Glendale, CA · Classes in English & Español
13 weeks to bake it.
A 13-week program that takes you from your first sponge to a finished, tiered, client-ready cake. Taught hands-on by Ella, who has been baking and decorating professionally for over 20 years.
No baking experience needed. All materials provided in class.
Why a real program
YouTube shows you a cake. Ella shows you your cake.
Most home bakers hit the same wall: leaning tiers, crumbs in the frosting, buttercream that won't hold. Those problems get fixed with someone standing next to you, watching your hands.
Guessing as you go
- Recipes that work once, then fail
- No one to catch a bad habit early
- Months of trial and error on stacking and piping
- Unsure what to charge, or if it's good enough to sell
A method you can repeat
- Reliable from-scratch cakes, fillings and frostings
- Live correction on every technique, every class
- Tiered, structured cakes that travel and hold
- The confidence to take custom orders
The 13-Week Program
Watch your cake come together, one week at a time.
Drag the slider or press play. Each week adds a new skill, from sponge baking to sugar flowers and doll cakes, and in week 13 you graduate with a tall, tiered cake.
Tools, ingredients & the perfect sponge
One class a week, 4 to 5 hours each. Everything you need for class is provided and included in the package.
30-second check
Is the 13-week program right for you?
Answer three quick questions and we'll tell you where to start. Your answers fill in your message to Ella, so you don't have to type it twice.
Meet your instructor
Twenty years of cakes. Now she teaches you how.
Ella is the owner of Athina's Cake Studio and has spent more than 20 years baking and decorating custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and every celebration in between.
She teaches the way she works: from scratch, with structure, and with an eye for clean, modern finishes. Classes are small and hands-on, so she corrects your technique while you're doing it. Many of her students have gone on to start their own cake businesses.
EllaOwner & Instructor, Athina's Cake Studio
From our students
What students say about Ella.
Real reviews from students on Google, in their own words.
Athinas Cake School is a very good school with high-quality products that truly enhance the learning experience. The teaching method is one of the best—clear, practical, and easy to understand. The environment is also very pleasant and welcoming, making it a great place to learn and grow. I highly recommend this school to anyone interested in baking and cake decorating.
Taking her cake classes has been such a special experience for me. She teaches with so much passion, patience, and kindness, and you can truly feel how much she cares about her students. …Read full review on Google ↗
I’m so grateful to have found such an amazing baking teacher. She teaches every single detail so carefully and truly makes sure you understand everything step by step. You can really see how much passion and love she has for teaching. …Read full review on Google ↗
Great place! Ms. Ella is an amazing teacher, her years of experience gives you confidence that you're learning the right techniques and the program is hands on which makes the classes fun! …Read full review on Google ↗
The baking instruction was truly outstanding. The teacher explained each step clearly and made even complex techniques feel simple and approachable. …Read full review on Google ↗
I’m currently taking a cake decorating course at Athinas Cake Studio and it’s been an amazing experience. The teaching is very detailed and easy to follow. …Read full review on Google ↗
I am currently a student at Athena's Cake Studio, and I am now in my 10th week of learning. Before joining, I had experience making desserts, but I had never made cakes. …Read full review on Google ↗
Watch our students tell it.
Video testimonials from Ella's students. Tap a card to watch.
How to start
Three steps to your first class.
Send Ella a text
Use the form below to write your message, then send it from your phone. Ask about dates, pricing and language.
Visit the studio
See the workspace in Glendale, meet Ella and pick the schedule that fits your week.
Start week one
Show up with nothing but an apron. All ingredients and materials are provided.
Questions
Before you enroll.
Do I need baking experience?
No. The program starts with the basics in week one: tools, ingredients and baking a level sponge. Complete beginners and home bakers who want to go professional are both welcome.
Are ingredients and materials included?
Yes. Everything you need for class is provided by the studio and included in the package, so you can focus on learning the technique.
Is the class taught in Spanish?
Yes. Ella teaches the program in both English and Spanish. Ask about the Spanish-language schedule when you text.
How long is each class?
Each class lasts 4 to 5 hours, once a week, and is fully hands-on. Text the studio for the current schedule and the next start date.
Can I start a cake business after the program?
That's what the program is built for. Many of Ella's students now take custom orders, and week 6 is dedicated to pricing, delivery and selling.
Where is the studio?
Athina's Cake Studio is in Glendale, CA, at 321 N Verdugo Rd. Visits are by appointment, so please call or text before stopping by.
Limited spots per class
Your first cake starts with one text.
Fill in a few details and we'll write the message for you. Send it to Ella by text or Instagram.