The Black Rose Bakery

The Black Rose Bakery Nichola Ferron trained at "The Seattle Art Institute" Culinary Skills 1999 - 2002

06/07/2026

COURSES

An Important Announcement from Cake Academy Wales:

After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to close the teaching side of Cake Academy Wales and will no longer be offering classes or workshops.

What began as a passion for sharing skills, creativity, and opportunities with others has brought many wonderful memories and achievements over the years. It has been a privilege to teach and support so many students on their own baking and cake decorating journeys.

Unfortunately, due to the level of racism, hostility, and discrimination I have experienced while living and working in South Wales, I have reached the point where I can no longer continue offering classes in this environment.

This decision has not been made lightly. Cake Academy Wales was built with the intention of uplifting others through education, creativity, and opportunity, and I remain incredibly proud of everything that has been achieved.

I would like to sincerely thank every student, customer, supporter, and member of the community who has encouraged and supported my journey over the years. Your kindness and loyalty have meant more than words can express.

While classes have now come to an end, I remain grateful for the friendships, memories, and successes that came from this chapter.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Nichola Ferron
Founder, Cake Academy Wales

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Let us cater your special day, from bespoke wedding cakes to stunning dessert tables, we’ll make your celebration elegant and unforgettable for all the right reasons.

🎂 Meet Nichola, the only New York-born, world-travelled, Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef in South Wales. A 4x Great Taste Award winner and Great Taste Producer Badge holder, she’s the expert behind Cake Academy Wales.

✨ Want the best? Then order from the best.

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If you’re going full bakery vibes today, here’s a simple way to get that golden, crackly crust:

Quick crusty bread method (no stress, big reward):
• Strong white bread flour, yeast, salt, water
• Mix into a slightly sticky dough (don’t overthink it)
• Let it rise until doubled (1–2 hours)
• Shape gently (keep those air bubbles!)
• Final rise ~30–45 mins
• Bake HOT (230°C) with a tray of water in the oven for steam 💨

Pro tip for that chef’s kiss crust:
Slash the top just before baking + a blast of steam = that bakery-style crackle.

If you want to level it up:
• Add olives + rosemary 🌿
• Or go sweet with a touch of honey + oats

Honestly, pair that with butter melting into it… game over.

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This Black American-Jamaican-British in Britain just raised the bar.

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Let us cater your special day, from bespoke wedding cakes to stunning dessert tables, we’ll make your celebration elegant and unforgettable for all the right reasons.

🎂 Meet Nichola, the only New York-born, world-travelled, Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef in South Wales. A 4x Great Taste Award winner and Great Taste Producer Badge holder, she’s the expert behind Cake Academy Wales.

✨ Want the best? Then order from the best.



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🎂 Meet Nichola, the only New York-born, world-travelled, Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef in South Wales. A 4x Great Taste Award winner and Great Taste Producer Badge holder, she’s the expert behind Cake Academy Wales.

✨ Want the best? Then order from the best.

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You didn’t wake up today to play small. You didn’t wake up to shrink for anyone’s comfort.I came from Brooklyn, homeless...
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You didn’t wake up today to play small. You didn’t wake up to shrink for anyone’s comfort.

I came from Brooklyn, homeless at 13, moved to the UK in 2002, built my business from the ground up, became an award-winning chef, and now raise a daughter who’s an international Taekwondo athlete.

Weak? Never. Tested? Daily. But every obstacle just sharpened me.

So today stand tall, speak truth, and move like you were built for more. Because you were. 💥

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