Create one of the most sought-after cake designs of recent years in this hands-on decorating workshop with Victoria. Inspired by the elegant vintage heart cakes taking over social media and appearing at celebrations everywhere, this workshop will show you how to transform a simple layered cake into a beautifully piped showpiece.
Working with a pre-baked layered cake, Victoria will guide you through every stage of the decorating process, from shaping and filling your cake to achieving a smooth buttercream finish. You’ll then be introduced to the timeless art of Lambeth-style piping, learning how layers of intricate piping can create the depth, texture and ornate detail that make vintage cakes so distinctive.
From delicate shells and swags to intricate borders and decorative flourishes, you’ll learn how to build a beautifully balanced design while developing the confidence and techniques to recreate the look at home.
There will also be plenty of opportunity to make the design your own. Choose your favourite colours and decorative details to create a vintage heart cake that reflects your individual style.
Skills you will learn
- How to shape and prepare a layered cake to create the classic vintage heart design.
- How to fill, crumb-coat and cover a cake with buttercream.
- Techniques for achieving a smooth, professional finish ready for decorating.
- Traditional Lambeth-style piping techniques, including shells, borders, swags and over-piping.
- How to layer different piping techniques to create depth, texture and intricate detail.
- How to colour buttercream and coordinate colours within your design.
- Tips and techniques for achieving neat, consistent piping at home.
- How to confidently personalise a vintage-style cake and create a polished final design.
You’ll leave with a beautifully decorated vintage heart cake to take home, so please bring a sturdy cake box or carrier.
What’s included:
- Tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the workshop.
- All ingredients, equipment and decorating materials provided.
- Your finished vintage heart cake to take home.
- Best of all, we take care of the washing up!
Whether you’re new to cake decorating or looking to develop your piping skills, this workshop is the perfect way to learn the techniques behind this timeless and elegant cake trend.
