carving cakes

How to carve cakes

  • Nov 15, 2015
Cake Carving As with any other skill or art form, carving cakes requires: time, patience and lots of practice; but if you are passionate about it and you’re ready to put in the effort, in good time you’ll be sculpting cakes you’ve only dreamt of. And the beauty is you’ll enjoy every moment of it. […]
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Christmas Cupcakes

How to make Christmas Cupcakes

  • Sep 30, 2015
Cupcakes are one of the most delicious dishes at the time of Christmas. From kids to elders, everyone loves to eat these cakes. Cupcakes were first introduced in 1796. It was when a recipe notation of “a cake to be baked in small cups” was written in American Cookery by Amelia Simmons. The cupcakes are […]
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Two Tier cake with Ruffles and a Teddy Bear

How To Make A Two Tier Cake with Ruffles Part 4

  • Aug 17, 2015
How To Make A Two Tier Cake with Ruffles Part 4     This is Part 3 of a 3 part series in creating a cake from start to finish. This video shows you how to make your Teddy Bear topper. This is a super quick and easy introduction to modelling and this easy technique […]
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how to make ganache from scratch

How to Make Ganache from Scratch

  • Aug 16, 2015
Ganache can be used in many ways – it can be used to top, frost, and layer cakes, to coat truffles, to fill tarts, and to add a luxurious feel to any dessert. It is very simple to make: all you have to do to make ganache is mix finely chopped chocolate with warm cream, […]
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Christmas pudding cake

How to Make Cake Pops

  • Aug 05, 2015
Running out of ideas when it comes to a last-minute, no-fuss, quick party dessert trick? How about trying your hand at learning how to make cake pops? If you have leftover cake lying around the house, you can repurpose it into cake pops. These sweet confections also go by the name of cake balls, cakesicles, […]
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how to make candy cane bark

How to Make Candy Cane Bark

  • Nov 26, 2014
How to Make Candy Cane Bark Are you looking for a super easy idea for gifts this Christmas? Or do you need last minute presents for the kids to give to their classmates? In this quick video Jessica Pedemont and the Learn Cake Decorating Team show you how to make Candy Cane Bark! So delicious! […]
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Christmas Cupcakes

How to make Christmas Cupcakes

  • Nov 21, 2014
Christmas is just around the corner and with that comes Christmas parties and Christmas gifts. These cupcakes are so quick and easy to make and make a perfect centre piece at a Christmas party or as a gift for teachers at school. Learn to make perfect fondant cupcakes for Christmas, a cute polar bear, a […]
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Two Tier cake with Ruffles and a Teddy Bear

How to make a Teddy Bear Cake Topper Part 3

  • Nov 18, 2014
How to make a Teddy Bear Cake Topper Part 3 This is Part 3 of a 3 part series in creating a cake from start to finish. This video shows you how to make a cute Teddy cake topper for your cake.   Watch Part 1 here where we show you how to set up […]
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how to make marshmallow fondant

How to make Marshmallow fondant

  • Nov 16, 2014
How to make Marshmallow fondant I hear people asking all the time about how to make marshmallow fondant. I do buy premade fondant for all my cakes so I thought I would share this marshmallow fondant recipe from Liz at the Artisan Cake Company that has had rave reviews   To watch more tutorials Have […]
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how to make adventure time cake

How to make an Adventure Time Cake

  • Nov 13, 2014
How to make an Adventure Time Cake Do your kids love this show? My daughter just goes crazy for these guys and she would go crazy for this cake too from How to Cook That with Anne Reardon   To watch more how to videos check out out FREE tutorials section https://www.learncakedecoratingonline.com/category/freetutorials/
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Two Tier cake with Ruffles and a Teddy Bear

How to make a 2 tier cake with Ruffles Part 2

  • Nov 04, 2014
How to make a 2 tier cake with Ruffles Part 2 This is Part 2 of a 3 part series in creating a cake from start to finish. This video shows you how to make your ruffles. Cake ruffles are so wildly popular at the moment and this easy technique will have you making them […]
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how to make and ice sugar cookies

