Featured Cake Designs & Workshop Highlights
Explore my signature ganache cakes and the hands-on techniques I teach in my Mumbai workshops. From sharp edges to lifelike sugar flowers, this is where we turn ingredients into edible art.
A peek into my colored ganache class where students created these gorgeous tiered cakes. Seeing these happy faces with their own stunning creations is what makes teaching so rewarding.
Learn how to create elegant patterns using stencils on a perfectly chilled ganache cake. I'll teach you my preferred methods with buttercream for a clean, professional finish every time.
These are not real flowers. In my sugar flower course, you will learn to craft a variety of stunning, lifelike blooms like these, all made by my talented students.
Watch how I build a fun, two-tier Baby Shark cake from start to finish. In my classes, you'll learn how to properly structure and decorate multi-tiered cakes for any celebration.
My secret to a perfectly smooth, shiny, and stable ganache is honey. It helps create a beautiful emulsion and prevents sugar crystallization, a technique I share in all my ganache workshops.
Creating a realistic aged wood effect is a skill that can transform your cakes. This tutorial shows how I use fondant, dusting, and a bit of heat to achieve this stunning texture.
Here’s how I created a realistic football topper for a Manchester City themed cake. It's a great example of how we use fondant and styrofoam for lightweight, impressive decorations.
About this collection
You aren't just looking at pretty pictures here; these are projects my students and I bring to life in my Mumbai kitchen. Whether it is mastering that razor-sharp ganache edge or crafting realistic sugar peonies, every technique I teach is built to withstand our local humidity without relying on heavy, non-edible fondant.
Mastering Fondant-Free Ganache
My signature approach moves away from traditional fondant, focusing instead on sturdy, smooth, and delicious ganache. In my workshops, I teach you the specific ratio and emulsion process needed to achieve that clean, professional finish. You will learn how to make ganache that not only tastes like premium chocolate but holds up against the Mumbai climate, ensuring your cakes look perfect for hours.
The Workshop Experience
My classes are not just demonstrations where you watch from afar. They are small, in-person sessions held in Mumbai. I believe the best way to learn is to hold the tools yourself. You will get hands-on time with:
- Sharp Edge Techniques: Learn the chill and scrape method to get those perfectly flat tops and crisp, clean corners.
- Structural Integrity: I cover how to stack tiered cakes so they are safe for transport and won't buckle.
- Edible Decor: From stenciling patterns to creating sugar flowers like peonies and ranunculus, you will learn to add sophisticated details that elevate a simple cake into a centerpiece.
Why Students Choose These Courses
I have had the pleasure of teaching over 1000 students, ranging from hobby bakers to aspiring professionals. My curriculum is designed to solve the real problems I faced when starting out, such as preventing sugar crystallization or getting the perfect ombré effect on ganache. Whether you are aiming to start a cake business or just want to bake better for your family, my goal is to give you the confidence to execute these designs yourself.
Shweta Somaiya
Hi, I am Shweta! My days are usually spent covered in chocolate and sugar, teaching others how to make the kind of cakes that steal the show. I believe a beautiful cake should taste incredible, which is why I am obsessed with my fondant-free ganache style.
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