For Bakers Who Sell
Master your pastry skills.
- 50+ Recipes — 200+ Video Lessons — with texture checkpoints so it works the first time, every time.
- Downloadable Recipes and technique guides you keep forever
- 1:1 Support from Vicky. Pastry Chef with 12 years of experience.
- New lessons every month
- Access to Private Community
7-day money-back guarantee · 20,000+ students
By Vicky · Author of 3 bestselling Desserts books (250,000+ copies sold)
Subtitles and PDF materials available: English (original); Spanish; Ukrainian; Portuguese; Russian
over 200 video Lessons across 50+ RECIPES
High definition 4k videos and texture checkpoints show you when to stop mixing, how thick a custard should be, and what a perfect whip looks like.
See what you'll be making
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Basque Cheesecake Course
New York Style Cheesecakes Course
Cakes & layered
cookies & Small bakes
tarts & choux
showpieces
The Basics
WHO IS IT FOR
Café & pastry shop owners
A pastry author on your team
Two new desserts every month, developed and tested by a professional pastry author — not trial and error on your own time. Exact measurements your staff can follow at volume. Your display case stays interesting, month after month.
Home bakers baking to order
Your first attempt is the one you sell
Precise enough that your first attempt is your final result. No test batches, no wasted ingredients, just the dessert your customer receives.
Pastry chefs in the kitchen
Technique you can actually use on a station.
The chefs who move — into more interesting kitchens, more creative work, better pay — are the ones who are visibly working at a level above what’s currently asked of them.
Hobby bakers who love to improve
Bake at the level of the pros you follow.
The same tested recipes and texture checkpoints professionals use — so your bakes come out perfect every time, and you finally understand why. Fair warning: this is how most of our sellers started. First it’s photos. Then friends start asking to order.
Your Instructor
VIKTORIA SOKOLIUK
I’m Viktoria — a pastry chef with 12 years of experience and a deep love for teaching.
I’ve spent the past 8 years teaching pastry online and running workshops around the world.
In all that time, one thing has never changed: the moment a baker makes something beautiful for the first time and can’t quite believe they did it. That moment is why I do this.
I’m also the author of three bestselling cheesecake books with over 250,000 copies sold — and the founder of an online school that has helped more than 20,000 students to bake with confidence.
What Our Students Say
Jennifer K.
“I tried making macarons twice from YouTube videos and both times they came out completely flat. I almost gave up. Vicky’s lesson was the first time someone actually showed me what it should look like at every step and what I should pay attention to. It came out perfectly!! Thank you so much ❤️”
Laura D.
I finally decided to join and try the Basque cheesecake and honestly I was nervous the entire time. I made a few questions to Vicky herself before starting and she was very sweet and fast answering which made me feel confident! When I cut into it and saw that perfect creamy center I almost cried of happiness 🥹!! My friends really thought I ordered it from somewhere…
Anna T.
“I was honestly scared to try anything more advanced than box mix brownies. I thought patisserie was just not for people like me. I just made a lemon tartlet that looked like PERFECTION. I’ve never felt so proud of something I made in my kitchen.”
Barbara W.
“I’ve made cakes for every birthday in my family for years. Good cakes, but nothing special. My sister-in-law asked me three times where I bought the honey cake I brought to Easter dinner. I made it myself ✨. That felt incredible.“
Amanda F.
“I’ve had the Mille-feuille saved on my phone for over a year. Every time I thought about attempting it I talked myself out of it — what if it fails and I show up to my mom’s birthday with nothing? I watched Vicky’s intro lesson on it and she convinced me I could make it!! I finally went for it and I still can’t believe how it turned out. My mom LOVED IT. My whole family was silent for a second when they saw it on the table. Worth every minute.”
Linda P.
“I’m so happy that I purchased access to your lessons. The way you present the material is amazing. Everything is explained so clearly—there isn’t a single confusing moment. Both the videos and the recipes are very well described, and everything is made beautifully and with high quality. 😊”
Carolina T.
