Cooking Class: Chocolate Cake Techniques
Immerse yourself in the world of cake baking and decorating with Chef Vanessa in this hands-on cooking class.
You’ll begin by learning how to bake a rich chocolate cake using cacao, eggs, sugar and butter, focusing on getting the perfect texture and balance of flavors. Next, you’ll practice decorating skills, including piping techniques and crafting delicate flowers with buttercream and fondant. Chef Vanessa will then guide you through assembling your cake using smooth Swiss buttercream, showing you how to layer and finish it properly. By the end of the class, you’ll complete your own beautifully decorated cake, combining classic techniques with your own personal creative flair. Book your spot today!
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Baking of the Chocolate Cake
With cacao, eggs, sugar and butter
Creating Flowers and Piping Techniques
With fondant and buttercream
Le Montage of the Cake
With Swiss buttercream and icing the base of the cake
Decoration of the Cake
With fondant flowers, piping techniques and creative design
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 13
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Labels Baking, Cake Decorating, Beginner, Fun, Cake Baking, Adult
Outside Reviews for Chef Vanessa
Silvia
16 Mar 2026
Chef Vanessa’s has over a decade of experience as a pastry chef leading both in-person and virtual pastry workshops, she brings deep expertise and a genuine passion for teaching. Guests learn professional techniques in a relaxed setting while creating beautiful pastries, making the experience both educational and truly enjoyable.
Le Cordon Bleu–trained Chef Vanessa brings over a decade of experience creating elegant, indulgent pastries that delight every palate. With a focus on technique and creativity, she guides aspiring bakers and home cooks through everything from foundational doughs to beautifully crafted desserts. Known for her patient, hands-on teaching style, Chef Vanessa makes patisserie approachable and inspiring. From delicate cookies and rich cakes to flaky pastries and seasonal showstoppers, her classes offer a delicious journey into the art of baking.
