Chocolate Cake & Cupcakes

Course Content:

Cake & cupcake basics

• Learn all the essential equipment and ingredients to make sponge cakes and cupcakes. We will explain the differences between the two types, as well as the basic steps that are common to nearly all cake recipes.

Measuring is everything

• We will teach you how to measure ingredients properly. This is easily the most important step in every bake. Understanding the correct measuring technique for a particular ingredient will guarantee best baking results.

Mixing & baking

• Learn the importance of the order of mixing ingredients, wet and dry, and baking techniques to ensure a successful bake.

Make chocolate ganache & nutella custard cream

• Learn how to make nutella custard cream that is perfect for filling layers in chocolate cakes as well as chocolate ganache for cupcake frosting.

Decorations & garnishes

• We will show you how to garnish and decorate the cakes and cupcakes like a pro to make them look as lavish and decadent as they taste. We will also demonstrate several ways to hollow out and fill a cupcake, all using tools you may already own.

Creative icing techniques
Learn to fill, build and ice the cakes using step-by-step instructions and with close guidance by our instructors.