
What You'll Learn
By the end of the class, you will:
- Understand how to bake Genoise sponge cake
- Know how to structure and compose a multi-component dessert that includes cake, pastry cream, jam and marzipan
- Be able to craft roses for garnish from marzipan or fondant
About This Class
The Swedish Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta) has it all. Layers of Genoise sponge cake are soaked in raspberry liqueur, filled with fresh raspberry jam, pastry cream, topped with a dome of perfectly whipped cream and then covered in pale green marzipan. The cake is garnished with a handmade marzipan rose, piped chocolate and a border of piped whipped cream. You will learn to perfectly compose this show-stopping European cake!
Menu
Every student will leave with a completed princess cake.
Details
- Wine included
- Light meal served in class
- Ages 18+
FAQ
The average duration of our current cooking classes is 2 hours, which is predominately hands-on work. You will be standing for the majority of class, cooking at your work station as your instructor demonstrates techniques and walks around providing individual feedback.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we can not have students congregate in the building before class starts. Doors will open 5 minutes prior to class starting and we will begin promptly on time. Students will be asked to queue up outside the door of the school, safely distanced (sidewalks are clearly marked) and will be let in the school just before class begins.
Please arrive at the school with your own mask on. You will be given a new, disposable mask to wear in class to ensure what you have on hasn’t been contaminated prior to entering SFCS. We will have extras available should you need one while at school.
Wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes (remember, you’ll be on your feet cooking). The kitchens at SFCS are fully equipped with everything else you need, including clean aprons.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we will not be serving food or drinks during class, We will, however, be sending you home with both ingredients and finished food items so you can enjoy them later, and practice as well.
Wear casual clothing you can easily move around in, and comfortable close-toed shoes. Long hair must be pulled back and masks, provided by SFCS, are required while in the building.
Cancellation Policy
Jeremiah Duarte Bills

Sacramento native Jeremiah Duarte Bills comes from a dessert-obsessed family. He was a quarter-finalist on ABC’s The Great American Baking Show and after co-founded the baking podcast Flour Hour. Currently he is writing a cookbook dedicated to the desserts of Portugal.