Virtual Cake Fundamentals

We should call this class chocolate and vanilla! We’ll make a buttery yellow cake with chocolate icing and a moist chocolate cake with a fluffy white frosting. This class will introduce you to two different cake making techniques, and you’ll bake along with our chef and assemble your own layer cake and decorate cupcakes, and you’ll learn a few different frosting techniques. 

Materials Needed to Participate Fully:

Yellow Cake

• 2 cups sugar
• 8 oz. room temp butter
• 4 eggs
• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp. baking soda
• Salt
• 12 oz. (1 ½ cups) sour cream
• Vanilla extract

Chocolate Cake

• 4 eggs
• 1 ¾ cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• Salt
• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup brewed coffee (buttermilk is also great)
• 1 ½ tsp. baking soda

7-minute frosting

• 1 ½ cups sugar
• Water
• Cream of tartar
• 2 large egg whites
• Salt
• Vanilla

Chocolate Frosting

• 12 oz (1 ½ cups) room temperature butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ¾ cup sour cream
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• Salt
• Vanilla

Tools

• 2 8” or 9” cake pans & 1 cupcake tin with liners/muffin cups
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Wooden spoon
• Double boiler setup: saucepan with a metal bowl that sits on top snugly or medium to large sized microwave-safe bowl
• Bench scraper
• Large offset spatula
• Large pIping bag (or Ziplock baggie)
• Piping bag with piping tips for cupcakes, if making (optional)
• Stand mixer with whisk and paddle attachments, hand mixer, or 3 medium-large bowls

About the Instructor:

I cooked in NYC kitchens for almost ten years, and I've been teaching cooking for 2 years in Alaska and now LA.

Virtual Class FAQ

What will be included in my Virtual Class package?

One ticket includes an access link to your live, online class. The class will be delivered via web conferencing software and feature a live, professional instructor who will walk you through a lesson as described above. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as participate from home.

How many people is my purchase good for?

Each ticket is good for one "device" (i.e. one computer, phone, tablet, etc. you'll be logging in from). This ensures we don't get more people in the class than the instructor can handle. Though we understand some people live together and will be working/learning together, the intent is that each class still allows for the same attention to attendees as if students purchased separately. Please be respectful of this!

Will I need anything from home to use in the class?

You will need a reliable Internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you're able to set up your device and connection. Additionally, if the class is more than just a lecture you will likely want any materials listed in the course description as "Materials Needed to Participate Fully", though you're welcome to purchase a seat and sit in and just watch.

Am I able to ask questions or interact with the class?

Yes, you'll both be able to ask questions using the chat function in the video hosting software as well as at certain intervals during the class via voice/audio. If the class winds up being on the smaller side, more spontaneous interaction/questions will be encouraged.


Do I have to show my video or speak during class?

While we recommend you do show your video and speak when encouraged to by the instructor, video and audio participation are never mandatory. We find classes have more fun experiences when people are engaging with one another, but understand not everyone will want to do so and that's ok!