Course Description

In this 2-day class, you will learn the various techniques of making cakes that are chemically leavened and those made with Egg-foam, European-style buttercreams, American icings, ganache, mousseline, fruit fillings and chocolate decor. Students will also learn how to stack layer cakes as well as how to assemble roll cakes or roulades. You will be assembling fresh fruit cakes, cooked fruit compotes and learning to make chocolate curls.

We have selected 3 fabulous full-sized cakes to be taught in this class, that cover a large variety of cake bases, fillings, frostings, and decor aspects. Armed with this technical knowledge, the possibilities of customizing cakes become endless.

Hands-on: Peanut butter chocolate layer cake, Inakati roulade, Fraisier Cake

Check-in

If you have any concerns or questions before traveling to SFBI, email us at: customerservice@sfbi.com we want to make sure you have the best experience while learning here. That you feel safe and comfortable.

The class will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday and  7:00 AM Tuesday morning. We will have breakfast pastries ready for you 30 minutes before class starts. (if you have any special diet please let us know in advance) We also welcome you to bring your own drink. Feel free to contact: customerservice@sfbi.com

What’s included?

• Breakfast Pastry
• Coffee, Tea & Water
• Light Lunch* (See note below)
• Binder with recipes and any relevant lecture notes or reference pages
• Take home as much or as little pastry or bread you make in class! Whatever doesn’t get brought home gets donated to various organizations in the area.

*Note on Breakfast Pastry and Lunches

Generally, former students have found the offerings to be adequate however, it wouldn’t hurt to pack supplemental snacks since everyone’s appetites can vary. While our team can try to make accommodations for special diets, we suggest packing supplemental protein and/or snack options as the menu largely depends on staffing and staff capacity.

Below is a sample menu that can vary:

• Deli meat, tomato, and avocado sandwich with chips and a side salad (deli meat varies)
• Slice of quiche with a side salad
• Chicken and Rice (chicken flavor varies)
• Soup/Stew (soup flavor varies)
• Chicken Tinga & Cauliflower Ceviche

Cancellation policy

Any notice of cancellation or transfers, please refer to our cancellation policy link HERE.

Course Materials

Listed below are the items you must bring to class.

• Pens or pencils. You will use these to take notes in the classroom and the lab.
• Permanent marker. This piece of “equipment” is invaluable in the labs.
• Hair restraint. For safety and sanitation, you must restrain your hair if it’s long.

Attire

• Closed-toe, comfortable shoes. Your shoes must be closed for safety. They should be comfortable enough to stand in all day.
• For safety, your pants must cover your entire legs. For your comfort, we recommend breathable pants. Checked chef’s pants are popular because they don’t show flour spills or stains.
• White chef’s coat. This is optional item. However, we strongly recommend chef’s coats because they look professional and protect your body and clothing. Most importantly, they keep you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot.

Transportation:

There is parking at our location. The address of SFBI is: 525 DNA Way South San Francisco, CA 94080