Drip cakes are so popular and yet so unique – and it goes without saying, absolutely delicious! When better to perfect the art of making a beautifully decorated drip cake than Valentine’s Day!
The Real Cake and Bake Company in Hedge End. will host this romantic class – perfect for couples! Our fabulous and experienced Julie Hancock will be your tutor for the day.
You will learn how to accurately cut your sponge cake and fill with buttercream before crumb coating, cooling and then covering with buttercream using a palette knife to achieve a smooth finish. Julie will teach you how to make a silky smooth chocolate ganache and how to apply it to the cake to make the all important drip. Throughout the class, Julie will share lots of top tips and insider techniques. You will learn how to prepare and use buttercream, as well as how to coat the cake either smoothly or with textures. The key of course will be how to make the drip drip! In addition you will learn to finish your cake decoratively piping with buttercream and making adorable Valentine decorations in sugarpaste.
Our Valentine’s drip cake class is suitable for beginners and those wishing to perfect techniques – no experience is necessary. Why not come à deux and celebrate the day together!
We will provide all materials and equipment, including a 6 inch tall sponge cake, and a board and a box to transport the cake in.
Places can be booked here online or, if you prefer, in the shop at 4 Freegrounds Avenue, SO30 0BJ. For more information, please email us at info@therealcakeandbakecompany.com, call us on 01489 784999 or visit us at the shop.





