Master the classic technique of piping multi-petaled roses with natural dimension.
- Color Theory: Mixing and blending buttercream to achieve a sophisticated palette.
Note: This is a decorating class, and the cakes are pre-baked.
Allergen/Dietary Notice: The following items will be used gluten, eggs and dairy.
About Julie: Julie Paul is a pastry chef who has been teaching baking and decorating classes in the Capital Region since 2014. Solo traveling the world is one of her many passions. Follow Chef Julie on Instagram @julie_paul2.