NY Cake Academy
Classes in NYC
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.
114 classes with availability
Thanksgiving Turkey Cake Pops
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Create adorable turkey-shaped cake pops in this fun, hands-on Thanksgiving workshop. Learn to shape and dip cake pops, achieve smooth candy coatings, and build colorful turkey features using candy, pretzels, and piped chocolate. Add expressive faces with candy eyes and detailed piping while mastering beginner-friendly decorating techniques. Take home your festive creations to enjoy or share.
Sat. Nov 21st, 4–6pm ET
(2 hours)
Juniors Thanksgiving Turkey Cake Pops
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Spark creativity as young bakers transform simple cupcakes into a vibrant garden of color and texture. Kids learn to pipe grass, flowers, ladybugs, and bees using buttercream techniques designed to build confidence and control. With hands-on guidance, they explore playful designs while developing essential decorating skills. Perfect for inspired imaginations and sweet artistic expression.
Tue. Nov 24th, 4–5:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
Teens Holiday Gift Giving Treats Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Teens will create handmade holiday gifts by molding nut-filled chocolates, layering peppermint bark, and preparing spiced Christmas jam. Learn confectionery techniques and festive packaging skills, then take home a beautiful collection of treats ready to gift to loved ones.
Nov 27th
9:30am–12:30pm ET
$130
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Fri. Nov 27th, 9:30am–12:30pm ET
(3 hours)
Cartoon Cake
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Learn the techniques to create a trendy cake design using fondant, buttercream, and more at NY Cake Academy. Master the art of covering cakes flawlessly and handling fondant for a clean and smooth finish. Let your creativity shine as you make intricate details using buttercream.
Nov 16th
11am–2pm ET
$150
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Dec 16th
1–4pm ET
$150
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Mon. Nov 16th, 11am–2pm ET
(3 hours)
French Macaron Making Class – Italian Method
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Learn to make elegant French macarons from scratch using the Italian meringue method. Master sugar syrup preparation, macaronage, piping, baking, and filling techniques while discovering tips for smooth shells and signature feet. Take home your handmade macarons and new baking skills.
Tue. Dec 1st, 11am–1:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Holiday House Cookie Decorating
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Create whimsical pastel gingerbread house cookies in this festive, hands-on decorating workshop. Learn royal icing techniques, including outlining, flooding, and adding dimensional details, then decorate with sparkling sugar snow, pastel bows, candy accents, and adorable snowmen. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, this class includes all supplies and a beautifully packaged set of cookies to take home.
Thu. Dec 3rd, 11am–1pm ET
(2 hours)
Holiday Cream Puff
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Create adorable holiday character cream puffs in this hands-on French pastry workshop. Learn to prepare and pipe choux pastry, add crunchy craquelin toppings, and fill each puff with smooth, delicious cream. Decorate festive designs featuring Santa, reindeer, snowmen, and holiday wreaths using chocolate, fondant, icing, and sprinkles. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, with all supplies and a boxed set of treats to take home.
Wed. Dec 9th, 11am–1pm ET
(2 hours)
Holiday Gingerbread Baking & Decorating
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Bake and decorate festive gingerbread people in this hands-on holiday workshop. Learn to mix, chill, roll, and cut spiced gingerbread dough, then use royal icing to create colorful outfits, scalloped borders, and playful details like smiles, buttons, and bows. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, this class includes all supplies, a recipe packet, and a box of decorated cookies to take home. Suitable for ages 12+, with younger children welcome alongside a paying adult.
Dec 18th
11am–12:30pm ET
$99.99
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Dec 19th
10–11:30am ET
$99.99
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Fri. Dec 18th, 11am–12:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
NY Chewy Cookie Baking
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Perfect the art of baking irresistibly chewy cookies with expert hands-on guidance. Learn to create vibrant matcha cookies, classic oatmeal raisin, and the iconic New York City–style chocolate chip cookie. Master essential techniques from mixing to achieving the ideal texture, and experiment with bold flavor combinations along the way. Leave with bakery-worthy treats ready to share—or keep entirely to yourself.
Nov 10th
11am–1pm ET
$150
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Nov 28th
11am–1pm ET
$150
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Dec 6th
12–2pm ET
$150
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Jan 24th
3–5pm ET
$150
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Tue. Nov 10th, 11am–1pm ET
(2 hours)
BYOB Date Night Holiday Gingerbread Baking & Decorating
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Bake and decorate charming gingerbread people in this festive, hands-on holiday workshop. Learn to prepare, roll, and cut spiced gingerbread dough, then master royal icing techniques to create colorful outfits, scalloped borders, and playful character details. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, this class includes all supplies, a recipe packet, and a box of decorated cookies to take home. Suitable for ages 12+, with younger children welcome alongside a paying adult.
Fri. Dec 4th, 5:30–7pm ET
(90 minutes)
BYOB Date Night: Butternut Squash Ravioli & Caramel Apple Trifle Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Enjoy a romantic hands-on cooking class for couples. Learn to make fresh ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash and brown butter sage sauce, then assemble a caramel apple trifle. Bring your favorite beverage for a cozy fall date night.
Sun. Dec 6th, 5:30–8pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Snowman Creampuff Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Create charming 3D snowman cream puffs in this festive, hands-on pastry workshop. Learn to prepare and pipe choux pastry in different sizes, fill the shells with creamy pastry cream, and add a glossy white chocolate coating. Assemble and decorate your snowmen with chocolate top hats, carrot noses, gold pearl buttons, and playful facial details. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, with all supplies, a recipe packet, and a box of treats to take home.
