Ganache and Drip cake
Upcoming Start Dates
The emphasis of this course is all about professional ganaching techniques.
We will bake vanilla Madeira cakes for you. Begin the day by making ganache (you may choose white, milk or dark) and ganache buttercream. Using the ganache buttercream and your choice of curd/ jam you will split and fill your cakes. Learn the professional ganache crumb coat technique. Moving on you will learn how to achieve a perfect finish on your ganached cake. We share our top tips, insider secrets and professional knowledge on how to achieve a smooth, even finish, sharp edges and a perfectly level top.
Whilst the cake is firming you will make your own filled chocolates and mini chocolate bars. Learn how to temper chocolate and use moulds..
Learn how to create the perfect drip - it is all about consistency and the application.
Complete your cake with piping and your chocolates
This is a very comprehensive course covering a wide range of ganache and chocolate skills and you will go home with an amazing cake.
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.
Course attendees will also receive a full set of course notes and a 10% discount on items purchased in the cake decorating supplies shop on the day of your course.
Great course, Good company. Will be back for more.
— Janet, 28th September 2024
Superb and patient tutor. 5 star course.
— , 28th September 2024
Teaching step by step, patient, fun classes. love this cake school.
— Noreen, 28th September 2024
I would definitely recommend this course, the amount of information is insane, but you have wonderful notes and can ask time and again with follow up telephone calls if needed. Excellent tutor. Nothing was too much. Enthusiastic. What I expected and more. 5 stars.
— Sue Honour, 5th June 2024
I have never made a drip cake before & really enjoyed learning how to do it. Tutor very good as usual. 5* course.
— Paula, 27th January 2024
An amazing course, great to learn about different ganache's & how to temper chocolate and make filled chocolates.
— Emma Jellicoe, 27th January 2024
Very interesting. Lots of information. More than I expected. Linda had so much knowledge and was very helpful as well as Annabelle.
— Jackie Lacey, 27th January 2024
This course was fun & I learned so much. More than expected. This is definitely a "death by chocolate" course. Excellent tutor. She was very friendly and I felt that no question was too stupid.
— Val Hilder, 26th February 2023
Amazing tutor - patient & helpful. Great knowledge.
— Fiona Gruneberg, 26th February 2023
Great day - easy to follow but the results are amazing. This course was so good. Not stressful - very relaxing. Linda was amazing - very helpful, friendly and passed on tips to make it a success.
— Jane Hagger, 26th February 2023
Linda is fab. Always knowledgeable & what she doesn't know about choc is not worth knowing.
— Sally, 26th February 2023
Loved the day. I've never worked with chocolate before and this was a great course to do. Ganache is no longer a scary unknown! Tutor truly wonderful!
— Jacqueline Lockwood, 10th September 2022
Brilliant course, learnt so much, tutor friendly & knowledgeable about chocolate & very helpful, brilliant at teaching.
— Wendy, 10th September 2022
As always a brilliant fun & informative day. Tutor wonderful as always. Course exceeded expectations. Delighted.
— Gill Fargher, 25th June 2022
Really enjoyable day. Learnt lots about ganache & finally mastered the perfect drip!
— Caroline Freemantle, 25th June 2022
Brilliant tutor! Super knowledgeable and informative, always goes above and beyond when delivering the course. A great day! Can't wait to make ganache and fudge! Very yummy day! Can't wait to do my next course!
— Jackie Frost, 25th June 2022
Great course and more! A great day out learning skills. Great company of ladies and a very relaxing setting. Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and extremely patient tutors.
— Karen Airey, 25th June 2022
Excellent course. Excellent tutor. Just brilliant.
— Candy, 25th June 2022
Absolutely amazing course. Amazing tutor. Lots learnt. Lots of fun.
