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Baking Foundations is a fun and engaging self-paced online course that will take you back to the fundamentals of baking.
Anneka's enthusiasm and passion spoke to me and I now feel more confident with my understanding of baking and the actual baking! This course is very well organised and professionally presented...I thoroughly enjoyed each module's information and recipes. I am a fairly competent baker, however I bake the same style of recipes. The Baking Foundations course baked me out of my comfort zone and I thoroughly enjoyed it (as did family and friends!)
Karen, USA
What is Baking Foundations? Watch the video below to find out:
You are invited to Anneka's online kitchen!
Baking Foundations is a self-paced online course that will take you back to the fundamentals of baking – in your own time, at your own pace – all from your own home kitchen!
With Anneka Manning as your guide, you will learn the essentials of baking in a logical, fun and engaging way. Full of tips, tricks and relevant information – suited to the way we bake today – this course will teach you that success in baking always comes back to the foundations.
Made up of info sheets, videos, recipes, checklists and infographics, the course material will be delivered in six modules which you can study and enjoy at your own pace. The course will cover basic ingredients, equipment and mixing methods, exploring all the little things that you may never have been taught.
At the end of this course, you will walk away with all the skills, knowledge and inspiration you need to bake at home with confidence and success!
Please note: Baking Foundations is an extended version of our Baking Basics online course so we do not recommend it to those who have already completed Baking Basics.
How to enrol
Baking Foundations is a self-paced course and is now open for enrolment.
Baking Foundations got me cooking things I had previously thought were complicated and out of my league. Learning the simple mixing methods made the techniques of baking much clearer and simpler, and therefore less daunting. I made some great bakes I might not have tackled before because I had assumed they were more complicated than they really were and I now feel more confident with future bakes.
Alison, Melbourne
Cost
$150
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is, quite simply, suitable for bakers of all skill levels!
- Beginners who want to start their baking journey and set strong foundations for their baking forever;
- Intermediate bakers who would like to strengthen and improve their basic skills and extend their knowledge;
- And experienced, more competent cooks, who would like to fill in all the baking "gaps" and learn things you may never have been taught (you don't know what you don't know, right?)
As this course is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- Six downloadable course modules which will include invaluable information sheets, videos, recipes, checklists, infographics and much more to support and inspire your learning
- A thorough understanding of the basics of baking and how to use them to ensure baking success
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home – and the inspiration to get into the kitchen and get baking!
What will I learn?
Each module will include a combination of baking theory and practical exercises. Fun and engaging tasks will help you put into practise what you have learnt while Anneka's fail-safe recipes will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and get baking!
Module 1: Why Do We Bake?
The first module will explore why we bake (or why we should bake!) including the benefits that reach far beyond the kitchen walls. We will take a look at the ‘nasties’ that you will be able to avoid through your home baking, share personal stories and understand that baking is actually all about connecting.
Module 2: The Secrets to Baking Success
During the second module, you will discover the 10 most important things to do before you start baking to ensure you will be on the most efficient road to baking success. You will also learn how to measure accurately and how to get the most from your recipes.
Module 3: The Measure and Mix Method
The third module will explore the Measure and Mix Method – the perfect starting place if you are new to baking or just want to rebuild your baking skills from the ground up.
Module 4: The Baker’s Pantry
The fourth module is all about understanding the basic ingredients most commonly used in baking. Essential to becoming a good baker, you will learn how to use these ingredients to get the most out of them, creating the ultimate baker’s pantry so that you are well equipped for whenever you want to bake.
Module 5: The Measure and Beat Method
In our fifth module, you will learn the Measure and Beat Method. No-fuss, simple and quick, this method requires an electric mixer and is used for recipes with a high proportion of butter and sugar. Why? We’ll answer that during this module where you will also learn how to make the most out of recipes using this method.
Module 6: The Baker’s Kit
Having a carefully selected collection of utensils and equipment will do a lot for your baking confidence and success. Our final module will include a comprehensive guide to oven settings, mixing tools and essential bakeware.
Anneka is so knowledgable, you find out so much! I wasn't sure how an online baking course would work but I think you do a fabulous job and it works really well. I really enjoyed the variety of recipes we got to cook and it was very interesting to see how they tied into each lesson. I would recommend Baking Foundations!
Sue-Anne, Sydney
How does a self-paced course work?
This online course is completely self-guided. Upon enrolment, you will gain access to the course content which you can work through at your own pace. You can log on whenever it is convenient for you and complete the modules one day at a time.
You can take as long as you need to complete the course – it's up to you how quickly you want to work through the content. You will have lifetime access to all the videos, recipes and printable information sheets so you can dip in and out of it whenever it suits you.
There is the option to connect with other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership group and via Instagram using #bakingfoundations. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
So, is Baking Foundations for me?
- Would you like to extend, strengthen and improve your baking skills?
- Have you perhaps never considered yourself to be a particularly good baker but you would like to give it a go and see if baking is for you?
- Would you like to be guided and inspired by Anneka's 30+ years of baking experience in your own kitchen?
- Do you have more time on your hands at the moment and keen to learn a new skill?
If any of these sound like you, then Baking Foundations is the course for you!
