Birthdays, anniversaries, milestones; cakes have a way of finding their place in moments close to our hearts. And if we’re being honest, there were probably times when we were more excited about the cake than the occasion itself.

Over the years, we’ve eaten countless slices of cake without really stopping to think about what makes one memorable over another. What gives some cakes that soft, even crumb? Why does one frosting feel silky while another feels heavy? And how much of it comes down to what happens before the cake even reaches the oven?

Step into the kitchen with an expert baker and get hands-on with the craft of cake making. Learn what goes into a good cake, get a little peek into how cakes became such an important part of our celebrations and then put your newfound knowledge to the test. You’ll bake your own cakes, experiment with different decorating techniques and create a cake to enjoy at the end. And perhaps also leave with a slightly more discerning eye the next time you walk into a bakery.