— Sharon Hodsdon, 12th February 2022
Couldn't recommend enough to learn a skill and have fun in a friendly environment is the best way to spend a day. You learn so much. Brilliant tutor, very patient and happy to explain things over + over and share knowledge & useful tips. Thank you Linda and Annabelle. See you very soon:)
— Lisa Hance, 12th February 2022
Very pleased. Course even better than expected. Excellent tutor. Very helpful, learn lots (+ fun!)
— Rebecca Lambert, 5th September 2021
Good pace + so friendly. Excellent tutor - created such a fab learning environment, so informative, helpful + friendly. Health & safety all good too.
— Sarah Clark, 5th September 2021
Very good tutor. I enjoyed the course. 5 star.
— Brittany, 5th September 2021
Highly recommended - enjoyable + informative. Excellent tutor, friendly, knowledgeable - very warming character. Can't wait until next course.
— Julie Stoneman, 19th June 2021
Fantastic + friendly. Tutor very helpful, lots of tips + advice. Lots to learn about chocolate, the room smelt amazing + great Covid friendly setting.
— Susie Jones, 19th June 2021
Always enjoyable. Excellent tutor. Definitely going to come back. Thank you!!
— Gill Newton, 19th June 2021
Great & easy to follow tuition. Tutor very informative, knowledgeable and helpful - especially when my ganache split. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and felt very safe with the Covid protocols in place.
— Joanne Northage, 19th June 2021
Very enjoyable + friendly, learn so many techniques. Excellent tutor, super helpful + fun. Awesome tips. Felt very safe.
— Lisa, 19th June 2021
6 months ago I never dreamt I could have done a drip cake! I feel so confident now! Can't wait for next course.
— Karen Hannah, 19th June 2021
Annabelle Janes Cake School is a friendly, embracing place to come to learn. Informative. Fun. Full of advice + tips. Get to go away with scrumptious cake. 5* course.
— Carol, 10th October 2020
Fabulous course, so much content and lots of extra hints and tips. Wonderful tutor, first course with Linda.
— Emma Hoskins, 10th October 2020
Course was very informative. So much fun, tutor excellent. Patient, give tips, advice and so friendly. Loved it all and can't wait to return. Learnt so much - out of comfort zone *5*. Health & safety considered, measures in place and all good.
— Sue, 10th October 2020
Lovely day as always learnt a lot. Linda excellent as always.
— Ann Thompson, 10th October 2020
Everyone is helpful + friendly. Linda was super informative. This course covers so much content. It's very good for covering a variety of techniques. Great course. I learned lot today.
— Jill Griffin, 10th October 2020
What I expected and more. Very pleased, good tutor, 10/10
— , 10th October 2020
Had a great day learning lots of techniques. The tutor was fantastic, very very helpful instruction and a very friendly group.
— Collette Garbett, 25th January 2020
Fun, helpful & informative. Extremely comprehensive course. Excellent tutor.
— Alison Franks, 25th January 2020
Extremely helpful, the tutor was amazing and I've had the best day. I have learnt so much. Amazing!
— Chelsea Egan, 25th January 2020
Great course content. Tutor was clear and concise, thoughtful, kind and took each process step at a time. Each part of the day was full and well planned. It was a great balance of creative & new skills.
— Lizzie, 25th January 2020
Great course, you learn a lot that can be used for many different cakes. Good content, well delivered, very knowledgeable and helpful tutor.
— Amanda Pritchitt, 25th January 2020
The course was brilliant, Linda was amazing, and my experience much more than I imagined. Thank you!!
— Diane Bradley, 11th May 2019
This is the 4th time I've done a ganache cake and learn something new every time. Things become easier and you tend to have time to listen and learn more. Linda is always a delight to be with. Very informative, fun & inspiring.
— Delenda James, 11th May 2019
This course is such value for money. Lots of hints & tips. Super clear, friendly & helpful tutor. So many skills covered & a lot to take home to eat, A real showstopper!
— Alexis Ingram, 11th May 2019
Thoroughly recommend it for drip cakes & other uses of ganache + chocolate work. Learn so much. Very, very patient + helpful tutor. Brilliant! So lovely + knowledgeable.
