Classic Christmas

Bake along with Anneka Manning

"This course, in this format, with Anneka on our screens and in our kitchens, along with the comprehensive course notes is an excellent way to learn and gain confidence with Christmas baking. To be able to watch Anneka at work, and ask questions and make comments in real time was valuable and inspiring, particularly for those of us who are not Sydney-based ... I hoped to improve my baking skills and gain confidence around fruit cakes and Christmas puddings and I feel that I have gained more than I expected ... All the content of the course, from enrolment to delivery, was precise and happened exactly as was stated and I was more than happy with my experience." – Ann, Adelaide


Get your Christmas baking organised in time for the festive season – right from your very own kitchen!

Classic Christmas is a fun and casual online baking course where you will be guided through how to make your own traditional rich fruitcake, Christmas pudding and fruit mince pies – all cleverly made using the same base fruit mixture!

Anneka Manning shares all of her practical tips and tricks, helping you to troubleshoot your way through your own Christmas baking and ultimately making the whole experience more efficient and more pleasurable.

The course includes a 3-hour masterclass pre-recorded video (which was previously recorded as a Live Session), which enables you to take part in this course entirely at your own pace. Not only does the video include a full demonstration of Anneka baking a Traditional Christmas Cake*, but you will have the ability to bake along in your own time and have access to all the questions that were answered during the session.

Anneka also takes you through how to make a Traditional Christmas Pudding and Fruit Mince Pies. This virtual masterclass is supported by printable recipes and resources which will become your go-to Christmas baking kit year after year.

At the end of this class, you will come away not only with new-found skills and confidence but you can tick one thing off your "to-do" list with a Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding and Fruit Mince Pies ready for your festive feast!

*Gluten-free option available.


Please note: The video included in this course is a pre-recorded 3-hour video of the Live Session that took place in November 2025.


Student numbers
We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.

Who is this class suitable for?
This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.


"I had a fabulous morning learning about Christmas baking with Anneka Manning. If you want to give Christmas baking a go, then this is a fun way to to do it. I feel I got everything out of the course and then some!" – Michele, Lake Macquarie


What will I get?
  • A 3-hour pre-recorded masterclass video where Anneka Manning will guide you through the process of making a traditional Christmas cake, pudding and fruit mince pies
  • Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group
  • Access to Anneka's 35+ years of baking experience and knowledge through The Kitchen Table and the ability to ask any baking-related questions
  • A complete guide to traditional Christmas baking which you can refer to and use to troubleshoot in the future to ensure baking success year after year
  • Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes
  • Lifetime access to the live video and course material
  • A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people
  • Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
"It was brilliant. Much more than I expected. Things made sense as Annneka explained everything so well ... Presenting the course with 1 mixture making 3 recipes was brilliant. It saves time and effort and is therefore economical as well." – Sophia, Brisbane



Course Curriculum


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Your Instructor


Anneka Manning
Anneka Manning

Anneka Manning is an author, food editor, cooking teacher, home economist and the founder of BakeClub. With over 30 years' experience, she specialises in teaching the ‘why’ behind the ‘how’ of baking, giving home cooks the know-how, understanding and skill to bake with confidence and success, every time.


Frequently Asked Questions


How will the class work?
The course will take place as a virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where Anneka Manning will guide you through the process of making a traditional Christmas cake, pudding and fruit mince pies. You will have the opportunity to bake the Christmas cake along with Anneka.
What's included in the cost of the class?
• A 2.5-hour virtual live baking demonstration (which will take place on Zoom and will be recorded) where Anneka Manning will guide you through the process of making a traditional Christmas cake, pudding and fruit mince pies. You will have the opportunity to bake the Christmas cake along with Anneka • Access to Anneka's baking experience, knowledge, tips and tricks, and the ability to ask her any questions that come up during the session • A chance to learn surrounded (virtually) by like-minded people • A complete guide to traditional Christmas baking which you can refer to and use to troubleshoot in the future to ensure baking success year after year • Invaluable printable information sheets and recipes • Lifetime access to the live video and course material • Membership to BakeClub's exclusive The Kitchen Table online group to continue asking questions and share your baking • Baking confidence, knowledge and skill to use regularly at home
How many students per class will there be?
We will only be accepting a limited number of bakers for this class so that Anneka can answer your baking questions during the Live Session and provide personal feedback.
What if I miss the live session or am unable to watch it due to time differences?
If the date of this class doesn't work for you, you can still enrol and take part in your own time. While you may miss out on the Live Session, it will be recorded and will be available to watch when it suits you. You will have lifetime access to the video, as well as all the course material (including all of the resources and recipes).
How long do I have access to the course content?
You will have lifetime access to the course content, so you can revisit any of the content and support material year after year.
How will I get the most out of this online class?
To get the most out of this class, you need to set aside the time to attend the Live Session with Anneka and read the support material supplied beforehand. You will need to make your Fruit Mince Mix before the Live Session starts, allowing for soaking time, as this will be the base for the Traditional Christmas Cake you will make with Anneka during the Live Session. You will receive the recipe for the Fruit Mince Mix two weeks before the class so you've got plenty of time to prepare it. The Live Session will be recorded so it will be available to watch at any time if you are unable to attend. However, we do recommend baking along to get the most out of the class.
Can I use a BakeClub Gift Certificate to pay (or part-pay) for this online class?
Yes, absolutely! Please contact us ([email protected]) if you would like to use your BakeClub Gift Certificate towards this online class.
Who is this class suitable for?
This class is, quite simply, suitable for everyone – from absolute beginners to more experienced bakers. As this class is completed online, it is suitable for students from all over the world.

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