Chocolate parcel cake

Learn how to fill, cover and decorate a delicious chocolate ‘present themed’ cake including ganache, ganache plates, working with chocolate sugarpaste, how to temper chocolate and how to use transfer sheets

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Whether you are new to chocolate or you are looking to extend your skills this course covers so many skills.  Learn how to fill, cover and decorate it, to create a devilishly attractive chocolate ‘present themed’ cake.

Use ganache, ganache plates and learn how to work with chocolate sugarpaste.

You’ll use transfer sheets to make stunning patterned bows, Everything you need to create this sumptuous cake is already included; the fillings, transfer sheets, chocolate, board, and a box to take it home.

We teach you the art of tempering chocolate to create a glossy finish. This skill, once mastered, will allow you to create even more delicious, professional looking and fabulous treats.

Enjoy a day working with this unique medium and go home with a beautiful cake and the skills to make more of these gorgeous creations.  Just bring your enthusiasm and an apron, we look after the rest.

  • Tutorial - how to make white chocolate ganache including keeping times/ storage
  • How to make whipped ganache
  • How to split, fill and crumb coat a rich chocolate cake
  • Use ganache plates and ganache before covering your cake 
  • How to use Belgian chocolate paste to cover your cake
  • Tutorial – all about chocolate, what it is, how to choose it, how to store it
  • How to temper chocolate
  • How to use transfer sheets
  • How to create a chocolate bow
  • Storage and transportation of your cake.
Annabelle Annabelle
Annabelle

Director

Annabelle established Confection Perfection (now re-branded as Annabelle Jane Cake School) in 1996 from her kitchen table; bought her first retail premises in 2000 and is now settled in a delightful setting in Bearsted, just outside Maidstone.  Annabelle has extensive cake decorating experience and is highly creative and artistic. Annabelle is an accredited tutor for the PME Diplomas in Sugar craft and also designs and delivers a wide range of other highly successful cake baking and decorating classes. Annabelle has a huge vision for our Cake School and ensures that the strong reputation we have earned continues to grow lead by her consistently high standards.

The course price includes everything you need to decorate your cake including a box to take it home. We will provide a rich chocolate cake, white chocolate ganache, icings, chocolate, all of the materials, all sugarcraft tools, equipment and refreshments. Course attendees will also receive a full set of course notes and a discount sheet which gives exclusive discounts on the items used during the course purchased in the cake decorating supplies shop on the day of your course.

You may like to bring an apron (please don't buy one - we have spares!)

We provide tea/ coffee/ drinking water and cake.  You may like to bring a packed lunch or there is a local deli in walking distance.

Free parking

What's the skill level?

Any level, beginners and upwards.

Are there any age restrictions?

Age 14+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is attending the course)

What are the course times?

This course is a full day course with approx. half hour lunch break.

What do I need to bring?

An apron if you have one. You may like to bring a sandwich or alternatively you can take a short walk to the local deli

I love this course. So much content and the end result was so much better than I thought it would be. A lot to fit into one day but great fun. A great day. Thank you.

— , 26th October 2024

Good instruction + fun! Absolutely great tuition. Linda + Annabelle compliment each other well!

— , 26th October 2024

Better than expected. Tutor excellent as always! Thank you, Linda + Annabelle

— , 26th October 2024

Great fun + very informative. Brilliant tutor. 5 star course.

— , 26th October 2024

Lots to learn. Tutor as amazing as always. Great fun as always!

— , 11th April 2024

It was an enjoyable course. I would prefer a two day shorter course. Content was what I expected. Tutor was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

— , 11th April 2024

Excellent tutor - very very knowledgeable. Very professional but in a relaxed way. Friendly clients. What I expected and more. Learning something new as always.

— , 11th April 2024

Linda as always was knowledgeable with chocolate. Brilliant course with lots of useful information and tips. A lovely day. Just what I needed. Thank you.

— , 11th April 2024

Amazing course. Tutor explained and helped in a way you can understand, good even for beginners.

— , 11th April 2024

Had a great time. More than I expected. Excellent tutor.

— , 11th April 2024

Fabulous teachers + skills learnt. Linda was wonderful. Very patient. She is thorough and clear. Very knowledgeable and very polite and helpful.

