In the vast expanse of Instagram's culinary landscape, Keem Ooi, also known as @keempossible_2, stands out with her extraordinary edible creations. A self-taught baker, Keem gained widespread attention during Malaysia’s first lockdown, quickly becoming an Instagram sensation. Her meteoric rise was fuelled by her stunning cake designs that captivated both local and international audiences, turning her Instagram page into a source of joy and inspiration.
Born in Taiping, Malaysia, Keem was influenced by her mother's artistic background. Her mother, a pioneering piano teacher, also taught Keem Chinese calligraphy, leading her to become a national champion. Initially a music teacher with a diploma from the Royal School of Music and Trinity College, Keem transitioned to baking, merging her love for art and culinary skills.
Keem's Instagram account, which she started in 2015, saw a rapid increase in followers during the global lockdown, reaching over 60k in just a few months. Her creations, which include designs inspired by Ed Sheeran's cover art for "Afterglow", Nintendo’s Animal Crossing, Pokemon's Pikachu, and showcase her remarkable talent and artistic vision.
Keem has traveled the world extensively, sharing her cake design expertise through masterclasses in the UK, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, UAE, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc. Despite her success, she remains grounded and committed to giving back. During the pandemic, she shared tutorial videos with single mothers and the less-privileged, empowering them to use baking as a source of income.
Her cakes, known for their artistic brush strokes and intricate designs, are not just desserts but masterpieces that evoke admiration. Keem's philosophy is simple: do what you love, put your heart into it, and enjoy the journey. Her story is a testament to passion and perseverance, inspiring many to pursue their dreams with dedication and joy.
Gusta is delighted to invite Keempossible to return to Canada and share her joy and artistry again. When we truly love what we do, nothing is impossible.
Day 1: FLORAL BATTENBERG CAKE & SPRING BUNNY CAKE
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9am to 7pm (FULL)
You will learn to:
Mix sheet cake batters from scratch in collaboration with another student
Create floral and bunny patterns and draw using specific piping techniques
Adjust properties of coloured batter for artistic touches
Use brush painting techniques for picture enhancement
Pour and smooth out cake batter and bake correctly
Assemble Battenberg cake with decorative wrapping
Assemble and fill cake with decorative cut fruits and light cream cheese filling
Each student will bring home:
Printed recipes
Your own creations!
Round metal mould x 1
Day 2: SHIBAINU PUPPY CAKE & MINIATURE TIFFIN SAKURA CAKE
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 9am to 7pm
You will learn to:
Mix sheet cake batters from scratch in collaboration with another student
Create cute puppy and spring floral patterns and draw using specific piping techniques
Adjust properties of coloured batter for artistic touches
Use brush painting techniques for picture enhancement
Pour and smooth out cake batter and bake correctly
Fill cake with fresh fruits and light cream cheese filling
Assemble filled cakes in a round shape and a miniature tiffin shape
Each student will bring home:
Printed recipes
Your own creations!
Round metal mould x 1
Day 3 & 8: ORIENTAL FLORAL DOME CAKE & LUCKY CAT TANGERINE CAKE
Monday, March 17, 2025, 9am to 7pm (FULL)
Monday, March 24, 2025, 9am to 7pm
You will learn to:
Mix sheet cake batters from scratch in collaboration with another student
Create festive floral and cute kitten patterns and draw using specific piping techniques
Adjust properties of coloured batter for artistic touches
Use brush painting techniques for picture enhancement
Pour and smooth out cake batter and bake correctly
Assemble and fill cake with decoratively cut fruits and light cream cheese filling
Assemble cake into a mandarin shape complete with stem and leaves
Each student will bring home:
Printed recipes
Your own creations!
Dome mould x 1
Round metal mould x 1
Day 4 & 5: CHERRY BLACK FOREST CAKE & MIFFY SQUARE CAKE
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9am to 7pm (FULL)
Friday, March 21, 2025, 9am to 7pm
You will learn to:
Mix sheet cake batters from scratch in collaboration with another student
Create Miffy, cherries and floral patterns and draw using specific piping techniques
Adjust properties of coloured batter for artistic touches
Use brush painting techniques for picture enhancement
Pour and smooth out cake batter and bake correctly
Fill layered cake with classic black forest fillings, and cut fruits with light cream cheese filling
Assemble filled cake in cylindrical and square shapes
Decorate filled cake with a creamy cap
Also learn from demo on:
Drip cream to create a creamy cap
Creating a realistic fondant cherry
Each student will bring home:
Printed recipes
Your own creations!
