We entered a room packed to the top with professional cooking supplies. I aw about 30 other students, chatting quietly. There were about 15 stations all with an oven, stove, two counters, blender, chopping block, and other supplies. Twords the back of the room was a large storage area split into two sides- the fridge and the pantry. Jack smiled down at me and said
"Not to brag but I do know how to make some pretty good cinnamon buns..." I gave him a sly grin and said "I'd love to see you prove it, buy guy."
He laughed and waited patiently for the teacher. I was looking around when I got a text on my phone. I swiped it on and saw a message. 'Turn around. ' What? I hesitated, but turned around to see the boy from the mall.
He winked at me when a thick swedish accent boomed "Welcome to cooking class. My name is Mr. Lund, your cooking teacher. Everyone grab a buddy and choose a cooking station. We are going to have a little contest today. "
A loud clap sent everyone into motion. "Do you wanna be my buddy? "I looked up expecting to see Jack speaking, but instead it was that boy. "I'm Nathan and I think you would be a great addition to my dish." Before I had a moment to process or react Jack said in an angry tone "No thanks. She has a partner."
Jack walked to a station and we started talking. "So what do you want to make?" I asked. "I'm thinking we could make a simple cake. Start off small." I nodded and made a list of things we would need.
Ellie and Jack's super awesome amazing vanilla cake!
"Whoa, whoa, whoa" Jack said peeking at my list "I never heard anything about a vanilla cake .."
I stuck my tongue out and said playfully "Well I'm sorry but Chef Ellie likes vanilla cake, not chocolate."
He laughed and said "You're the boss. I'll preheat the oven, Chef Ellie. "
3 and 2/3 cups (433g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 cups (345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs + 2 additional egg whites, at room temperature*
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
"Jack I'm done!"
He picked up the list and squinted at it "Alrighty I'll go to the kitchen and get the supplies. You stay here and hold down the fort."
I started to imagine what a beautiful cake it would become. I noticed I was drooling a bit and then Nathan car up to me.
"Hey, cuteness."
What? I turned around,assuming he was talking to somebody else. He laughed very obnoxiously.
"I'm talking to you."
Oh.
"Nobody wanted to be my partner so what do you say I join you and Jack?"
"Well that sounds-"
"Like an awful idea" Jack cut in
"I know what your intentions are. Please remove yourself from our cooking area"
What? I must have looked confused because Nathan pinched my cheek and said " Don't be confused, bitch. I need a partner and you guys are the only ones who I can join. So what do you say, tiny tits?"
" I-I-I think that-"
"is a wonderful idea! " Mr Lund's accent came from across the room. "I would love to see students working together. Nathan, you may join their team. Make sure to work together- the winning team gets a special prize. "
Nathan smirked and started to mix the dry ingredients. Jack started chopping up the strawberries.
"Hey Jack what do you think about-"
My face was stuffed before I could respond. I found myself in a large bowl of flour and sugar, a bowl will an all knowing Nathan smiling back at me
Yes, that's a real vanilla cake recipe! Check it out by this link!
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vanilla-cake/
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