Learn to bake the BEST scones you have ever eaten – light, flaky and irresistible – in this fun and casual online baking class!

Scones LIVE will take place on Sunday 9th March 2025 from 2.00-3.30pm.

I've eaten a fair few scones and even made several batches in my day, none of which compared to the calibre of the scone taught in Anneka's online Scones class. It was revelatory. In addition to Anneka's friendly and approachable style, there are comprehensive explanations, expertise and skills. I recommend this class as a way to relax and switch off from your everyday, if only to experience the very best of scones, made by your own hands.

Lee, NSW

Learn to bake the BEST scones you have ever eaten – right in your very own kitchen!

Scones is a fun and casual 1.5-hour LIVE virtual baking class where you will learn to make your own traditional scones – light, flaky and irresistible! The class will take place on Sunday 9th March 2025 from 2.00pm-3.30pm.

Anneka Manning will take you through the process step by step, sharing all of her practical tips and tricks along the way to guarantee success. You will have the ability to bake along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you rub, mix, shape and bake your own ‘cream scones’. You will also learn how to adapt the basic recipe to create a range of different scones for any occasion.

The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to scone baking kit. Anneka will also share a number of recipe variations so that you can use the techniques and tips learnt to create both savoury scrolls and a divine dessert.

At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found skills and confidence but a batch of fresh-from-the-oven warm scones ready for Sunday afternoon tea!

Dates

Sunday 9th March 2025 from 2.00-3.30pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time UTC+10) via Zoom.

If you are interested in joining 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. 

Cost

$50

Student numbers

We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.

The Scones LIVE class was such a joy to be part of. I'm no stranger to baking or scones but I felt like I achieved my best scones to date, even though I thought I did well prior. I really loved being part of such a wonderful group where I did not feel pressure or judgement, I was just at ease! Come as you are, you are definitely welcome at a BakeClub class.

Alicia, NSW

Who is this class suitable for?

This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers who want to brush up on their scone-making skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• A 1.5-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you will learn and bake along with Anneka Manning through the process of making traditional scones 
• Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the class
• A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
• A thorough understanding of how to make traditional scones and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
• Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
• Lifetime access to the live video and course material
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

Seeing Anneka make scones and explain what she is doing and being able to ask questions is so valuable – you are in the kitchen with her and learning from her years of experience. It is also great to learn and share your experience and ideas with the other participants. A fun afternoon with a delicious batch of scones to enjoy at the end!

Vanessa, South Australia

How will I get the most out of this online class?

To get the most out of this class, you need to set aside the time to attend the Live Session with Anneka and read the support material supplied beforehand. The Live Session will be recorded so it will be available to watch at any time if you are unable to attend. However, we do recommend baking along to get the most out of the class.

What if the dates don't suit me? Can I still enrol in the class?

If the date of this class doesn't work for you, you can still enrol and take part in your own time. While you may miss out on the Live Session, it will be recorded and will be available to watch when it suits you. You will have lifetime access to the video, as well as all the course material (including all of the resources and recipes). 

If you are interested in taking part in a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.

Learn all there is to know about making the cake you want to bake, eat and share in this fun and informative live online baking class.

Simple Cakes will run again in 2025.

If you are interested in taking part, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.

Anneka has a wealth of baking knowledge that she so kindly shares. I felt her support and genuine interest in teaching people shone through. It didn’t feel like just another online class. The little tips that came up were invaluable. This course was a great way to join a small community of like-minded bakers and tweak my baking to guarantee better results.

Fiona Parker, Melbourne

Learn the secrets to delicious (and impressive!) cakes – right in your very own kitchen!

Simple Cakes is a fun and casual 2-hour LIVE virtual baking session where you will learn a range of techniques and countless practical tips giving you everything you need to bake, ice and decorate delicious – and impressive – cakes at home.

Anneka Manning will guide you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience, knowledge and research. During the virtual Live Session, you will have the opportunity to bake a quintessential buttercake complete with buttercream along with Anneka, troubleshooting and gaining invaluable tips and tricks as you go. Not only will you learn the secrets to the 'creaming' method (and get the answer to one of baking's most-asked questions, "How long do I need to cream for?") but you will also gain the building blocks you need for all your future cake baking.

The Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources including step-by-step instructions on the two other main mixing methods when it comes to cake baking as well as recipes to practise each method. Each recipe includes multiple variations (giving you a repertoire of over 36 different cakes!) as well as how to adapt for different tin shapes, from standard round and square tins through to cupcakes and sheet cakes. Included are also a number of recipes and instructions for different types of icings (glace, buttercream, frosting and ganache) and clever decoration ideas for your cakes.