Thu. Dec 17th, 2–4:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Family Holiday Doughnut Making & Decorating
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Bake and share five holiday cookie favorites in this festive, hands-on workshop. Learn to make gingerbread people, jam thumbprints, chocolate turtles, gingersnaps, and crinkle cookies while practicing dough shaping, filling, and decorating techniques. Join a fun cookie swap with fellow bakers and take home a bakery box filled with an assortment of handcrafted seasonal treats. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.
Sat. Dec 12th, 3–5:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Family Hanukkah Cupcake Decorating Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Celebrate Hanukkah with a family-friendly cupcake decorating workshop. Learn buttercream piping, create festive menorahs, dreidels, rosettes, and blue swirls, then add chocolate gelt and sparkling gold accents. Take home a box of your family's decorated treats.
Sun. Dec 13th, 3–4:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
Family Chocolate Truffles
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Enjoy a fun, hands-on chocolate-making experience for the whole family. Learn to prepare smooth chocolate ganache from scratch, roll decadent truffles, and finish them with delicious coatings using high-quality couverture chocolate. Each participant will create their own handmade treats and take home a box to enjoy or share. No prior experience is needed.
Sun. Dec 13th, 3–4pm ET
(1 hour)
Junior Chefs Gingerbread House Decorating
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Kids can build and decorate their own 3D gingerbread house in this festive, hands-on workshop. Learn to assemble gingerbread panels with royal icing, pipe snowy rooflines and icicles, and add colorful candy trims, evergreen garlands, and powdered sugar landscapes. Beginner-friendly and designed for ages 6–11, this class includes all supplies and a protective box to take home their holiday creation.
Wed. Dec 16th, 4–5:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
Madeline Tree
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Celebrate the season by transforming delicate, buttery madeleines into a stunning edible holiday centerpiece. Learn to prepare and bake these golden French pastries from scratch, then stack and decorate them into a festive tree adorned with sugar stars, sprinkles, and elegant accents. Take home your beautifully crafted creation, perfect for sharing, gifting, or elevating your holiday table.
Wed. Dec 23rd, 2–4pm ET
(2 hours)
Family Stuffed Cookies for Santa
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Enjoy a family baking workshop creating gourmet stuffed cookies with gooey Biscoff, Nutella, pistachio, and cream cheese centers. Learn dough preparation, filling, and baking techniques to achieve soft cookies with molten centers, then take home your freshly baked treats.
Sat. Dec 19th, 3–5:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Holiday Artisan Chocolate Bars
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Discover the art of working with chocolate couverture, from identifying untempered chocolate to mastering the perfect temper. In this hands-on experience, you’ll create beautifully molded chocolate bars that not only taste divine but showcase your skills. Whether you’re a chocolate enthusiast or seeking a fun challenge, this experience will elevate your craft.
Dec 20th
11am–12:30pm ET
$99.99
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Sun. Dec 20th, 11am–12:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
Date Night Croissant & Pain au Chocolat Workshop – French Pastry Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Enjoy a romantic, hands-on French pastry workshop for couples. Learn to prepare yeast dough, laminate butter layers, and shape classic croissants and chocolate-filled pain au chocolat. Master proofing and baking techniques, then enjoy your freshly baked pastries and take home your creations.
Fri. Jan 15th, 5:30–8:30pm ET
(3 hours)
Reviews of NY Cake Academy
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Vintage Lambeth Cake Decorating
I loved it! My instructor was so helpful and took the time to help us all out individually. -
Cake Decorating 101
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NYC: Chopped! Cooking Competition (BYOB)
The team had an absolute blast! Got some really great feedback! -
Cake Decorating 101
Instructor was great down to earth and was patient with all of us. -
Cake Decorating 101
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NYC: Chopped! Cooking Competition (BYOB)
Thank you again to you and your team for helping us plan a wonderful event! I appreciate all of your help. It sounds like it was a success and people enjoyed it. I will definitely keep your information handy for future events. -
Focaccia Bread Making
What a wonderful way to get into focaccia making. The teacher was easy and charismatic. I even learned a few new tips on how to make a good focaccia at home. Just prepare to stand up for the entire class. The great thing about the class also it didn’t feel overcrowded. Thankfully everyone had enough space as it is a little bit tight the room. -
Cake Decorating 101
Lisa was very professional and helpful. My daughter and I had a lot of fun and we learned a lot. -
NYC: Pizza Party (BYOB)
Yes everything went well, thank you so much! -
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. -
NYC: Chopped! Cooking Competition (BYOB)
It went really well, thank you for checking in! Everyone had a great time. Next time we're looking for a group activity I'll reach out! -
NYC: Pasta Making (BYOB)
Fun experience, great team bonding activity, and delicious self-made pasta! -
Classic Flaky French Croissant
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Cake Decorating 101
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NYC: Pizza Party (BYOB)
Our group had a wonderful time last night! All of the instructors were awesome and really made our time together special. -
NYC: Pizza Party (BYOB)
Everything went great!!!! -
Floral Cupcake Decorating Class
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Vintage Heart Cake
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NYC: Pasta & Dessert Making Party (BYOB)
We had a great time! This was a perfect team-building workshop for our PE team -- interactive, fun, and delicious. Christine was lovely, knowledgeable, and kept us on track: who knew there were so many steps in crafting fettucine from scratch. I had wine delivered, and Christine set up the bottles before we arrived. We then ate our creations together. The space is large and welcoming (and smells of cupcakes and butter cream, yum). Highly recommend for a team building exercise. -
NYC: Pizza Party (BYOB)
Thank you! We had a great time!
