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NY Cake Academy
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(4.6-star rating across 452 reviews)

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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NY Cake Academy

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Pastry Essentials: Èclairs Dissected

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Uncover the secrets of perfecting éclairs and cream puffs with expert guidance. Master the art of crafting silky custard and delectable chocolate glaze. Join us for a hands-on baking experience and elevate your pastry skills to create these classic treats.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$250
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European Tea Cookies with Jörg Amsler

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Explore the art of traditional European cookie baking with a master pastry chef. Delve into the intricate techniques and rich flavors that define these delightful treats. Elevate your baking skills and impress your loved ones with these exquisite creations.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$250
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Pastry Essentials: Science of Lamination

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Embark on a culinary journey delving into the intricate science of lamination. From mastering almond cream to perfecting folding techniques, hone your pastry skills with hands-on practice. Indulge in the creation of delightful treats like Apple Turnovers and Fresh Fruit Bar Tart, showcasing the perfect fusion of science and flavor!

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$250
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Doubly Decadent Desserts

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Want to create some seriously impressive desserts? We’ll go beyond the basic with White Chocolate Marshmallow Squares, Chocolate Tiramisu and Mango-Pineapple-Ginger Upside Down Cake. You can take home what you make but we won’t judge you for eating them here. All of these desserts are delicious day of but will be good for at least 7.  Our expert instructors are teaching technique, not just recipes so you’ll also learn some knife skills...

(452) All levels 12 and older
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Caramels Workshop

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Come to NY Cake to learn how to make oodles of tasty caramels. We’ll make a salted caramel, chocolate caramel and cinnamon caramel and then cut them all up and wrap them. These make the best candy gifts if you can bear to part with them.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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Chocolate Cake Day

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

It’s National Chocolate Cake Day…so let’s make some chocolate cake and gobble it up! You’ll learn how to make a super simple super delicious chocolate one bowl cake and top it with whipped topping and fresh raspberries.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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Spring Wreath Buttercream Cake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Piping buttercream flowers can be super tricky and in the middle of winter we could use a little color! We’ll have a cake and frosting pre-made for you so you can come in and learn how to fill and frost the cake then what tips to use to make a wreath of gorgeous frosting flowers around the outside. You’ll leave with a sweet reminder that Spring is just right around the corner.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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Puertorican Coquito

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn how to make this Holiday favorite and staple at any Puerto Rican Christmas- this Hispanic style eggnog with a coconut base is made in class and students take home some to share! We make Virgin Coquito in class, however students are invited to bring your own Dark Rum! A Fun time to catch up with friends and satisfy a sweet tooth!

(452) All levels 21 and older
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2 Day Baking Workshop

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Two days of baking wonderland! On day one we’ll learn two common mixing methods to make a delicious birthday cake and devilish chocolate cake and learn how to make and flavor swiss buttercream.  On day two we’ll learn how to fill and frost our cakes and decorate using a variety of piping techniques. You’ll take home 2 7″ cakes that you completely made from scratch!

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$240

2 sessions

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Make & Take Pies

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

It’s that time of year! Pie season is upon us. Come to NY Cake Academy to learn how to make the perfect pie crust and then get to work creating a pumpkin and apple pie. We’ll use the latest techniques to create decorated crusts that will have everyone cheering for your pie

(452) All levels 12 and older
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Breakfast Pastries

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

It’s easy to stay in when you can expertly make your own breakfast pastries. We’ll make apple turnovers, blueberry muffin tops and quick cinnamon buns. Yum Yum and Yum.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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Party Cake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

A 4 hour workshop where you’ll learn how to make a moist and delicious homemade fun-fetti cake. We’ll make buttercream together and fill and frost the cake to celebratory perfection. Want to fill it up to be a surprise cake? We’ll show you how to do that too along with some gorgeous piping basics.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$175
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2 Day Cake Workshop

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Where else would you go to learn how to make an amazing cake?!? On day 1 you’ll learn how to make 3 different cakes 6″ cakes using 3 different mixing methods. On day 2 we’ll focus on making a swiss buttercream, rich chocolate ganache and then filling and frosting our cakes from the day before. You’ll leave with a devils food cake with vanilla swiss buttercream, a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and an angel food cake with marshmallow...

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$185

2 sessions

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Iconic American Cakes: German Chocolate Cake

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Contrary to popular belief, this is not a German recipe, but one named after one Samuel German who suggested making a sweetened chocolate to the owner of the Baker’s chocolate company.  Dense chocolate layers are topped with a creamy coconut pecan filling and finished with a chocolate frosting and more pecans.

(452) All levels 16 and older
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$150
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Fondant Shoe

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn how easy it is to make these edible shoe toppers that will look enhance the look of your cakes!

(452) All levels 16 and older
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$150
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I Love Lemons

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

I Love Lemons! After the holidays our dessert palates are a little exhausted and winter doesn’t afford much in the way of interesting fruits.  It’s time for lemons – tangy and delicious cake, tart, cookies, and a frozen lemon mousse. East 62nd Street Lemon Cake:  One of Maida Heatter’s most beloved recipes Tarte au Citron a la Cannoise:  An easy lemon tart from a fancy pastry shop in Cannes Lemon Sablées:  Easy and...

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$150
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Choux Puff

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

On this class you will learn: The basis and science of pâte-à-choux. How to prepare & bake choux with craquelin.  How to make the fillings (chocolate cream, hazelnut praline).  How to fill and decorate the choux. General Steps (subject to change): Overview of each step of the pate-a-choux making process, with scientific information. Prepare the craquelin and freeze. Prepare both the chocolate cream and the hazelnut...

(452) Beginner 12 and older
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$165
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Modern Tart Making

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

On this class you will learn:  The types & differences between pie pastry doughs with a sprinkle of science. How to make shortcrust pastry dough (pâte sucrée). How to line tartlet rings and blind bake them. How to prepare the fillings (lemon curd & blueberry compote). How to decorate in multiple styles using modern designs found in Parisian pastry shops.  General Steps (subject to change) Overview of all the type of...

(452) All levels 16 and older
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$165
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Individual Mousse Desserts

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Discover the secret to crafting winter-themed dessert masterpieces that will leave you feeling like a professional pastry chef. Join us as we explore the delicate art of creating elegant mousse treats inspired by the beauty of the season. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create show-stopping desserts that are as delicious as they are stunning.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$150
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Viennese Desserts with Nick Malgieri

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Explore the delicate world of Viennese pastries and learn to make hand-pulled strudel dough, traditional apple strudel, hazelnut-scented Linzer hearts, and sweet vanilla pretzel-shaped cookies at NY Cake Academy. Indulge your sweet tooth with these exquisite treats inspired by the art of Vienna.

(452) All levels 12 and older
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$199.99
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