At the end of this course, you will walk away with a repertoire of reliable recipes that will become your go-to bakes be it for a special afternoon tea, a casual weekend picnic or the school cake stall.

So, join us and say goodbye to store-bought and packet cakes forever!

Please note: Simple Cakes is a condensed version of our Cakes for Beginners and Cakes online classes so we do not recommend it for students who have already taken part in those classes.

Dates

Simple Cakes will run again in 2025. If you're interested in taking part and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the top of this page.

Cost

$100

Who is this class suitable for?

This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers who want to brush up on their cake-baking skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• A 3-hour Live Session where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make a classic Vanilla Buttercake with Raspberry Buttercream
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking
• 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 cakes and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
• Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
• Lifetime access to the live video and course material
• A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

What will I learn?

This course covers the three main mixing methods used when baking cakes: the Measure & Mix method, the Measure & Beat method, and the Creaming method.

Each recipe includes multiple variations as well as how to adapt for different tin shapes, from standard round and square tins through to cupcakes and sheet cakes (giving you a repertoire of over 36 different cakes!).​

Included are also a number of recipes and instructions for different types of icings (glace, buttercream, frosting and ganache) and clever decoration ideas for your cakes, as well as loads of helpful information, tips and tricks around cake baking.

Learn to bake the most traditional of Easter breads – just in time for the Easter weekend – in this fun and casual online baking class.

Hot Cross Buns LIVE will take place on Thursday 17th April 2025 from 6.30pm-9pm.

I had never made Hot Cross Buns as they always seemed too difficult. I always enjoy Anneka's way of teaching – I find I learn so much and I love the way she supports her teachings with the science behind it. I find the live sessions work really well, and I learn so much from them ... being able to ask questions live is such a bonus. This course is a great way to learn something which you think is difficult but Anneka makes it all so simple. Absolutely do it!

Christine, NSW

Learn to bake the most traditional of Easter breads – right in your very own kitchen!

Hot Cross Buns is a fun and casual 2.5-hour LIVE virtual baking class where you will learn to make your own traditional Hot Cross Buns – just in time for the Easter weekend! The class will take place on Thursday 17th April 2025 from 6.30pm-9.00pm.

Anneka Manning will take you through the process step by step, sharing all of her practical tips and tricks along the way. You will have the ability to bake along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you mix, knead, prove and shape your dough together throughout the evening. You can either bake your buns immediately or Anneka will share how to prove the dough overnight so it's ready to bake first thing the next morning.

The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to Hot Cross Bun baking kit every Easter. Anneka will also share a number of recipe variations and some ideas of what to do with leftovers (if there are any!)

At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found skills and confidence but a dozen just-baked warm buns ready to smother in butter!

Date

Thursday 17th April 2025, 6.30pm-9.00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time UTC+10) via Zoom.

Please note: The Live Session will be recorded and available for you to watch afterwards if you are unable to attend, or rewatch it at a later date if you would like to.

Cost

$100

Student numbers

We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.

I definitely got more than I expected from the class. Easy step-by-step instructions provided by Anneka and the opportunity to ask questions, no matter how 'silly', while making the buns meant I got the best experience possible. It was just perfect. Definitely recommend.

Glynis, Melbourne

Who is this class suitable for?

This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• A 2.5-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you will learn and bake along with Anneka Manning through the process of making traditional Hot Cross Buns 
• Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the session
• A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
• A complete guide to traditional Hot Cross Bun baking which you can refer to and use to troubleshoot in the future to ensure baking success year after year
• Invaluable printable resources and recipes
• Lifetime access to the live video and course material
  
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

How will I get the most out of this class?

To get the most out of this class, you need to set aside the time to attend the Live Session with Anneka and read the support material supplied beforehand. The Live Session will be recorded so it will be available to watch at any time if you are unable to attend. However, we do recommend baking along to get the most out of the class.

What if the dates don't suit me? Can I still enrol in the class?

If the date of this class doesn't work for you, you can still enrol and take part in your own time. While you may miss out on the Live Session, it will be recorded and will be available to watch when it suits you. You will have lifetime access to the video, as well as all the course material (including all of the resources and recipes).

I enjoy Anneka's classes and always learn a lot ... It makes a difference to watch and learn, and be able to ask questions, rather than just read a recipe. It was fun and enjoyable to bake along and have Anneka give feedback. A highlight for me are all the tips and tricks from Anneka ... she is a great teacher ... and her recipe is really good!

Helen, Hong Kong