Cakewalk Chicago

Cakewalk Chicago

Address: 1741 West 99th Street
Chicago
Illinois, 60643
Phone: (773) 233-7335

Cakewalk Chicago hosts in-store classes and demonstrations teaching the arts of making candies, and decorating cakes and cookies.  Attend a scheduled class, course, or complimentary demonstration; or arrange a private group event for adults or children.  Private lessons are also available.

For a cake decorating course, attend Cakewalk 1, 2, or 3, based on the Wilton Method.  Learn about Decorating Essentials in level 1, Flowers and Design in level 2, and Decorating with Gum Paste and Fondant in level 3.

Many other classes are available, with topics such as Birthday Cake Boot Camp, Baking 101, Sugar Crafting, Designer Cookies, Cupcake Decorating, and Gelatin Flower Making.  Please consult class listings for current offerings.

Cakewalk Chicago is also a retail baking and cake decorating supplies boutique—their extensive inventory includes candy making tools and unique cookie cutters.  As well, they assist customers in their search for specialty baking and candy making ingredients.

Class Levels

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Class Durations

  • Weekly

Cake Decorating Techniques

  • Buttercream
  • Gum Paste
  • Frosting
  • Piping
  • Fondant
  • Cake Writing
  • Royal Icing

Working with Sugar

  • Pulled Sugar

Types of Cake

  • Cakes
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes

Sugarcraft

  • Animal Modeling
  • Sugarcraft Flowers

Other Classes

  • Cake Baking
  • Candy Making
  • Confectionery