Timeless Classic Cakes

Two slices of Génoise cake on pastel pink plates, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, blackberries, and raspberries

Timeless Classic Cakes

Course Code: CSP-CAKES

Unleash your inner baker! There’s nothing more satisfying than making a delicious dessert yourself. Join our class for a fun, hands-on experience and take home tasty treats to share.

We'll be baking some fantastic classics:

  • Génoise Cake: A delicate, airy Italian sponge cake that's perfect for layering or simply enjoying on its own.
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: This Southern staple is a moist yellow cake with beautiful caramelized pineapple.
  • Flourless Chocolate Cake: A rich, dense chocolate delight that's surprisingly easy to make and incredibly impressive.

You'll take home all your delicious creations, so please bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked goods.

Available Classes

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Genoise cakes are classic, Italian sponge cakes known for delicate, foam-like texture, and are often used as a base for various desserts and pastries. These cakes rely solely on the air whipped into the eggs and sugar to achieve volume and light texture. In contrast, pineapple upside down cake is known to be a Southern favorite that is essentially a good ol’ yellow butter cake flipped over after baking to show off beautiful caramelized pineapple rings. The flourless chocolate cake is a dense cake made from an aerated chocolate custard. It involves whipping the egg whites alone and then whipping the yolks into the sugar to increase the air content. It is a special treat that your friends won’t believe you made yourself! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:

Mon 02/09/26 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets , Room 001
Off Campus

About the Community Enrichment Program

The Community Enrichment Program (CEP) at Craven Community College provides a diverse array of non-credit, short-term, and affordable courses. Classes are open to anyone who wants to keep learning while having fun! Topics offered are based on community input and range in skill levels from beginner to advanced. Classes can take place in one session or span several weeks. Please note: CEP classes cannot be used for credit toward any of our degree programs.

Students may receive a full refund if a CEP class is canceled by Craven CC prior to the start date, or the student withdraws from the class before the start date. Complete details about CEP refunds are available in the Workforce Development section of the academic catalog.

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Contact Information

Community Enrichment Coordinator
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-1519

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