Cake Baking 5: Specialty Diet Cakes - Jul 1st

Jul 1st | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$250 (Supplies Included)

Specialty Diet Cakes

Gluten-free, vegan or keto-friendly pastries are more common than ever before, but matching the standards of your favorite baked goods can be a challenge! We’ve taken the guesswork out of making accommodations for specialty diets. In this final class of the Cake Baking Essentials Certificate, brought to you by NY Cake Academy’s Baking & Pastry Fundamentals, you’ll discover the differences between common specialty diet terms and go-to substitutions that won’t sacrifice flavor or texture. From alternative starches and xanthan gum to sugar substitutes and important mixing methods, you’ll learn the techniques professional pastry chefs use to create delicious and appealing pastries everyone can enjoy.

What You’ll Learn:

-Understand common specialty diets & go-to substitutes to accommodate when baking:

Gluten-Free (GF)
Vegan (V)
Dairy-Free (DF)

What You’ll Bake:

-Seasame Tea Cake (GF)

-Rich Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes (V)

-Fruit Nut Squares (GF)

NY Cake Academy’s facility is a working kitchen and is not gluten-free, vegan or nut-free.

NY Cake Academy classes are held in our Manhattan flagship at 118 W 22nd St. All supplies and materials included, but if you require any special accomodations please don't hesitate to contact us at custom@nycakeacademy.com. Our classes are hands-on, interactive experiences. So, please dress accordingly. We recommend wearing casual clothing that you won’t mind getting a little sugar on, and flat comfortable shoes. Open toed shoes and sandals are not recommended as this is a safety concern when working within a kitchen. Long hair should be tied back.