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Irish Baking Class: Granny's Apple Cake, Traditional Scones
A relaxed 90-minute baking class in Dublin where you make traditional Irish scones or Granny's apple cake, with tea, coffee and good conversation included.
From €85 starting price · live price may vary
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Duration1 hour 30 minutes
PriceFrom €85
Rating5.0 from 29 reviews
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The IrelandMe take
What stands out about this one
Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
This 90-minute baking class is one of those experiences that quietly turns out to be a highlight of a Dublin trip. You'll make either traditional Irish scones or Granny's apple cake, and while you bake, the conversation drifts naturally through Irish food culture, what these recipes actually mean in Irish households, and what everyday Dublin life looks like away from the tourist trail.
Everything is provided. All the equipment, all the ingredients, and a cup of tea or coffee to keep you going. Dietary requirements can be accommodated, just let the host know ahead of time so they can prepare. For groups of five or more, customised bakes are also available if you want something a bit different.
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
One practical detail
Tell the host about dietary requirements before you arrive, not on the day. The class can accommodate different needs, but the ingredients need to be prepared in advance. Mentioning it in your booking notes or reaching out ahead of time means you're not waiting around while adjustments are made.
How the experience works
With a maximum of 6 people in the class, the pace is genuinely unhurried. There's time to ask questions, to get things slightly wrong and fix them, and to actually talk to your host rather than just following instructions at a distance. That's what makes it worth doing.
What the price covers
- Choice of baking: traditional Irish scones or Granny's apple cake
- All equipment and ingredients
- Tea and/or coffee
- Snacks
Local tips that make the day better
The scones and the apple cake are genuinely different experiences. The scones are quick and satisfying, with a certain skill to getting the texture right. The apple cake is a bit slower and more forgiving, with a result that feels more like a proper bake. If you're unsure which to choose, think about whether you'd rather have a bake you can eat immediately or one to carry home and share.
This works particularly well for small groups travelling together. With a maximum of 6 people and the option of customised bakes for groups of 5 or more, a baking class is a natural fit for a hen party, a small family group, or a handful of friends who want to do something different in Dublin. It's convivial in a way that a tour or museum visit isn't.
Tea and coffee are included, and the pace is relaxed. This isn't a class where you're racing through a recipe sheet under pressure. You'll have time to chat, make a mistake or two, and actually enjoy the process. It's 90 minutes well spent, particularly if you've been on your feet sightseeing for a few days and want something that feels more like sitting in someone's kitchen than doing another attraction.
You leave with something you made yourself. Both the scones and the apple cake are yours to take away. Scones are best fresh, but the apple cake holds up well for a day or two, which makes it a good choice if you're heading somewhere else after Dublin and want something to bring along.
Good to know before booking
- Maximum group size is 6 people
- Dietary requirements can be accommodated - let the host know in advance
- Customised bakes available for groups of 5 or more
- Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are welcome
- Public transport is available nearby
- Conducted in English
Make more of the area
- Dun Laoghaire - A coastal town about 30 minutes from Dublin city by DART, with a good farmers' market on Sundays and lovely walks along the East Pier if you want fresh air after your baking class.
- Ranelagh Village - One of Dublin's most liveable neighbourhoods, a short distance from the city centre, with excellent independent cafes and a Sunday market that always has good food.
- The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History - At Collins Barracks on the north side, with free entry and a wonderful collection including Irish country furniture and traditional costume that fits naturally with the food culture conversation.
- The Irish Food Trail - A guided food walk through Dublin city that covers the history of Irish food culture in the same spirit as this baking class, a good companion experience if you want to go deeper.
Questions before you book
How long is Irish Baking Class: Granny's Apple Cake, Traditional Scones?
The published duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Irish Baking Class: Granny's Apple Cake, Traditional Scones cost?
The listed starting price is From €85. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
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