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Piece of Cake

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $75
  • 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL

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  • $75
  • The Chopping Block Merchandise Mart @ 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste 107, Chicago, IL 60654
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What you'll learn in this cake class:

Lose your fear of baking, and get expert tips and advice on basic cake-making techniques. We'll create three different cakes that are sure to get raves. You can't get this from a box! 

Menu:

  • Chocolate Layer Cake with Old-Fashioned Chocolate Frosting; 
  • Jelly Roll Cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream; 
  • Orange Pound Cake with Orange Blossom Glaze
Skills Covered in Class Include: 
  • Understanding Baking Ingredients; 
  • Mixing Batters; 
  • Determining Cake Doneness; 
  • Whipping Eggs and Cream; 
  • Selecting Chocolate; 
  • Making Icings and Glazes; 
  • Assembling Layer Cakes and Roulades; 
  • Frosting a Cake
Due to the layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people. Parties of 6 or more will be directed to our private events department so we can accommodate them appropriately
School Notes:
Important:
  • Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

  • Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

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