— , 13th April 2019

This course is brilliant, the tutors are very supportive and you pick up so many great tips and tricks. Step by step demonstration, excellent tutor really knowledgeable and friendly and especially helpful.

— , 13th April 2019

Fantastic day learning a new skill. Course is great for beginners & more experienced. Linda was excellent!! Great blend of fun & getting the job done. Great at explaining each step,

— , 13th April 2019

It was a lovely, relaxed but informative day! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Very professional, friendly + learnt lots. We covered more skills than I expected. Excellent tutor. Thank you.

— , 13th April 2019

Highly recommend. Tutor even more than 5 star. All was just perfect.

— , 13th April 2019

A fantastic day, great to learn something new is such a relaxed environment. Excellent, really knowledgeable, approachable tutor, explained everything in a way easy to understand.

— , 13th April 2019

This course is a must for Chocolate Cake enthusiasts, A lot of really useful tips are given in-between the techniques. I was concerned that I may struggle working with chocolate, but Annabelle made me feel more confidence. Excellent!

— , 20th October 2018

5*. Good tutor.

— , 20th October 2018

Had a fantastic day. Very good tuition and lovely atmosphere. Annabelle was very good at explaining everything.

— , 20th October 2018

The whole day was great. Learnt so much. Annabelle as always made the course informative, fun and interesting. Way more than I expected.

— , 20th October 2018

Fantastic tutor, very knowledgeable.

— , 20th October 2018

Fantastic, brilliant, helpful tutor. Absolutely likely to come back.

— , 20th October 2018

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The demonstrations are made easy to understand and if you are unsure they will show you again with no fuss! Learn lots, and with extras.

— , 7th October 2017

Everything was excellent; friendly atmosphere.

— , 7th October 2017

It was an amazing day in the cake and chocolate land. Great time and a lot of knowledge, accumulated within such a lovely space, created by all the team and Annabelle Cake School.

— , 7th October 2017

Thank you for an amazing day as always. Learnt so much. Always been frightened working with chocolate and tempering but Annabelle made it easy in step by steps so nothing to be scared of. Very fun environment.

— , 7th October 2017

I am glad I had attended this course exp. for a beginner like me, I learned a lot of techniques and skills. I will come back for more.

— , 7th October 2017

Annabelle is so clever - I love these courses and learn so much each time I come. Annabelle answers all questions you have, no question is silly. Lovely relaxed atmosphere.

— , 7th October 2017

Very approachable, friendly & funny tutor; steady pace & fun.

— , 7th October 2017

If you are looking to wow the crowd this is the course that you have to do. Annabelle is always soooo professional... So much fun and I enjoy every minute of it!!! 5*+++

— , 11th February 2017

Well worth my wait. It was an amazing day, nothing too much trouble, thank you Annabelle. So many skills learnt. Great relaxing company. Nothing could be improved just me to practice more.

— , 11th February 2017

Course is ab fab & plenty of chocolate hence Chocolate Day a must for a chocoholic

— , 11th February 2017

Brilliant. Annabelle is so knowledgeable & free with her time and "quick" tips. Superstar

— , 11th February 2017

Absolutely fantastic! Annabelle is great fun. The course was thoroughly enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

— , 11th February 2017

Another amazing day course. Learnt loads and new ideas to go home with. Annabelle is always totally fantastic and very helpful. Can't wait for my next course

— , 11th February 2017

What a great course! I have always been nervous of working with chocolate but you proved that it is nothing to be afraid of. Thanks so much.

— , 11th February 2017

Best tutor I had ever met - pleased that I came.

— , 18th January 2015

Brilliant day, thank you!

— , 18th January 2015

Excellent tutor, perfect day.

— , 18th January 2015

I had a great day. My tutor is obviously passionate about the subject which shows in her knowledge and teaching style. well done!

— , 8th February 2014

I learnt loads and it was extremely enjoyable. My tutor was very helpful and informative. Answered all my questions. Nice sense of humour.

— , 8th February 2014

There is always a friendly welcome here and my tutor, as always was very informative, encouraging and helpful. Such lovely lady.

— , 8th February 2014

I can’t wait for the next course

— , 14th August 2013

My tutor was clear, helpful and PATIENT! I learnt more than I expected it was excellent

— , 9th August 2013

Really enjoyed the day. My tutor was brilliant and I had a lovely time.

— , 8th August 2013