Classes at Cakelove

Classes are held exclusively at the Silver Spring store:
935 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 565-2253

General Schedule

Tuesday nights from 6:30pm-8:30pm (student participation). See class calendar for specific dates.

Intro to Baking: An introduction to the basics of baking from how to cream butter and sugar to knowing when a cake is ready to be pulled from the oven.

Decorating: This class will cover how to put a cake together using the simple, rustic feel we are known for at CakeLove, no fussy piping bags or fake flowers here. You will learn about buttercream and ganache as well as terminology and basic tools. Best of all you'll have the opportunity to put your new skills to the test, assembling your own 6" cake.

Small Sweets: Learn how to bake small hand-held items like cookies, muffins and scones.

Class Fee: $60 each or the series of 3 for $165.

For more information or to book a reservation please call the store directly at 301-565-2253. Space is limited to 6 students per session. Classes fill quickly, so call today!

Classes for the Deaf

CakeLove is now offering Baking Classes for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Thursday, October 18th, 6:30-8:30pm - Intro to Baking

Thursday, October 25th, 6:30-8:30pm - Decorating

Thursday, November 1st, 6:30-8:30pm - Small Sweets

Saturday, November 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm - Intro to Baking

Saturday, November 10th, 6:30-8:30pm - Decorating

Saturday, November 17th, 6:30-8:30pm - Small Sweets

Class Fee: $60 each or the series of 3 for $165.

This series of classes will be taught with an ASL certified interpreter.
Space is limited, reservation required and is held only with paid deposit.

Kid's Classes

Kid's decorating class: (Ages 5-10 must be accompanied by an adult)
1st Sunday of each month 2-3:30pm (Participation)
With help from a parent, kids will decorate cupcakes, Crunchy Feet and strawberries, and fill and decorate mini Buzz Balls.
Class fee: $65/child/parent pair

Teen cookie class: (Ages 11-15)
2nd Sunday of each month 2-4pm (Participation)
Teens will discuss and make Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin & peanut butter cookies.
Class fee: $65

For more information or to book a reservation please call the store directly at 301-565-2253. Space is limited to 6 students per session. Classes fill quickly, so call today!

Specialty Classes

(Class fee: $65, unless otherwise noted)

Gluten-free: Thursday September 27th 6:30-8:30pm (demonstration)
This class will look at gluten, what is it, what does it do and alternative flours and starches. We will also talk about balance of flavors and texture in gluten-free baking.

Vegan: Tuesday October 23rd 6:30-8:30pm (demonstration)
Students will learn about baking vegan using vegan butter, shortening, soy milks, tofu and Florida crystals.

Baking light: Low sugar/Low fat Thursday December 6th 6:30-8:30pm (demonstration)
Use different types of ingredients to lighten your baking. WeÕll discuss natural sugars like Florida crystals, honey, agave, and turbinado and the use of prunes and apricots for lower fat baked goods.

The Chemistry of Baking: Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm
See class calendar for specific dates.
Ever wonder why your cookies turn out like pancakes or your cakes rise over the pans? This class focuses on the basics of baking chemistry. Topics cover how ingredients affect your finished results, cake mixing methods, types of leavening, and even oven types and temperatures. Each class will be part lecture, part hands-on. This class is a three part interactive series where participants will learn how to make pastry creams, meringues, and quick breads. The final class will cover resources and assembly of finished products. No baking or science experience required - get ready to have some fun and say goodbye to those flying saucer cookies!
Class fee: $165 for this 3 part series

For more information or to book a reservation please call the store directly at 301-565-2253. Space is limited to 6 students per session. Classes fill quickly, so call today!

Warren's Classes

Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm. See class calendar for specific dates.

Warren Brown, owner of CakeLove & Love Café, and host of Food Network's Sugar Rush will be teaching special classes in the student kitchen located at CakeLove in Silver Spring. All classes are demonstration with some student participation.

Pound cakes:
These classes are all about the pound cake. What makes a good, moist and flavorful cake? Learn techniques and some CakeLove secrets in these fun classes. For class specifics see calendar entries.

Buttercreams:
A comparative tour of the world via buttercreams. We'll make, sample and discuss Italian Meringue, French buttercream, pastry cream based buttercream, and American buttercream.

Fun with cakes:
Discover what makes butter cakes different from pound cakes. Butter: Sugar ratios and other ingredient possibilities.

Decorating:
What gives a cake that WOW factor? Meringues and odd ball decorating. In this class you will learn how to put a cake together and make it look distinctive, but still very home made.

Class fee: $100

For more information or to book a reservation please call the store directly at 301-565-2253. Space is limited to 8 students per session. Classes fill quickly, so call today!

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made 3 days prior to classes to get a full refund. Groups of 6 or more require 10 day notification. No refunds are made after the required time.