Learn how to create a beautiful drip cake topped with fresh flowers in this hands-on cake decorating workshop in Sydney. Perfect for beginners, this class will guide you step-by-step through layering and icing a 6-inch vanilla butter cake, then finishing it with a glossy caramel drip and an elegant arrangement of fresh flowers, chocolate leaves and sweets.
You’ll gain practical skills and creative confidence to recreate this eye-catching cake style at home for birthdays and special occasions. Using affordable tools and techniques suitable for most home kitchens, you’ll discover how to achieve a professional finish with smooth buttercream and a perfectly controlled drip effect.
All ingredients, tools and a take-home cake box are included in the course fee. Please note that substitute ingredients for allergies cannot be provided.
Course Content
- Cutting and layering a cake for straight edges and a flat top
- Creating a naked sides effect using buttercream
- Making and applying a caramel glaze for the perfect drip
- Controlling the drip effect for a polished finish
- Making white chocolate leaves for edible decoration
- Composing and styling fresh flowers and sweets on top
Schedule & Pricing
- 3-hour workshop
- Price: $169 per person
- Includes all ingredients, tools and take-home cake box
Accessibility
- Classroom located upstairs with approximately 20 steps
- Lift currently out of service
Details
You will learn
- Layer and prepare a cake with straight edges and a flat top
- Create a smooth naked-style buttercream finish
- Make and control a caramel drip and floral cake topper
You will get
- All ingredients for a 6-inch vanilla butter cake
- Use of decorating tools during the workshop
- Take-home cake box with your finished cake
Appropriate for
Beginners and cake lovers who want to develop their decorating skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Apron
- Closed-in shoes
- Hair tie for long hair
What to wear
Casual (closed-in shoes required)
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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