There’s something especially comforting about holiday baking in cast iron—the beautiful golden edges, even heat, and timeless feeling of creating something wonderful in a well-loved skillet. In this festive class, we’re partnering with Lancaster Cast Iron to prepare four irresistible recipes that will sweeten your celebrations and fill your kitchen with warmth.

Together, we’ll make tender pumpkin scones finished with a maple buttermilk glaze, elegant Crêpes Suzette with a bright orange sauce, a warm chocolate chip cookie cake drizzled with dark chocolate ganache, and a dramatic chocolate Dutch baby topped with caramelized bananas.

Whether you’re planning a holiday brunch, looking for a memorable dessert, or simply want to get more from your cast-iron cookware, you’ll leave with versatile recipes and practical techniques you can enjoy throughout the season and beyond.

On the Menu:

🍫 Chocolate Dutch Baby with Caramelized Bananas
A light, dramatic chocolate pancake topped with buttery caramelized bananas, whipped cream, toasted pecans, and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar.

🎃 Pumpkin Scones with Maple Buttermilk Glaze
Tender, warmly spiced pumpkin scones finished with a sweet maple buttermilk glaze and toasted pecans.

🍊 Crêpes Suzette
Delicate homemade crêpes warmed in a buttery orange sauce and served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
A warm, shareable skillet cookie filled with chocolate chips and toasted pecans, then finished with a rich chocolate ganache.

What You’ll Learn

• How to bake beautifully tender, evenly golden treats in cast iron.
• Tips for mixing and shaping scone dough without overworking it.
• How to create a smooth maple buttermilk glaze with the perfect drizzling consistency.
• The secrets to making delicate, evenly cooked crêpes at home.
• How to prepare a bright, buttery orange sauce for classic Crêpes Suzette.
• How to bake a skillet cookie with crisp edges and a soft, tender center.
• A simple technique for making silky dark chocolate ganache.
• How to create a light, beautifully puffed chocolate Dutch baby.
• The best way to caramelize bananas for a warm and decadent topping.
• Make-ahead, storage, freezing, and serving tips to simplify your holiday preparations.

Why Take This Course?

• You want to make memorable holiday treats without relying on store-bought desserts.
• You’d like to feel more confident baking and cooking with cast iron.
• You’re looking for festive recipes that are impressive yet approachable.
• You love creating warm, homemade dishes for family and friends.
• You want versatile recipes that work for holiday brunches, desserts, and cozy weekend gatherings.
• You enjoy learning traditional kitchen skills that you’ll use again and again.

Class Features

• Learn from the best in a small-class environment with plenty of time for questions and personalized instruction.
• Every class is fully interactive. Join us live on Zoom and cook alongside us step by step, or simply watch and learn.
• Classes start at just $40, and one registration covers everyone cooking in your kitchen—so invite your friends, too!
• Before class, you’ll receive an email with a detailed prep guide, shopping list, and mise en place instructions so you’re ready to jump right in.
• Can’t make it live? No problem! Every registered participant receives access to the class recording to watch again whenever you’d like.

Whether you’re preparing a festive brunch, planning dessert for a holiday gathering, or discovering new ways to use your favorite skillet, this class will help you create four beautiful recipes with confidence. Join us and Lancaster Cast Iron as we sweeten the holiday season with warm skillets, delicious homemade treats, and recipes meant to be shared.