Holiday Cake Decorating Workshop
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JOIN US FOR A HOLIDAY CAKE DECORATING WORKSHOP
Date: December 19, 1:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 14+ | BYOB for guests 21+
Description
Join Annalise from Sweet B's Bake Shop in the beautiful, cozy setting of Le Laurelli for a festive afternoon of buttercream, creativity, and a little Christmas magic!
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to assemble and beautifully decorate your very own 6" two-layer cake, perfect for bringing a homemade touch to your holiday celebrations!
From stacking and filling to crumb coating and decorative buttercream piping, we'll walk through each step of creating a beautiful holiday centerpiece. Whether you're picking up a piping bag for the first time or looking to build on your decorating skills, this beginner-friendly class will give you the confidence and techniques to create gorgeous cakes at home.
What You'll Learn
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How to properly level, fill, and stack a 6" two-layer cake
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How to apply a crumb coat to create a smooth foundation for decorating
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Techniques for achieving smooth buttercream finishes
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Proper piping bag setup, tip selection, and piping pressure control
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Festive buttercream piping techniques to create elegant holiday details
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Tips for achieving the right buttercream consistency and creating texture and dimension
Throughout the workshop, you'll gain confidence working with buttercream, learn essential cake decorating techniques, and bring your holiday cake vision to life!
What's Included
All cake layers, buttercream, decorating tools, and supplies are provided. Each student will assemble, fill, frost, and decorate their own 6" two-layer cake to take home.
And the best part? Your finished cake can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen until you're ready to serve it! That means you can get a head start on your holiday baking and have a beautiful homemade dessert ready for your celebrations.
No previous cake decorating experience is necessary! Just bring yourself, a little creativity, and your holiday spirit.
Refreshments & BYOB: Coffee and tea will be served throughout the workshop. Guests ages 21+ are also welcome to bring their favorite wine or bubbly to sip while decorating!
Come spend two festive hours learning something new, getting creative, and leaving with a beautiful cake that's sure to impress at your holiday table!
The Event Schedule for each class will be listed in the Description.
Le Laurelli Showroom – Downtown Libertyville
114 East Cook Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048
Annalise Atilano | Creator of @sweetbsbakeshop
Holiday Cake Decorating Workshop
Meet our Co-Host
Annalise Atilano
Hi there! I’m Annalise – proud mom, passionate baker, and the creator of Sweet B’s Bake Shop here in Lincolnshire.
When my son was born in May 2020, everything changed. Watching him grow so quickly reminded me just how fleeting life is – and how important it is to spend it doing what you truly love. That realization sparked something in me.
By February 2021, I took a leap of faith and left my corporate job to follow a dream that had been in my heart for as long as I can remember – sharing my love of baking with others. What started with hot cocoa bombs soon grew into cake pops, and now I’m thrilled to be creating custom cakes and cupcakes for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and everything in between.
At Sweet B’s, every dessert is made with care, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. I believe in celebrating the sweet moments – big or small – and making them just a little bit more special with something delicious. Because life is short… so why not make it sweet?