Everything You Need to Know About Cake Decorating in Edinburgh

Are you looking to level up your cake decorating skills in 2024? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know to reach sweet new heights, from basic cake decorating tips and creating the perfect icing to decorating delicious cupcakes and how to find the best cake decorating classes in Edinburgh!

We've all seen people share their insane homemade cakes on Insta and felt inspired to recreate our own version, with less than photogenic results. But don't let that put you off - anyone can make amazing cakes - it just takes a little knowledge and some brilliant tips and tricks to create a snapshot-worthy cake!

Next time you need to give cake decorating a go, whether it’s for kids' birthday party ideas or to take to work, you’ll feel calm and collected as you create your own edible art. Expect to have your answers solved as we help you become a creative cake decorator in Edinburgh.

Check out cake decorating classes

Let’s start by talking about cake decorating classes in Edinburgh. Learning how to bake and getting to grips with icing guided by a local expert is a fun way to better your baking skills. 

We’ve got many classes to choose from, whether you're a beginner or more experienced in cake decorating. You certainly won’t have any problem finding a super sweet experience to try!

Just think, a two-hour cake decorating could totally transform your skills immediately. They're one of the best things to do in Edinburgh if you want to indulge your sweet tooth.

Learn how to make cupcakes

If you want to create and decorate the perfect cupcake, why not learn all the secrets to delicious dessert recipes from an expert teacher in a beginner-friendly baking session? Connect with Edinburgh’s most experienced bakers and leave all your worries at the door as you get hands-on with your ingredients. Whether you want to know how to achieve the perfect buttercream swirl or make more elaborate treats like cute cactus or pirate cupcakes, consider this class the first step on your journey towards The Great British Bake Off. 

Explore chocolate drip cake decorating 

These elaborate cakes appeared on the baking scene a few years ago, and ever since, keen home bakers have been on a marvellous mission to replicate the perfect drip. Luckily, it isn’t as hard as it looks and after a fun afternoon baking in Edinburgh, you’ll have all the techniques needed to make your own dripping masterpiece the next time a birthday party or special occasion rolls around. 

Have fun making a tiered cake

Some occasions call for more than one layer, and next time the opportunity presents itself, you'll be ready to bake up a storm. Fun cake courses in Edinburgh can teach you the skills to level up your cake game (figuratively and literally). The best thing about these sessions is that the cakes will be pre-baked, so all you’ll need to focus on is perfecting the icing techniques. Your baking expert will take you through everything from making the different types of icing and correctly using a piping bag to decorating your layers perfectly. 

Dive into colourful rainbow cakes

There’s a reason everybody loves rainbow cakes; they look amazing and almost anyone could make one! Mastering this colourful dessert recipe in an Edinburgh cake course has less to do with icing techniques and more to do with creating kaleidoscopic batter and assembling your cake. And we promise it will look as good as it tastes!

Check out these basic baking tips to get you started!
 

Freeze your cakes before decorating them

Want to know how to make icing much easier? Just freeze your cake a few days before. You heard it right! This genius idea means you can split your time perfectly between baking and cake decorating. Spend the afternoon sinking your hands into your ingredients, then put your finished bakes in the freezer. When you get it out the next day, your cake will be hard enough that it won’t crumble when you try to frost it.

Elevate your icing

Icing is so much easier than it looks and the beauty about piping is you can quickly change the bag tips to create various techniques on your cake. For example, if you use star tips, you’ll be able to form flowers, shells, roses and stars as well! All you need to do is fill your piping bag about two-thirds full, and you can use your icing to create beautiful patterns.   

Discover easy cake decorating ideas

If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration on decorating your cake other than using icing, here are a couple of ideas on some delicious extras you can use to adorn your desserts!

You can easily create a healthy-looking cake by adding fruit such as berries, cashews, walnuts, and much more. Incorporate your healthy extras with a few sweet treats too. Options like cookies, chocolate peanuts and jellybeans spring to mind!

Master all these tips and more with one of our fun, hands-on cake decorating workshops in Edinburgh!