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Bake Your Own French Croissant

Atelier Sucré See all classes by this school @ 104 East 7th St, New York, NY

Learn how to craft an authentic French croissant from start to finish at Atelier Sucré. You'll work through traditional butter croissants, pains au chocolat, and savory ham and cheese versions, and take home both your fresh-baked pastries and detailed recipes so you can re-create them for your next brunch.

(553) Beginner 14 and older
$95
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Baking Desserts

Red Inside Culinary See all classes by this school @ 109 Macdougal St, New York, NY

Step into your inner pastry chef as you master elegant desserts with expert guidance, from airy pavlovas to rich Paris-Brest and buttery cardamom scones. This hands-on baking session blends precision and creativity, leaving you with stunning sweets to enjoy and share.

(139) Beginner 14 and older
$145
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+1450 pts
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"Great British Bake Off" Classic Bakes

Home Cooking New York See all classes by this school @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Join us for a delightful baking experience inspired by the beloved Great British Bake Off. Enjoy tea as you build the techniques behind classic bakes such as Victoria sandwich cake, swiss roll, and savory scones. Plus, take home a special recipe for Jane's winning lemon poppy seed drizzle cake.

(2,258) All levels 16 and older
$110
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Cinnamon Rolls & Hot Cross Buns

The Institute of Culinary Education See all classes by this school @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Learn to bake warm, fragrant cinnamon rolls and tender hot cross buns in this hands-on class that turns you into the brunch host everyone raves about. These cozy, joyful treats are perfect for sharing or savoring entirely on your own.

(997) Beginner 18 and older
$150
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Sourdough Bread

NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Master the craft of sourdough bread with hands-on guidance at every step, from fermenting the starter to baking the perfect loaf. Pick up the techniques behind that signature tangy flavor and crisp crust. Leave with both a new skill and a freshly baked sourdough loaf to enjoy.

(638) All levels 12 and older
$125
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+1250 pts
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Madeleine & Financier

Step into the craft of French baking as you make buttery madeleines and rich, almond-based financiers in this hands-on workshop. Learn essential techniques like browning butter and assembling delicate batters, under expert guidance. Experiment with classic and creative flavor variations, then take home your own golden, bakery-quality tea cakes.

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  • 12 and older
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  • 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Class Description

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Discover the elegance and delicate flavors of classic French tea cakes in this interactive baking workshop. During this immersive 2.5-hour session, you will master the creation of two iconic pâtisserie favorites: beautifully shaped madeleines with their characteristic dome and rich, almond-based financiers. An expert instructor will guide you through essential techniques, teaching you to achieve that signature madeleine dome and master the art of browned butter to develop deep, complex flavor in financiers. You will explore multiple flavor variations ranging from citrus and vanilla to nutty and chocolatey profiles, departing with your own perfectly baked batch of each treat.

One ticket admits one person; you may register up to three people at one time.

Your Ticket Includes:

  • Complete step-by-step instruction from beginning to end
  • All necessary ingredients and tools provided
  • Techniques for browning butter and preparing classic French batters
  • Hands-on experience baking and customizing your own madeleines and financiers
  • Take-home box containing your freshly baked French pastries
School Notes: Please note, if you require a gluten free option for your baking class, you must alert the school in advance and there will be a +$15 fee applied for each gluten free substitute which will be collected directly by the school. Please contact them or CourseHorse to arrange this.

Refund Policy

Classes are not eligible for refunds, however classes are transferable.

  • Students may reschedule their class to an alternative date up to 4 business days prior to the class date for in-person classes.
  • All deposits & fees are forfeited for no shows.
  • We do not provide make-up classes.

The school reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment up to 48 hours before the class date. The school reserve the right to change class schedules. If for any reason the school should cancel a class, a full refund will be offered to the student. However, we do not accept responsibility for any other expenses incurred such as hotel or airline cancellation penalties.

Cancellations or changes can be made through email at [email protected]. Please be sure to include the full name of the registered student, and class registration confirmation.

If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, or other circumstance beyond our control (facility issues, power outages, etc.), we will contact you with as much advanced notice as possible by email or telephone, and issue you a refund to the original form of payment. We will make every effort to run the class as long as it is safe to do so. If we make the decision to run a class during inclement weather and you make the decision not to come, you will not be able to get a refund, we will offer only a credit for future use.

Credits are valid for a 12 month period of time.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at NY Cake Academy (638)

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This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review

  • Madeleine & Financier

    Learned so much. My instructor of which I have had before was thorough, informative, and patient. I always leave feeling good about what I made and have excitement to make it again.
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NY Cake Academy

NY Cake Academy, founded by renowned cake decorator Joan Mansour over 25 years ago, has evolved into a premier one-stop-shop in Manhattan for all baking needs. With a 5,000 square foot store, it offers a vast array of supplies, runs a cake decorating school, and is recognized for its excellence in the industry, earning accolades from ZAGAT and the New York Press.

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