— Cassie Lounds, 11th May 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Very good tutor, patient, explains everything clearly and happy to answer any questions.
— Amy Jeffery, 23rd February 2019
Brilliant day, the time flew. Learnt so much.
— Sue Butcher, 23rd February 2019
This is the second time I've done this course and feel like I've learnt more this time as you tend to take in more. Linda is, as always, fun & informative.
— Delenda James, 23rd February 2019
The courses are fantastic. Excellent tutor. Don't change anything. Just grand.
— Gemma Gullen, 23rd February 2019
Fantastic course for introduction to using chocolate.
— Hayley Wimpory, 1st August 2018
Very friendly and tutor super helpful. Explained everything very well. Very approachable & provided constant help during the day & had lots of patience!
— Lynne Smith, 1st August 2018
Had a wonderful day, Just a great course to do. Linda was a brilliant tutor, explain everything clearly and we had time to complete our cake and I had the best day ever!
— Raye Mew, 1st August 2018
Excellent tutor. Very friendly + full of useful tips. The picture on the website made the cake look bigger and maybe 6 people, I felt a little squashed. Cake school comment - numbers are reduced to 6, rather than the 8 when you attended.
— Victoria Farrow, 1st August 2018
Excellent tutor. Excellent course.
— Karen MacLeod, 1st August 2018
I would always recommend courses with Annabelle Jane cake school as they are full of information within a friendly, supportive environment. Great learning with lots of support. This course encompassed everything I had wanted.
— Sue Vallender, 1st August 2018
This course was fantastic. It was great - we learnt loads! I'm amazed with the cake I made, it looks so professional. Thank you:)
— Laura Varney, 12th July 2018
This was amazing. The best course I've done so far. I've learnt so many new skills + I can't wait to practise. Friendly, helpful + such a good teacher.
— Gemma Johnson, 12th July 2018
Very pleased. Very knowledgeable tutor, experienced and helpful.
— Laura, 12th July 2018
Fantastic. Lovely tutor. Linda is very friendly and polite. Explain everything deeply.
— Kamal, 12th July 2018
Very good tutor. 5-star course.
— Kristy, 12th July 2018
Brilliant courses. Always come out feeling happy & that I've learnt so much. Tutors Linda & Annabelle fab! Very patient & extremely helpful. Lots of tips.
— Gel Allen, 12th July 2018
Fantastic course. have waited a long time to do this course and it was totally worth the wait. Learnt so much today. Linda was amazing, really helpful and full of knowledge.
— Sarah Land, 12th July 2018
Excellent tutor. Good amount of info + demonstration. Very friendly. Very informal - did not matter that I had not previously attended or experience level. I was made to feel at ease as soon as I walked in. Even though I had not done a course before it didn't matter. Lynn was extremely helpful +_ friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed.
— Ellie Price, 12th July 2018
You couldn't fit any more in, excellent! Brilliant course, Learnt so much. I'll be back!
— Sharon Henderson, 5th May 2018
5*. Excellent, helpful, patient tutor.
— , 5th May 2018
The drip Cake course is fantastic. It is a full day but take home a wonderful cake! Lovely Linda was very informative. Gave us lots of tips and ideas and explained the course very well.
— Diane Hall, 5th May 2018
Linda is a very patient tutor who is full of knowledge + patience. Explained in a simple to understand way.
— Alison Lynch, 5th May 2018
Every course I have done has been great. Easy to learn and remember. Great course notes to recreate at home. Linda was brilliant!
— Keeli Jones, 5th May 2018
Excellent course. Good pace and lots to do and learn. Loved this course.
— Janet Owen, 5th May 2018
Excellent tutor - informative, knowledgeable & patient. Fabulous. It has been a great day.
— Jacqui Stylianides, 5th May 2018
Very organised, very professional, patient and reassuring tutor. I learnt lots and enjoyed my day thoroughly.
— Amy McLoughlin, 5th May 2018