SHORT ONLINE COURSE

THE PERFECT VANILLA CAKE

Learn how to turn 6 simple ingredients into the best vanilla cake, cupcakes and baked donuts you’ll ever make.

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This short course is part of the flagship course The Versatile Baker

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This short course is part of the flagship course The Versatile Baker •

One reliable Recipe. Just 6 Everyday Ingredients.

With just eggs, sugar, thickened cream, flour, baking powder, and vanilla bean, you'll get:

→ A simple batter making method that takes just 5 minutes.

→ A vanilla cake that rises up to 7cm tall.

→ A balanced crumb perfect for stacking and carving.

→ A versatile base for layer cakes, cupcakes, baked donuts and more.

ONE base RECIPE turns into

Tall, delicious cakes

Fluffy cupcakes

Easy baked donuts

✅ Less planning, prepping, baking & cleaning up — and of course, less stress!

✅ Less money spent on ingredients, more in your pocket.

✅ Your cake tastes so good, people come back for seconds.

YOUR COURSE CURRICULUM

  • Understand the role of heat and how it affects the cake baking process.

  • The DTC Vanilla Cake Recipe includes:

    ✓ Batter weights - how much batter is required for cakes size 4”-12”.

    ✓ Scaling ratios - ratios to scale the recipe for cakes size 4”-12”.

    ✓ Baking times - recommended baking times for corresponding cake sizes

    ✓ Sugar syrup recipe.

  • ✓ DTC Vanilla Cupcakes & Baked Donuts Recipes include

    ✓ Batter weights- how much batter is required for regular and mini cupcakes and baked donuts

    ✓ Baking times- recommended baking times for corresponding product

  • ✓ How to store your cakes, cupcakes and baked donuts correctly to ensure they stay moist and delicious

    ✓ The best way to cut your cake to achieve the most level and sharpest layers, both with a knife and with an AGBAY

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A person cutting a wedding cake with white icing, decorated with flowers and macarons.
Sliced vanilla cake on a white plate with a slice taken out, and a tray of sliced watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, and apples on a table.
Close-up of a slice of layered sponge cake with pink cream and a layer of red fruit filling against a pink background.
Cupcakes arranged to form the letter O on a white sheet of paper placed on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a layered slice of vanilla cake with white frosting, jam, and caramel filling, showing three layers of cake with frosting in between.
Freshly baked cupcakes on a baking sheet in a kitchen.
A batch of freshly baked donuts cooling on a wire rack.
Four slices of cake with layers of cream and caramel filling, on a white plate with a floral pattern.
A partially decorated naked cake on a white cake stand, with layers of white frosting and visible sponge cake, sitting on a table in a bright room with people in the background.
A multi-layered cake decorated with white roses, raspberries, lemon slices, and white whipped frosting. The cake has a sign with 'KT 30' and a decorative white paddle. It is placed on a white stand on a light-colored table.
A four-layer vanilla cake with white frosting and red fruit jam between each layer, sitting on a white plate.
Six cupcakes with white frosting, orange slice garnishes, sprinkles, and crumbles in a white gift box.

how you’ll learn

On-Demand Videos

Straight-to-the-point instructional videos without unnecessary fluff or wasted time.

Detailed written materials including the full recipe, methods, baking charts and helpful notes.

Downloadable PDFs

Ask questions in the course and get guidance directly from Thao and the student community.

Direct Support

Lifetime Access

Return to the course materials anytime you need a refresher.

LEARN The Perfect Vanilla Cake

One time payment

AUD $97

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Real Results From DTC Students

  • A freshly baked round cake on a plastic wrap, a bread knife with a black handle on the plastic, a set of knives in a knife block, a small blue bowl, a bottle of hand soap, a small container, an electrical outlet on a colorful tiled wall, and a window with a view of outdoor greenery.

    "Loving this recipe"

    Here’s the vanilla cake I baked in a vacation property we had rented. So if it came this good in a rental it’s got to be a cake recipe that can go anywhere with you.

    Sherri Lane

  • Two freshly baked sponge cakes in round pans with parchment paper lining, on a white kitchen countertop.

    "I'm super happy about how it came out!"

    I baked one batch between two 6x2inch pans and it rose beautifully with flat tops! Couldn't resist cutting off a bit to taste - cake is moist, fluffy, and has a delicate crumb!

    Ines Reehal

  • Stack of three short, round vanilla layer cakes on a kitchen countertop.

    "I love this recipe!"

    This vanilla cake is a life changer! Thanks Thao!

    Bonjoo Shin

  • A round, plain sponge cake with a light, fluffy texture and a golden-brown edge, resting on a piece of clear plastic wrap.

    "I'm so happy with the outcome 🥰"

    My first attempt with DTC vanilla cake I am loving this velvety texture of cake. Thanks Thao!

    Marriam Akseer

  • A slice of layered vanilla cake with frosting and pastel-colored decorative toppings on a table.

    "My first ever DTC vanilla cake for my daughter’s birthday was a huge success!"

    I cannot begin to tell you how many of the guests raved about how good it tasted, and are still sending me messages!

    Laura Peattie

  • A tall white birthday cake decorated with gold accents, caramel drizzle, and topped with white meringues, green macarons, and gold and white decorative spheres, with a gold "Happy Labot" topper, inside a bakery or café.

    "Soo delicious. Soo many compliments for the taste of the whole cake."

    Here is my first cake i made with the vanilla cake recipe! So moist and soft and got a lot of compliments!

    Jasmina Brincat

  • Two freshly baked round loaves of bread cooling on a wire rack in a kitchen.

    "Absolutely delicious!"

    Baked my first vanilla cakes with the DTC recipe and method . Have to say I’ve never had such flat tops and they also smell absolutely delicious.

    Manique Herath

 FAQs

  • No. DTC cakes are not sponge cakes. They have a similar texture and structure to a butter cake or pound cake however, because we use cream for the fat component, the process is super simple.

  • In Australia, thickened cream that has 35% milk fat and contains a thickening additive such as gelatine, vegetable gum or other modifying agents.

    For this recipe, the thickening agent isn’t important. The important factor is the 35% milk fat content. In other countries, thickened cream is also called heavy cream or whipping cream.

  • Heavy whipping cream, heavy cream, double cream, or any kind of cream that has 35-40% milk fat.

  • No. Whole milk only has 3.5% milk fat content.

  • Yes — you get lifetime access. You can revisit the course anytime and as often as you like. If the course is ever retired in the future, you’ll be notified well in advance.

  • We’ve hosted our courses on Teachable since 2016.