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 seen across social media and celebrations everywhere, you’ll learn the art of transforming a simple cake into a beautifully piped showpiece.

Working with a pre-baked layered cake, Victoria will guide you through shaping, filling and finishing your cake before introducing you to the decorative over-piping techniques that define the classic Lambeth style. From delicate shells and swags to intricate borders and flourishes, you’ll discover how layers of piping can create a stunning vintage effect.

With expert guidance throughout, you’ll have the opportunity to personalise your design with your choice of colours and decorative details, creating a cake that’s completely unique to you.

Skills you will learn:

• How to shape and prepare a layered cake into the classic vintage heart design.
• Filling, crumb-coating and covering a cake with buttercream.
• Achieving a smooth, professional finish ready for decorating.
• Traditional Lambeth-style piping techniques, including shells, borders, swags and over-piping.
• How to build depth and texture using multiple piping styles.
• Colouring buttercream and creating a design that reflects your own style.
• Tips and techniques for achieving neat, consistent piping at home.

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.