Get your classic Christmas baking sorted – just in time for the festive season – in this fun and casual self-paced online baking course.

This course, in this format, with Anneka on our screens and in our kitchens, along with the comprehensive course notes is an excellent way to learn and gain confidence with Christmas baking. To be able to watch Anneka at work, and ask questions and make comments in real time was valuable and inspiring, particularly for those of us who are not Sydney-based ... I hoped to improve my baking skills and gain confidence around fruit cakes and Christmas puddings and I feel that I have gained more than I expected ... All the content of the course, from enrolment to delivery, was precise and happened exactly as was stated and I was more than happy with my experience.

Ann, Adelaide

Get your Christmas baking organised in time for the festive season – right in your very own kitchen!

Classic Christmas is a fun and casual online baking course where you will be guided through how to make your own traditional rich fruitcake, Christmas pudding and fruit mince pies – all cleverly made using the same base fruit mixture! 

Anneka Manning shares all of her practical tips and tricks, helping you to troubleshoot your way through your own Christmas baking and ultimately making the whole experience more efficient and more pleasurable.

The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was recorded as a Live Session in November 2025), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include a full demonstration of Anneka baking a Traditional Christmas Cake*, 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.

Anneka also takes you through how to make a Traditional Christmas Pudding and Fruit Mince Pies. This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to Christmas baking kit year after year.

At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found skills and confidence but you can tick one thing off your "to-do" list with a Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding and Fruit Mince Pies ready for your festive feast!

*Gluten-free option available.

Dates

Classic Christmas is a self-paced course and is now open for enrolment.

Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of the Live Session that took place in November 2025.

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

Cost

$100 (50% off for all BakeClub & Co. Members).

I had a fabulous morning learning about Christmas baking with Anneka Manning. If you want to give Christmas baking a go, then this is a fun way to to do it. I feel I got everything out of the course and then some!

Michele, Lake Macquarie

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 3-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where Anneka Manning will guide you through the process of making a traditional Christmas cake, pudding and fruit mince pies
• Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
  
• Access to Anneka's 35+ years of baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
• A complete guide to traditional Christmas baking which you can refer to and use to troubleshoot in the future to ensure baking success year after year
• 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

It was brilliant. Much more than I expected. Things made sense as Annneka explained everything so well ... Presenting the course with 1 mixture making 3 recipes was brilliant. It saves time and effort and is therefore economical as well.

Sophia, Brisbane

If you are interested in taking part in this class in 2026, please fill out your details below and we will be in touch when dates are released.

Make Me a Baker 2026 will run from February through to November.

Bookings are now open!

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.

What do I get?

• Access to Anneka Manning's extensive 35+ 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
• 10 monthly live Q&A video sessions with Anneka where you can ask her any baking questions whether they’re related to the course or just general baking curiosities
• Lifetime access to all of the resources including the information sheets, recipes and video recordings of the Live Sessions
• 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
• One-year free membership to BakeClub & Co.
• 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.

Scones LIVE will take place on Sunday 15th February 2026 from 2pm-3.30pm.

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

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! This class will take place on Sunday 15th February 2026 from 2pm-3.30pm (AEDT).

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, including gluten-free scones, 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 15th February 2026 at 2.00-3.30pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11) via Zoom.

If you are 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. 

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

$50 (50% off for all BakeClub & Co. Members).

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.