Cake Flavours Variations and Buttercream Techniques

Welcome to our hands-on workshop — the first and only of its kind in Turkey! Created with Mine Keskin’s exclusive recipes, this workshop is packed with a variety of cake flavours, delicious fillings, and versatile decorating techniques you can apply to every cake.

Course Content

• Day one of the two-day program covers all the preparations and baking, and day two is reserved for assembling, layering, and completing the decoration.
• Introduction of the equipment to be used in the Cake Flavours Variations and Buttercream Techniques Course.
• The workshop content includes 7 different cake recipes (5 different cake recipes will be taught through hands-on practice).
• You will learn how to create your own unique cake recipes using your imagination with 2 different techniques and original ingredients.
• You will apply 5 different filling recipes that can be paired with the cakes you have baked, and learn the fundamental technique for creating different flavors of fillings.
• In the workshop, different cake and filling combinations are used for each cake tier.
• Techniques for multi-tier cake assembly and support structure setup will be taught through practical applications (the support setup is very important for cakes with 2 or more tiers).
• A delicious buttercream recipe unique to Mine Keskin will be practiced for the cake's coating.
• Tips for working with buttercream, along with different applications for each tier such as smoothing, coloring, and texture creation, will be explained.
• The visual design of cakes will be completed using various decoration techniques such as metallic (gold, silver, pearlescent) paint application, working with fresh flowers, stencil application, marble effect application, and edible paper covering.
• This is one of the essential programs that all professional bakers and novice bakers wishing to step into the boutique pastry field must take.
• Detailed documents about storage durations and conditions for products and materials
• Supplier information for purchasing materials.

Things You Need to Know

• The Cake Flavours Variations and Buttercream Techniques is a flavor-focused workshop that teaches participants the essential techniques to develop their own cake recipes and filling varieties.
• By the end of this hands-on class, you will have no limits in diversifying cake recipes and filling creams, reaching a level where you can confidently create a wide range of delicious recipes.

Participation & Experience

• Perfect for beginners in cake making
• Those who wish to step into boutique pastry
• Professionals who wish to diversify their cake and filling recipes

No prior knowledge is required; everything is explained step by step with hands-on practice

• Our workshop welcomes everyone — no experience needed!
• All materials and tools are ready for you; just bring your excitement.
• You’ll also receive a printed recipe booklet to take home.
• The session is conducted in groups, creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Workshop Flow & Guidelines

• Start and finish times are planned, but we keep it flexible so everyone can enjoy the process.
• After registration, cancellations or date changes are not available.
• To keep the focus on learning, personal recordings are not allowed. Photos taken by us may be shared unless you prefer otherwise.

Certificate, Creations & Support

• At the end, you’ll receive a personalized certificate signed by Mine Keskin.
• Everything you make will be carefully packaged for you to take home.
• You’ll also benefit from 3 months of free consultancy after the workshop — and longer support is available if you wish.

Venue

Mine Keskin Atelier – Kazımdirik Mah. 217 Sokak No:21/A Bornova / İzmir