Basic cake course 1 in Zurich Adliswil
In our cake foundation course, every participant makes 5 of the most well-known and popular cakes themselves and takes them home at the end. You will learn various preparation techniques and put them into practice straight away. Our courses are run by trained confectioners and pâtissiers who guide you with expertise and great enthusiasm.
Product features
| Course location | Webereistrasse 55, 8134 Adliswil |
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| Course language | German |
| Weekday of the course | Friday |
| Course date | 25.09.2026 |
| Course time | 9:00 to approx. 18:00 |
| Course duration | 9 hours, incl. lunch break |
| Course type | Cake basic course 1 |
Basic Cake-Making Course 1
In the Basic Cake Course 1, you will make 5 different cakes (each 14 cm in diameter). The main focus of the course is on making various cake fillings and the professional assembly (filling, layering and coating) of the cakes. A range of preparation techniques will be demonstrated and you’ll have the chance to try them out for yourself straight away. True to the saying: practice makes perfect!
At the end of the course, you can take your homemade cakes home with you. Four of the five cakes can easily be frozen so that you can enjoy them on different occasions. The following cakes will be created:
Yoghurt Cake
Pineapple Royal Cake
Truffle Cake
Swedish Cake
Cherry Cake (non-alcoholic version: Hazelnut Japonais Cake)
Due to time constraints, we pre-bake the sponge cakes and provide them for you, but all course participants will receive a recipe booklet (over 50 pages) containing detailed baking instructions and the recipes. Lots of tips and tricks for making sponge cakes will be explained in detail on the day of the course, so you’re guaranteed to get it right at home.
You’ll learn how to cut your sponge quickly and easily without any unevenness. You’ll also learn the correct use of gelatine (without it clumping) for the fillings (3 cakes with gelatine, 2 cakes without). The course instructor will teach you how to assemble your cakes professionally, layering and covering them by hand. You’ll also be shown how to hold a cake correctly and sprinkle it with almond brittle, chocolate sprinkles, etc. Course participants will practise this themselves straight away.
At the end, the cakes are beautifully decorated and packed into cake boxes. We provide carrier bags to ensure they can be transported safely. The course is aimed at people who want to learn how to make top-quality cakes professionally themselves. We create cakes that not only look stunning but also taste absolutely delicious. Our aim is for every participant to go home happy with their homemade cakes and to be able to put what they’ve learnt into practice at home with the help of the detailed handouts (including recipes).
Allergens & Ingredients
Please note that certain cakes contain all of the following ingredients, or a combination thereof. This cannot be changed either before or during the course: cream, butter, eggs (egg whites and yolks), flour and gelatine. This list of ingredients is not necessarily definitive. Three cakes are made using gelatine. If you have an allergy and are unsure whether the problematic ingredient can be substituted, please feel free to contact us by phone or email. However, we can never completely rule out the risk of trace allergens in our cakes, as the course takes place in a shared space.
Key figures
Course duration
approx. 9 hours, including an approx. 45-minute lunch break
Course venue
Webereistrasse 55, 8134 Adliswil
Language of instruction
The course is taught in German.
Age & number of participants
The course is suitable for adults and young people aged 12 and over. A maximum of 16 people may take part in each course. Please note that only those who have registered may take part. Accompanying adults are not permitted on this course.
Catering
Water, coffee and tea are available before and during the course. Lunch is included in the course fee; the starter consists of salad and homemade bread. The main course consists of pasta with homemade Bolognese sauce, basil pesto and Calabrian pesto, served with Parmesan cheese. Anyone with an allergy or food intolerance is welcome to bring their own lunch (a microwave is available).
Take that home with you
At the end of the course, you can take home the five cakes you have made yourself, each 14 cm in diameter. During the course, each participant will make a Swedish cake, a Pineapple Royal cake, a yoghurt cake, a truffle cake and a cherry cake (or, alternatively, a hazelnut cake). You can also freeze four of the five cakes you’ve made for up to two months. The Swedish cake is the only one that must be eaten within 3 days of being made. You’ll also receive a detailed recipe booklet (over 50 pages) with plenty of step-by-step photos.
Diploma
All course participants will receive a course certificate by email after the course.
Discount voucher
All course participants will receive a 10% discount voucher at the end of the course. This can be used towards the purchase of materials at our shop in Adliswil or redeemed in our online shop within one year. Courses and gift vouchers are excluded from this discount voucher.
Learning objectives
Cutting sponge cake layers evenly, Making different cake fillings and creams (cake recipes), Applying various preparation techniques, Assembling cakes correctly, Correctly covering a cake with marzipan, Finishing cakes professionally, Learning various decoration techniques, Understanding the correct use of gelatine.
Venue: the events and training room at Webereistrasse 55, 8134 Adliswil
Address:
miniSchoggi GmbH, Webereistrasse 55, 8134 Adliswil
Getting there by public transport:
The ‘Sihlau’ station (350m from the venue) can be easily reached by the S4 from the main station in around 15 minutes. Once you arrive at the station, cross the river and enjoy the idyllic atmosphere along the River Sihl. After walking a few metres along Webereistrasse, you’ll see the miniSchoggi signs on the first floor on your left. Simply take the external staircase up to the first floor and you’ll be right here with us.