“I absolutely had to take this opportunity and enroll. I’m deeply impressed by how much a person can love their craft and how beautifully that feeling can be conveyed through text, images, and the screen.
Thank you for what you do. You truly make this world more beautiful with your passion and dedication.” 🤍
Irina S.
“Victoria, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to experience your work. As I read and watch your materials, I truly feel how much love, dedication, and tremendous effort you’ve poured into every detail.
Everything you create is not only impeccably beautiful and informative, but also deeply professional and intellectually inspiring. ” 🤍
Alina K.
“Your teaching style is truly something special.
After your lessons, I felt a renewed creative impulse – as if I’d reconnected with my passion for confectionery.
You are not only a talented professional but also an incredibly pleasant person, whose positive energy is palpable even through the screen and in your books.“
Elena S.
“I was absolutely blown away by how incredibly detailed your recipes are! It’s such a shame I didn’t come across you earlier in my baking journey. Now, I genuinely feel happy and successful every time I follow your clear explanations. 🥰”
Patricia N.
“I want to personally thank you for the course! ❤️ I’ve been following you for a long time, but I only started baking with your guidance in 2019 when I made my own wedding cake. Thanks to you, I now bake cakes for all holidays using your recipes, and even other desserts too. THANK YOU! ❤️🌷😘”
Anna R.
“I began my confectionery journey with your books, nearly 7 years ago. Just recently, I became a pastry chef for a restaurant chain in my city, and to this day, I still use your recipes and books. You are such an inspiration! I’m so happy that my sister once gifted me your book. Thank you for everything!
20,000+ STUDENTS
More than just lessons
SUPPORT
Ask Vicky directly. Submit a question anytime through our support system or ask directly under any lesson. No more guessing. Vicky answers every question personaly.
NEW LESSONS EVERY MONTH
Always something new to make. At least 2 new recipes added every month — each with HD 4K video and a downloadable PDF. Your membership grows with you.
COMMUNITY
You’re not baking alone. Share your results, celebrate your wins, and get inspired by what other bakers are making.
CERTIFICATE
Complete any 7 recipes of your choice and earn an official digital certificate from The Bake Academy.
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- 1:1 Support from Vicky
- New Recipes Every Month
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- 38+ Lessons with 4k Video Tutorials
- Downloadable PDF Recipe Guides
- 1:1 Support from Vicky
- New Recipes Every Month
- Access to Private Community
- Downloadable PDF Theory Materials
7-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked
If by any reason you’re not satisfied with what you find inside, ask for a full refund within 7 days and we’ll grant it— no questions asked.
If by any reason you’re not satisfied with what you find inside, ask for a full refund within 7 days and we’ll grant it— no questions asked.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. The monthly plan cancels anytime with no penalty.
How does the 7-day guarantee work?
We’re confident you’ll love The Bake Academy, but if you’re not happy, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. Just contact our support at [email protected] and we will take care of it, no questions asked.
How is this different from YouTube tutorials?
Free recipes are written for someone else’s oven and a single Sunday bake. These are tested for selling, with texture checkpoints and Vicky’s answers when something looks off. Your customers can taste the difference.
Can I watch the lessons anytime?
Yes. You can ask questions directly under any lesson or submit a support ticket anytime. Vicky herself answers — not a support bot, not a community moderator.
Do I need special equipment?
No. Every recipe can be made in a normal home kitchen. Before each lesson you’ll see a clear list of everything you need — and in most cases you already have it.
Can I download and print the PDF materials with recipes and theory?
Yes! All PDF materials, including recipes and theory content, are available for download so you can save them for offline use or print them out for easy access while baking.
I'm a beginner. What if it's too advanced for me?
It won’t be. You can start from the basics and we show you exactly what to do at every step, including what the result should look and feel like before you move on. If you ever get stuck, you can ask Vicky directly. Inside you’ll find desserts designed to give beginners the confidence and skills they need to progress into more sophisticated recipes.