The course was great. I have not had that much fun in ages, not because I live a boring life but because I learnt genuine skills and gained confidence in baking that I did not expect. When I come back to the Module 1 question, "Why do I bake?", I can now sincerely respond: I bake for my family successfully but also for me as I get great enjoyment from my skills!
Nicole, Newcastle
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Learn to whip up your own light and fluffy sponge cakes in this fun and informative self-paced online baking course!
Sponges have always terrified me. I knew there was a method that I was not doing, so was great to get this info. This is a great online course ... Loved it!
Cath, Perth
Discover the secrets to super light sponges – right in your very own kitchen!
Sponges is a fun and informative online baking course that will have you whipping up your own light and fluffy sponge cakes – all from your very own kitchen!
Guiding you through the process will be Anneka Manning, ready to share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research, as well as her practical and handy tips and tricks.
The course includes a 2.5-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session earlier this year), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include full step-by-step instructions for making a Classic Hot Milk Sponge, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session.
This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources, as well as individual technique videos, which will teach you everything you need to know to conquer your fear of these gorgeous, classic cakes at home and become your go-to sponge baking kit.
At the end of this class, you will walk away with fail-safe recipes, techniques and confidence you need to bake a gorgeous sponge whenever the mood takes you!
How to enrol
Sponges is a self-paced course and is open for enrolment now.
Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 2.5-hour video of a Live Session that took place earlier this year.
If you're interested in joining in a future LIVE class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page.
Give it a go! Anneka will have you making a sponge in no time.
Alison, Melbourne
Cost
$100
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is, quite simply, suitable for everyone. As this course is completed online, it is available to students from all over the world.
What will I get?
- A 2.5-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make a Classic Hot Milk Sponge
- Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
- Access to Anneka's baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
- A thorough understanding of how to make bread and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
- Invaluable printable information sheets, recipes and technique videos
- Lifetime access to the video and course material
- A chance to (virtually) meet like-minded people and share your baking with The Kitchen Table online group
- Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
What will I learn?
This class covers the various mixing methods and techniques used when making sponge cakes and includes the following recipes:
- Classic Hot Milk Sponge
- Raspberry Swiss Roll
- Powder Puffs
- Lemon Chiffon Cake
- Sponge Fingers
- Coffee & Almond Genoise (Gateau Moka)
- Elderflower Gin Sponge
Included are also Anneka's top tips for beautiful sponges, how to remove sponges from cake tins, how to roll a Swiss Roll, and loads of clever ideas on how to embellish your sponge cakes.
How does a self-paced course work?
This online course is completely self-guided. Upon enrolment, you will gain access to the course content which you can work through at your own pace. You can log on whenever it is convenient for you and watch the video and bake the recipes entirely in your own time. You will have lifetime access to all the recipes, videos and printable information sheets.
There is the option to connect with Anneka and other bakers via Facebook through BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table membership groups. This way you can share your experience and support each other as your confidence and skills grow.
If you are interested in joining a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.
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Make Me a Baker Online 2025 is now open for bookings!
The practical, approachable, inspiring and fun way to learn to bake
This unique 10-month online baking program is designed to make you a confident, inspired and skilled baker - no matter your current ability – all from your very own kitchen!
Now available to bakers all over the world, Make Me a Baker Online is hosted by Anneka Manning and includes regular online live classes spread over the program's 10-month duration together with with online support and set ‘homework’ to embed the learning. The live sessions will be recorded so you can watch (or rewatch) at a time that suits you. There will also be supplementary Q&A sessions held mid-week which will also be recorded to rewatch if you are unable to attend live.
Throughout this comprehensive program, you will learn not only the 'how' but also the 'why' of baking, exploring the science behind it and giving you the know-how and confidence to be a brilliant baker. Make Me a Baker not only covers the basics of baking but all of the more challenging techniques as well.
You will have lifetime access to the online material so you can work through the content in your own time and come back to it whenever it suits you.
Don't take our word for it! Hear what some of our graduates had to say about their Make Me a Baker experience.
I absolutely loved the experience of being part of the Make Me a Baker program. I highly recommend it. It was an amazing experience to receive a wealth of information from Anneka and also to have the opportunity to put it into practice straight away. At the end of the course I felt a lot more confident to bake amazing dishes that I never dreamt of. Being around people who shared the same passion was very special too, and whilst the classes were challenging at times, I felt supported by everyone as they were going through the same journey.
Ana Moreno
What do I get?
- Access to Anneka Manning's extensive 30+ years of baking experience, knowledge and her fail-safe, tried-and-tested recipes, plus the ability to get her advice, feedback and answers to any baking questions for the duration of the program
- 12 live video sessions which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded so that you can watch (or re-watch) them in your own time if you are unable to attend
- The flexibility of baking at home at your own pace using your own equipment and ingredients
- A community of passionate, like-minded bakers to (virtually) share the experience with
- Exclusive membership to the Make Me a Baker online forum, which is only open to students of the program, to receive support from Anneka and the BakeClub Team whenever you need it throughout the program
- 'Baking for Business' online session for those interested in setting up their own home baking business.
- Downloadable recipe and information kits for every live session
- Free BakeClub & Co. Membership for 2025
- A 15% discount off both KitchenAid appliances* and the entire Cakers Warehouse range
* Discount code valid off the listed price for Australian orders only when purchased on kitchenaid.com.au.
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