Classic French Cakes Course
Classic French Cakes course

Love baking but never tried making French cakes? This class is for you! Whether you’re a beginner or a home baker keen to explore classic French patisserie, this hands-on masterclass will teach you all the essential techniques to create stunning desserts.
💡 What You’ll Make:
🍫 Classic French Opera Cake – A decadent layered cake with almond sponge, coffee buttercream, and smooth chocolate ganache.
🍋 Lemon Petit Tarts – Crisp, buttery pastry filled with tangy lemon curd and finished with a glossy glaze.
👨🍳 Learn from a Top Pastry Chef!
This class is led by a former pastry chef from one of Sydney’s most renowned hatted restaurants. With years of experience in high-end patisseries, they’ll guide you through each step, making it easy for anyone—even if you’ve never baked a French cake before!
✨ What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to bake and assemble an Opera Cake with perfect layers
✅ The secrets to flaky, buttery pastry and smooth lemon curd
✅ Simple techniques to decorate like a pro
✅ Essential French pastry skills to boost your confidence in the kitchen
👩🍳 Who’s It For?
✔️ You love baking but haven’t tried French cakes before
✔️ You want to learn new skills and impress family & friends
✔️ You’re curious about professional pastry techniques
👟 What to Wear:
For safety and comfort in the kitchen, please wear flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes. Long hair must be tied back, and jewellery removed to comply with food safety standards.
💰 Price: $180
⏳ Course Length: 5.5 hours
📅 Date & Time: 27 March 2025 • 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Kitchen Haymarket (Shop 22, The Quay Haymarket, 61-79 Quay Street, Haymarket, NSW 2000)
🔥 Limited spots available! Don’t miss this chance to learn from a top pastry chef and take home your own handmade French cakes.
Join us for an indulgent and practical French Cake Workshop, perfect for beginners and baking enthusiasts eager to elevate their skills. This interactive course will immerse you in the techniques behind creating classic French cakes and desserts under the guidance of experienced pastry chefs.
What you will learn
- how to make different butter creams and fillings
- how to make inserts, add layers and different textures to your French Cake
- how to make different types of sable and sponges
- how to make a variety of different glazes and learn how to glaze professionally
- how to assemble your French Cake Everything created in this class is for students to take home; all materials are included in the cost of the course. A detailed recipe book is provided as part of this course.
Each student makes and takes home:
- Classic French Opera cake
- Lemon petit tarts