About this Event
About this class:
Dive into the art of chocolate cake decorating in this hands-on class designed for bakers of all skill levels. Join Celebrity Pastry Chef Dawn of Ravy Cakes, LLC. Students will learn how to decorate a rich, moist chocolate cake from scratch, then explore essential techniques for working with chocolate buttercream and delicious silky chocolate ganache.
This class focuses on both flavor and finish. You’ll practice proper cake leveling, filling, and stacking, then master smooth buttercream application, sharp edges, and elegant ganache pours and finishes. You will learn buttercream piping designs and you’ll gain valuable tips on chocolate selection, temperature control, and troubleshooting common decorating challenges. Each student will create a four-inch, three-layered cake.
By the end of the class, each student will complete a beautifully decorated chocolate cake and leave with the skills and confidence to recreate professional-quality results at home or in a bakery setting.
All tools are included to use during the class and each student will receive a cake box to take their cake home.
Skills covered include:
- Assembling chocolate cake layers
- Preparing and working with chocolate buttercream
- Making and applying chocolate ganache
- Cake smoothing, edging, and finishing techniques
- Tips on stacking cake layers that has fillings
- Chocolate buttercream piping
This class is perfect for chocolate lovers, home bakers, and aspiring pastry professionals.
Register for this class and receive:
- Expert instruction from Celebrity Pastry Chef Dawn Alston of Ravy Cakes
- In-person, step-by-step instruction
- A delicious cake to share with your family and friends
- A 5% discount on purchases of supplies and tools at Fran's Cake and Candy on the day of class.
Meet Your Instructor:
Dawn Alston of Ravy Cakes, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, grew up in Northern Virginia where she started baking at the age of six. Dawn holds an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and has competed in many local baking events and in 2018 she competed on Food Network’s Wedding Cake Championship. Chef Dawn strives to share her love of baking and decorating through teaching both adult and childrens classes. Follow Dawn on FB or IG to see her work and upcoming classes:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ravycakes
IG: @myravycakes
All The Details:
- Age Level: 13+
- Skill Level: Beginner
- All supplies and tools are provided for use during class.
- We will provide a box for you to take your cakes home in
- The class may be a little messy so we recommend bringing an apron.
- If you have long hair, you may want to tie it back.
- Class requires a minimum of 4 students and there is a maxiumum of 12. In the event of insufficient enrollment, you will receive a full refund.
- Class will run approximately 3 hours. Please note that the class is hands-on and may run over or under schedule.
Cancellation Policy:
Changes and cancellations...we know life happens so we try our best to be flexible while being fair to our instructors who purchase supplies and bake for each student. Full refunds or credits are available for cancellations made at least 5 days prior to the class. If you need to cancel after 5 days but at least 48 hours in advance, we can offer you a credit for a future class. We cannot offer any credits for cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled class.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies, 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, United States
USD 156.57
