1:1 Masterclasses · Streatham SW16
Private Cake Classes in Streatham
No need to travel into central London. Danine Cakes runs private one-to-one cake masterclasses right here in Streatham, SW16 - a short walk from Streatham station. Just you and Shinhye, at your own pace. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your buttercream and piping, there's a session built for you.
Learn Korean-style buttercream in South London
Korean-influenced cake decorating is one of the most distinctive and beautiful styles around - glossy buttercream, delicate piping, and a restrained aesthetic that makes every cake look genuinely refined. It's a style that rewards good technique, and that's exactly what you'll learn.
Every masterclass is private and one-to-one with Shinhye, so you get proper hands-on time at your own pace. You'll leave with a cake you've made yourself - and the skills to do it again at home.
Our 1:1 private masterclasses
The Ultimate All-In-One Masterclass £495 · approx. 4 hrs
The full journey, from raw ingredients to a finished cake. Bake a Genoise sponge from scratch, make Italian meringue buttercream by hand, then learn colour mixing and advanced piping. Take home your decorated 6" cake plus the extra sponge you baked - all recipes included.
The Buttercream & Decorating Course £350 · approx. 3 hrs
Master Shinhye's signature Italian meringue buttercream from scratch - including the temperature and texture control most home bakers never crack - then colour, crumb-coat and pipe a premium pre-baked sponge. Take home your decorated, boxed 6" cake and the buttercream recipe.
The Decorating Express £180 · approx. 2 hrs
Purely focused on design and technique: smooth icing, colour theory and precise piping on a pre-baked sponge with pre-made buttercream. Take home your decorated, boxed 6" cake. Bring a friend and ask about our duo discount.
Group Bookings & Hen Parties
A private session for your group - hen parties, birthday activities, team events. We arrange everything; you just bring yourselves. Get in touch to discuss group sizes and dates.
What you'll learn
- ✦Buttercream smoothing and achieving a clean, professional finish
- ✦Korean-style piping - glossy texture, delicate florals and borders
- ✦Working with different cake shapes - round, heart, dome
- ✦Simple decoration techniques you can replicate at home
- ✦How to choose and use the right tools
Where we are
All masterclasses take place at our studio at 4 Ellison Road, Streatham, London SW16 5BY - a short walk from Streatham rail station on the Streatham High Road. Parking is available nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the cake classes held?
Our private masterclasses take place at the Danine Cakes studio, 4 Ellison Road, Streatham, London SW16 5BY - a short walk from Streatham station.
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Every masterclass is private and one-to-one, so the pace adapts entirely to you. Complete beginners are very welcome, and if you already bake, Shinhye will tailor the session to push your skills further.
Which masterclass should I choose?
There are three 1:1 options: the Ultimate All-In-One (£495, ~4 hrs) covers everything from baking a Genoise sponge to advanced piping; the Buttercream & Decorating Course (£350, ~3 hrs) focuses on making Italian meringue buttercream and decorating; the Decorating Express (£180, ~2 hrs) is pure design and piping on a pre-baked sponge.
Do I take a cake home?
Yes - you take home the 6-inch cake you decorate, boxed and ready to enjoy. The Ultimate masterclass also sends you home with the extra sponge you baked, plus recipes to keep.
Can a friend join me?
The Decorating Express can be booked as a pair with a duo discount - perfect as a gift or a fun thing to do together. Just ask when you enquire.