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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I really enjoyed the class. Loved the way my cupcake floral decoration came out. I plan to take more courses from here. Love the store!
Jennifer S.
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N.Y. Cake & Baking Distributor first opened its doors known as the Chocolate Gallery more than 25 years ago. It was founded by Joan Mansour renowned cake decorator and gold medal award winner by the Societe Culinaire Philantropique. She not only was awarded National teacher of the year, regional teacher of the year and award for most students taught. She was also inducted into the Wilton Hall of Fame.
Since, customers asked repeatedly for a shop to purchase supplies to bake and decorate their cakes, she decided to emphasize more on baking products and we thereby became known as New York Cake and Baking Distributor. We have a 5,000 square foot store carrying everything you need. We became known as the “one stop shop” for all your baking needs as well as a baker’s paradise.
Joan opened up a school of cake decorating where she taught some of the most renowned cake decorators today in Manhattan. We were published in numerous magazines including Family Circle, Womens Day, and Martha Stewart Living as a source for purchasing cookie cutters, cake pans, gum paste cutters and tools, sanding colored sugars, silver and gold dragees, Petal dusts, Silver and gold powder, chocolate molds as well as many other hard to find items.
We are a wholesaler as well as retailer to all those who are interested in baking & decorating. Our flagship store is located in the Chelsea Area of Manhattan. We carry the full line of tools from the most basic to the hardest to find items. We enjoy serving the occasional baker to the most professional.
We have been rated in ZAGAT where it honors the businesses featured in America’s most prestigious Dining & Shopping Guide of 2009/10. New York Cake & Baking Distributor was quoted as “This flatiron shop stocks “everything for the sweet kitchen” from cake decorating supplies like food coloring, gum paste and sprinkles to cookie cutters, pans “ in any shape”, doilies and “ beautiful dragees” and decorations that “ pique the imagination” of “amateurs” and “professionals “ alike.
The New York Press has awarded New York Cake & Baking Distributors as the “Best place to get huge blocks of Bittersweet Valhrona Chocolate” in its Best of Manhattan 2009. Joan's two daughters, Lisa Mansour and Jenny Kash, have taken managerial control over Nycake with much continued success. Lisa is also lead instructor for Nycake Academy and Jenny has extended NYCAKE to the internet with online and wholesale services.
Accessibility: This school is not wheelchair accessible.
Reviews of NY Cake Academy
(4.6-star rating across
452 reviews)
NYC: Pasta Making (BYOB)
Reviewed by Hanna R. on 4/17/2024
We had an incredible time, thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful experience for our team. We were thrilled with the execution of the event and appreciated that you were willing to accommodate us bringing goodies in the morning.
NYC: Cookie Decorating (BYOB)
Reviewed by sophia g. on 3/28/2024
Our team had an amazing time!! Thank you so much!!
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Camille R. on 2/18/2024
The class was great, the instructor was wonderful and the site was impressive with all the products available for sale! Highly recommend
Valentine Cake Pops
Anonymous review on 2/13/2024
LISA IS VERY PATIENT, WHICH MAKES HER A GREAT TEACHER.
Rose Cupcake
Reviewed by ann Z. on 2/11/2024
I absolutely loved this class. If only you could see the finished product… the cupcakes look so professional! The teacher broke everything down step-by-step and with the right tools making the perfect cupcake is totally doable. There was plenty of working space and it was very clean. I can’t wait to take another class.
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Tatianah P. on 1/14/2024
Amazing
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Hyacinth C. on 11/17/2023
I will be taking 102. which means this class was exceptional. Great and patient teacher.
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Ava J. on 10/25/2023
I got a lesson that was excellent from beginning to end. I enjoyed the class
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Emily C. on 10/14/2023
the class was everything I wanted as a true beginner! engaging and fun - great to learn some basics.
Cake Decorating 101
Anonymous review on 10/3/2023
Finished class 40 min earlier
Vintage Cake Decorating 102
Reviewed by Yashica G. on 9/24/2023
The instructor was patient & knew exactly how to support each person! Will absolutely take another class
Royal Icing Cookies
Reviewed by Joan S. on 9/23/2023
Knowledgeable teacher
Well planned and executed program
Supportive atmosphere
Good group of interested participants
I look forward to taking another.
Cake Decorating 101
Anonymous review on 9/17/2023
Chef Cynthia was patient and did a great job at answering questions.
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Lori G. on 9/7/2023
The teacher (who I believe was the owner) was indifferent and sour faced. She did not make what should have been a fun class, fun.
Cake Decorating 101
Anonymous review on 8/27/2023
Instructor was great. The class was structured and timed perfectly.
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Millie G. on 8/27/2023
The instructor was knowledgeable and we received great tips. However, the ingredients used were of very poor quality. As a result, terrible to work with and very poor taste. I do not recommend.
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by David P. on 8/27/2023
Great instructor!!
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by Clarice C. on 8/9/2023
It was a great class, super efficient, and loved how many techniques we learned with just a few tips. My one thing was that I would've loved to get to keep the supplies we used to practice at home.
Buttercream Floral Cupcake
Reviewed by Prige G. on 8/4/2023
Loved it.
Cake Decorating 101
Reviewed by KERRY H. on 7/20/2023
Lots of fun and technically very informative and easy to learn. Lisa is an amazing instructor! I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in cake decorating and perfecting their craft.
Students praise the classes at NY Cake Academy, mentioning helpful instructors who are knowledgeable and supportive. They appreciate the well-planned and executed programs and the supportive atmosphere. Many students express their desire to take another class, highlighting how much they enjoyed the learning experience. The classes provide hands-on learning, allowing students to practice and perfect their techniques in the moment.
Quotes:
1. "Very helpful for a hands-on class... instructor helped so much."
2. "The overall space was clean and organized... Each student got to work with 3 different piping tips and learned different techniques."
3. "The class was small but it was full of attention from the instructor... she was amazing."
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