Travelling by car:
From the centre of Adliswil, follow
You’ll find paid parking spaces along the River Sihl. The charge is CHF 1 per hour, at any time of day and seven days a week. Payment can be made in cash, via Twint, or using the Parkingpay or easypark apps. Further parking options, including free ones, are listed on the last page of the site plan PDF.
Please note: do not use the yellow parking spaces, as these are permanently allocated. From 18:00, parking spaces 54 to 59 are also reserved for the Rössli restaurant. In both cases, parking fines will be issued without exception for non-compliance.
miniSchoggi on the top floor:
The entrance to miniSchoggi is directly opposite the Rössli restaurant. You can either use the staircase to reach the 5th floor or take the lift, which is located to the left of the entrance.
The lift is designed as a goods lift and is therefore fitted with light barriers. Please ensure you do not obstruct these during the journey; otherwise, the lift will stop immediately and, as a safety precaution, return to the 2nd floor after a few minutes. It is permitted to use the lift to transport people.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
Illness, accidents or other unforeseeable circumstances are, unfortunately, part of our everyday lives. As our courses require fixed planning, we factor in materials for every registered participant. Rescheduling and cancellations therefore result in a significant amount of extra work and missed opportunities for other course participants. To ensure fairness for everyone, we adhere strictly to the terms set out below. However, as a company, it is important to us to offer you options for dealing with unforeseeable situations in order to avoid high costs; this is possible via the ‘Basic’ participation option or cancellation insurance.
All bookings for our courses are binding. The invoice must be settled by the payment deadline or, in the case of last-minute bookings, by the day of the course. Further details can be found in the Terms and Conditions at minischoggi.ch. miniSchoggi reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient demand and without giving further reasons up to 5 days before the course starts. In such cases, participants have the option of attending an alternative course or requesting a full refund of any payments already made.
Courses held on site
If you are unable to attend a course or no longer wish to attend, a distinction is made between rebooking for a different date and cancelling. Please note that a course booking can never be rebooked or cancelled free of charge without purchasing the ‘Basic’ participation option. Further details on the recommended ‘Basic’ participation option can be found in the relevant section. You can transfer your booked place to another person at any time.
Rescheduling: Participants may reschedule their course place up to 30 days before the course starts, subject to an administration fee of CHF 20. If the participant reschedules the course at a later date, 50 per cent of the course fee will be payable. Rescheduling less than 48 hours before the course starts is not permitted and will be treated as a cancellation. The fee applies to each booked place on the course.
Cancellation: Participants may cancel their place on the course up to 30 days before the course starts, subject to an administration fee of CHF 50. After this point, they will no longer be entitled to their place on the course. If the participant cancels the course at a later date or fails to attend on the day of the course, 100 per cent of the course fee will be payable. The fee applies to each course place.
What happens in the event of illness or an accident if I do NOT have the Basic cover option?
Unfortunately, situations do arise in life that make it impossible to attend a planned course. This could be a sudden illness, a severe bout of flu or even an accident. We at miniSchoggi deeply regret such occurrences, as we would, of course, love to welcome all registered participants to the course.
However, the course fees are still payable in all circumstances, as we are unable to re-sell the booked place in the usually extremely short time remaining before the course starts, and we have already incurred various costs in connection with the booking and course preparation. Even with the best will in the world, we cannot bear these individual risk costs for a single person ourselves. We therefore recommend booking the optional ‘Basic’ participation option. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Basic enrolment option for course booking
The ‘Basic’ course participation option is the ideal addition to your course booking, and one you really shouldn’t miss out on. It ensures that, even in the event of many unforeseen circumstances – such as illness, an accident, COVID-19, the death or funeral of a family member, pregnancy complications, etc. (see the link below for a full list and details), you can still attend the course at a later date at no extra cost.
The Basic participation option is not compulsory and can be purchased voluntarily alongside the course. If you do not take this out, the standard course and cancellation terms and conditions apply. Further information on the participation option can be found at: https://www.minischoggi.ch/gb/participation-options.html
Please note that external costs (hotel accommodation, travel expenses, etc.) are never covered by the Basic participation option. To cover these costs, we recommend taking out cancellation insurance, which usually overlaps to some extent with the Basic participation option, but often involves excesses or significant restrictions. Depending on your insurance policy, however, external costs may already be included in your travel insurance. You can find further information on cancellation insurance at: http://www.minischoggi.ch/versicherung
Any questions? We're here to help!
Do you have any questions, or is anything unclear? If so, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone on 044 480 14 14 or by email at info@minischoggi.ch.
Please note, however, that we cannot provide any further advice on insurance or on any existing private insurance policies you may have. Everyone must decide for themselves what risks they are willing to take and what that is worth to them. Thank you for your understanding.
We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to the course soon! Your miniSchoggi team