Square metal mould x 1
Day 6: TOTORO JELLY CAKE & FLORET PETAL CAKES
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9am to 7pm (FULL)
You will learn to:
Mix sheet cake batters from scratch in collaboration with another student
Create Totoro and floral patterns and draw using specific piping techniques
Adjust properties of coloured batter for artistic touches
Use brush painting techniques for picture enhancement
Pour and smooth out cake batter and bake correctly
Fill cake with cream cheese filling and fruits of relevant colours
Assemble square shaped cake with jelly layer and fruits
Assemble filled cakes in petal shape
Also learn from demo on:
Jelly strawberry and peach layer making
Making vanilla cream layer
Each student will bring home:
Printed recipes
Your own creations!
Square metal mould x 1
Floret petal cutter x 1
Day 7: VINTAGE TEDDY ROLL CAKE & FLORAL SINGLE ROLL CAKES
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 9am to 7pm
You will learn to:
Mix sheet cake batters from scratch in collaboration with another student
Create furry, vintage, and floral patterns and draw using specific piping techniques
Adjust properties of coloured batter for artistic touches
Use brush painting techniques for picture enhancement
Pour and smooth out cake batter and bake correctly
Fill swiss rolls with fresh strawberries and light cream
Assemble the cakes in bûche style
Each student will bring home:
Printed recipes
Your own creations!
Bûche mould x 1
Class fee is in CAD and are subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario, which is 13%.
All materials are included for the class.
To learn more about paying with Prepaid Points, please refer to this link. Prepaid Points can be used for class payments only, and cannot be combined with other methods of payment.
PAYMENT PLAN
Interest-free payment plan is available. First payment is due at the time of registration to confirm your spot. Subsequent payments are due by:
November 30, 2024
December 31, 2024
January 31, 2025
February 28, 2025
Instalment prices displayed above under Payment Plan is tax included.
Please note that masterclass registration and fees paid are non-refundable and cannot be transferred as credit towards classes or products at Gusta Cooking Studio and Gusta Supplies. Only in the event of a class cancellation, payment will be fully refunded.
Default payment will result in the forfeit of fees paid and the release of the registered class spot.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon the completion of each class, student will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by Keempossible and Gusta Cooking Studio.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Class Venue:
Gusta Cooking Studio is located in Markham. Free parking available. Details here.
Closest Accommodations from our studio:
Toronto Marriott Markham - Tel: +1 888-236-2427
Walking distance: 18 minutes
Driving distance: 3 minutesMonte Carlo Inn & Suites - Downtown Markham - Tel: +1 905-752-2700
Walking distance: 18 minutes
Driving distance: 2 minutesHilton Toronto/Markham Suites - Tel: +1 905-470-8500
Walking distance: 30 minutes
Driving distance: 4 minutes
Public transit is provided by York Region Transit in the area, but wait time varies. For convenience and efficiency, you may consider using Uber or Lyft.
Coming from downtown Toronto
You may take Go Train from Union Station to Unionville Station, and then take an Uber/Lyft over (around 8 minutes).
Alternatively, you may take TTC subway to Don Mills Station, and then take an Uber/Lyft over (around 20 minutes).
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION
Class price is in CAD. Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario, Canada of 13% applies.
Masterclass registration is non-refundable and cannot be transferred as credit towards classes or products at Gusta Cooking Studio and Gusta Supplies. Only in the event of a class cancellation, payment will be fully refunded.
Payment is either by dollar amount or by pre-paid points. Payment methods do not combine.
In the unfortunate event that a registered student cannot attend, the spot can be transferred to another person the student appoints.
In the event of a dispute, the decision of Gusta Cooking Studio (Gusta Haus of Sugar Art Inc.) shall be final and binding.