Professional cake decorating

Learn how to frost a cake with these 10 easy cake decor tips! Yes even if you are a beginner, you can learn how to decorate a cake from start to finish like a pro! This cake tutorial will teach you how to stack, fill, frost, and decorate a cake to look professional.

Getting a smooth finish on your fondant or buttercream cake is easier than you may think. All you need is a simple crumb coat. This often-omitted step is the key to professional results, even when you aren’t planning on a traditional fondant-covered cake. Read over our friendly guide, watch our helpful video, then… get ready to (c)rumble!!!! #wiltoncakes #blog #blogpost #blogger #cakedecorating #cakeideas #beginner #basic #simple #easy #homemade #baking #cakeideas #layercake #howto #tutorial

The process of layering cakes can be tricky and intimidating, but with a little practice, you’ll be stacking cakes like a professional baker! All you need is a sheet pan and a round cookie cutter or cake ring, then you can choose the size of your layer cake after you bake it! That’s how we cut and...

How do professionals achieve that sleek look? The answer may be easier than you think. However, the first step is going to be crumb coat cake.

As part of our Foundational Techniques series, in this class, you'll learn how to torte and fill your cakes with confidence. This is an essential technique to learn for cake decorating and you're going to learn the ins and outs of how to torte your cake straight with a knife, use different fillings with your icing, and avoid bulges and create a secure cake. Avalon Cakes School has hundreds of cake tutorials and cake decorating masterclasses for beginner and professional cake artists.

Learning how to bake and decorate cake is tricky. Here are seven things that I wish I had known when I first started decorating cake!

Trying a new recipe or different techniques can also be overwhelming, but you can avoid or prevent mistakes from happening with a solid foundation. Here I'll share with you how to avoid these common decorating mistakes.

Learn how to frost a cake with buttercream and get a smooth, perfect finish just like a professional cake decorator! Step-by-step tutorial with photos!

Everything you need to know about making cakes ahead: how to freeze cake layers, keep buttercream fresh, store decorated cakes, and more!

Check out our favourite easy art cake ideas for beginners, plus the tips and essentials you need to create gorgeous, show stopping cakes!