French Cake Baking Class

Discover the art of some of France’s classic cakes in this immersive French cake-baking class in Wicker Park. Instructed by Chef Hiroko at Maison du Gâteau, you’ll bake airy sponge cakes and make rich cream fillings, learning the techniques that give French cakes their signature elegance and irresistible flavor.Each week highlights a rotating selection of classic and contemporary cakes. Some weeks you might find yourself whipping up a strawberry shortcake, stacking fluffy sponge with cream and fresh berries. Other times, you’ll explore festive classics like a New Orleans–style King Cake or a spiced and comforting carrot cake. With each rotation, the menu keeps things exciting while giving you the chance to come back and expand your skills and palate. With plenty of variety, you’ll explore new flavor combinations while mastering skills like whipping, folding, layering, and decorating.Whether you’re baking for an intimate birthday celebration, a date night or anniversary activity, or just to treat yourself to a solo day in Chicago, this class makes the process both welcoming and fun. Best of all, you’ll leave with a decadent handmade cake — and yes, you’re absolutely encouraged to have your cake and eat it too!Weekly Rotating Cake Menu Flavors

• Gâteau Saint-Marc
• Gâteau aux Fraises
• Gâteau Chocolat Banane Hazelnut
• Mable Cake
• Charlotte au Foret Noire
• Carrot Cake
• Earl Gray Chiffon Cake
• Gateau Opera
• White chocolate and matcha opera
• King Cake
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Pistachio and raspberry cake
• Chocolat au Banane
• Sacher torte

See a kind of cake you’d love to make but not the right week? Reach out — we may be able to accommodate, or you can book a private class on Sundays! Please Note Maison du Gateau recipes utilize common baking ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, liqueurs, spices, and wheat flours, which may not be listed in the menu title. If you have food allergies, please review the menu before booking, as recipes cannot be adjusted during class.

Upcoming dates for French Cake Baking Class

Times are Chicago time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:49pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

17 upcoming dates between 30 Nov 2026 and 13 Dec 2027.

• Mon, Nov 30 2026, 10am-1:30pm (Gâteau Opera)
• Mon, Dec 21 2026, 10am-1:30pm (King Cake)
• Mon, Feb 22 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Mar 15 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Apr 5 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Apr 26 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, May 17 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Jun 7 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Jun 28 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Jul 19 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Aug 9 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Aug 30 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Sep 20 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Oct 11 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Nov 1 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Nov 22 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)
• Mon, Dec 13 2027, 10am-1:30pm (Earl Gray Chiffon Cake)

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