Make a Gingerbread Cake

Who doesn't love the smell of cinnamon and sugar coming from the oven? This is your chance to fill the air with the goodness of homemade baking and learn a new recipe.In this online class, you will make a gingerbread cake that's perfect for the holidays. Your guides from Fēst, an online cooking school, will walk you through the steps so you'll have success no matter what your skill level.One chef will handle the demonstration, with two cameras to give you all the right angles and clear views of what's happening. Your second chef answers any questions that come up and will ensure your virtual baking class goes smoothly.This is a fun way to gather your loved ones over Zoom and do something hands-on. Or make it a fun remote team building activity where everyone can interact with each other while enjoying something delicious.What you'll make:

• Gingerbread cake
• Mascarpone whipped cream with tart apples

At the end of your class, your kitchen will smell amazing and you'll have gingerbread cake to enjoy! Please Note Most recipes are adaptable to different dietary restrictions. Please contact your teacher before your class about making substitutions.

Beginner to intermediate skills
 

• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Unsalted butter
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Black pepper
• Eggs
• Sugar
• Dark molasses, dark corn syrup, or maple syrup
• Heavy cream
• Mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
• Apples
• Lemon

• Salt
• Sharp chef’s knife, 6 inches or larger
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Bowl for collecting scraps and garbage
• Tasting spoons
• Apron, recommended but optional
• Side towels
• Paper towels
• 12-cup bundt pan or another large cake pan
• Oven
• Medium saucepan
• Large mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Medium mixing bowl
• Platter or plates for serving

This class is great for team building and other group events.