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 take place on Sunday 28th April 2024 (2.00pm-4.00pm).

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 during the Live Session wouldn’t have if it was just a recipe or recorded session; they 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 all there is to know about making the cake you want to bake, eat and share – 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

Sunday 28th April 2024 at 2.00pm-4.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) via Zoom.

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

Cost

$75

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.

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 2-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you will have the opportunity to bake and decorate a Vanilla Buttercake with Raspberry Buttercream along with Anneka Manning
• 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 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
  
• 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
  

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.

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 date doesn'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 a future class, please fill out your details below and you'll be one of the first to know when new dates are released.

Discover the secrets of bread baking and demystify the world of baking with yeast in this fun and informative LIVE online baking class! 

Bread 101 will take place on Saturday 25th May 2024 (10.00am-1.00pm).

This is a great value for money course! Using Anneka’s tips and tricks will really help improve your bread making and confidence and show you how easy it is to make a range of delicious breads. The [video] session was great for seeing the techniques in action, and the follow up homework was a pleasure to do (and eat!) ... Overall this was an excellent course and all the resources were so useful, I know I will use them again and again.

Vanessa, South Australia

Discover the ins and outs of bread and yeast baking – right in your very own kitchen!

Bread 101 is a fun and informative 3-hour LIVE virtual baking session that will take you through the basics of bread baking, demystifying the world of baking with yeast.

Anneka Manning will take you through the process and share her more than 30 years of baking experience and knowledge, as well as all her practical tips and tricks. You will have the ability to make a Basic White Milk Bread along with her as well as ask any questions that arise as you mix, roll, knead and bake your way throughout the morning.

The virtual Live Session will be supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to bread baking kit. Anneka will also share a number of recipe variations (including dinner rolls and fruit bread), as well as a delicious Herb and Cheese pull-apart bread, a wholesome Seeded Wholemeal Loaf and divine Sticky Cinnamon Scrolls.

At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found confidence but all the knowledge you need to add bread baking to your list of baking skills!

Date

Saturday 25th May 2024 at 10.00am-1.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) via Zoom.

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

If you're interested in joining a future class and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page. 

I had tried making bread and had failures. This course gave me the extra tips and working along in real time helped to see exactly where I should be at rather than relying on a picture ... I learnt a lot and didn't need to leave home!

Mary, Victoria

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.

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 bread-making skills. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

What will I get?

• A 3-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where you can bake along with Anneka Manning and learn how to make a Basic White Milk Bread, as well as a number of variations
• 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 bread and how to apply what you’ve learnt to be able to troubleshoot in the future and ensure baking success
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group 
• Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
• Lifetime access to the video and course material
• Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home

What will I learn?

This class will cover the basics of bread baking and baking with yeast and will include: 

• The difference between dried instant and fresh yeast and how to use both
• Demystifying bread-making terminology
• Why gluten is important in bread doughs
• The ins and outs of the kneading method
• How and why you need to prove your dough
• How to create the best 'proving' environment for your dough
• How to use your stand mixer to knead
• Options for glazes and finishes
• Storing your bread

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 date doesn'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).

[This] course offered a whole new level of real learning. I loved the explanations of why things are done, along with the opportunity to ask questions. I've followed YouTube videos, but they don't help with adjusting or tailoring recipes for things like the availability of different ingredients or equipment ... [This course] can take your bread game to the next level, turning 'Okay' loaves into 'Is there any more?' loaves!

Sally, Victoria

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.

The Science of Baking is a 6-week online course that will uncover the “why” behind the “how” of baking.

The next course will take place from Friday 16th August – Friday 27th September 2024.

This is a fun and fascinating course where you will learn how baking works and how to apply that knowledge to improve your baking. Anneka's knowledge and guidance was key to me learning as much as I did. What a great teacher! The videos were simple, clear and easy to understand. Excellent learning materials that I loved reading. Great recipes – some have become favourites already!

Lesley Schoer, Coffs Harbour

What is The Science of Baking? Watch the video below to find out!

You are invited to Anneka's online kitchen!

The Science of Baking is a 6-week online course that will uncover the “why” behind the “how” of baking.

We will explore the most common ingredients and how they affect our baking when used in different ways. Once you understand the science of baking, you will be able to turn old baking failures into successes and troubleshoot as you bake from now on.

With Anneka Manning helping and encouraging you along the way, you’ll work through common baking mishaps – like why a cake hasn’t risen – and be guided through the science behind it, so you can apply this knowledge every single time you bake and ensure the best results.

The course will be delivered in 6 modules which are released weekly. Made up of videos, recipes, experiments, infographics and information sheets, you can download and print them off to study and enjoy at your own pace. The information will be presented in a fun and interesting way and will be backed up with practical projects, online discussions and lots of support.

In just 6 weeks you will understand why you’re using particular ingredients and the science behind what happens when you use them to guarantee success whenever you bake. You’ll gain the confidence to try past failed recipes again as well as the skill to adjust recipes with success.

Understanding the science of baking will open your eyes to the bigger baking picture and truly transform the way that you bake from now on.

Dates

The Science of Baking will run from 16th August – 27th September 2024.

If you're interested in enrolling in a future course and would like to be notified when new dates are released, please fill in your details at the bottom of this page.

Cost

$350 

Student numbers

We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this course so that Anneka can provide personal feedback and timely answers to your baking questions.

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