How to Make and Ice Sugar Cookies – Apple and Ballet Cookies

  • Sep 23, 2014
How to Make and Ice Sugar Cookies – Apple and Ballet Cookies Cookies are a whole world of fun and in this full length video tutorial, I show you how to make both cookies covered in fondant AND cookies with royal icing. Then you will learn to decorating by piping with royal icing. Make sure […]
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Cover Your Cake with Fondant

How to Cover Your Cake in Fondant

  • Sep 09, 2014
How to Cover Your Cake in Fondant – Part 2 of a 4 part series A few weeks ago we posted a video series about creating a cake from start to finish and you loved it! The only problems was that we forgot part 2! Covering the cake! So here it is. You can find […]
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how to pipe in chocolate

How to Pipe in Chocolate

  • Sep 02, 2014
How to Pipe in Chocolate Create easy decorations for cakes by piping chocolate onto non-stick acetate or baking paper. Super quick, easy and effective! 1. Fill a piping bag with tempered chocolate and snip off the tip.(If you want more instructions on tempering your chocolate see our easy tempering guide here) If you don’t know […]
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how to make a paper piping bag

How to Make a Paper Piping Bag

  • Aug 26, 2014
How to Make  a Paper Piping Bag from baking paper I find that I have so much more control with a homemade bag as it is smaller and much easier to use. If you haven’t tried it make sure you give it a go. It may take a few tries but it is so worth […]
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how to make sugar pearls

How to Make Sugar Pearls

  • Aug 19, 2014
How to Make Sugar Pearls I know they say that diamonds are a girls best friend but I am quite partial to a pearl myself. Something about that old world feel and a gentle nod to my British heritage of pearls and a twin set! Pearls are just a gorgeous addition to a cake and […]
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how to make noah spreads his love

How to Make “Noah Spreads His Love”

  • Aug 12, 2014
How to Make “Noah Spreads His Love” Today I am so excited to share this fabulous tutorial from the lovely Trish at Cakicature. Trish shares my love for big dogs with slobbery mouths and today her dog Noah is sharing a bit of his love around!                   […]
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how to make ombre sugarhearts

How To Make Ombre Sugar Hearts

  • Aug 05, 2014
How To Make Ombre Sugar Hearts I am loving these little sugar hearts! I made these a while ago for a cake and took some photos along the way and then promptly forgot about them! Luckily for you I stumbled across them and made this cutie patootie tutorial for you. And the best part….they are […]
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cherry cake part 3

Cherry Cake Part 3 – Decorating Your Cake

  • Jul 29, 2014
Cherry Cake  Part 3 – Decorating Your Cake This is Part 2 of a 3 part series in creating a cake from start to finish. This video shows you how to add stripes to a fondant cake. Louise Vansleve, founder of Learn Cake and Learn Cake Decorating Online shows you just how to create your […]
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Stripes to a Fondant Cake

How to put Stripes on a Fondant Cake

  • Jul 22, 2014
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series in creating a cake from start to finish. This video shows you how to add stripes to a fondant cake. Louise Vansleve, founder of Learn Cake and Learn Cake Decorating Online shows you just how to create your cake from start to finish!
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noah in the bath cake topper

Noah in the Bath Cake Topper

  • Jul 17, 2014
Noah in the Bath Cake Topper Today we welcome our new guest blogger Trish Barber from Cakicature with the first in her Poocha series. Lets just say Trish is a figurine goddess and I would say we will be seeing quite a bit more of her around the cakey traps! 1. To make a Noah […]
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how to ganache a cake

How to Ganache a Cake

  • Jul 15, 2014
How to Ganache a Cake This is the first in our 3 part series of the next 3 Tuesdays teaching you how to make a fondant cake right from the basics. Part 1 this week will show you how to properly set up and ganache a cake. Materials – some items are for the next […]
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Perfect Cupcakes

How to Cover Cupcakes Perfectly

  • Jul 01, 2014
How to Cover Cupcakes Perfectly In this short video Handi Mulyana teaches you how to cover a cupcake perfectly, providing you with a super smooth base to put your cupcake decorations on. Materials • Ganache • Sugar or jam syrup • Blue, Green, Pink, Red, Yellow, Brown, Beige, Black and White fondant • Cupcakes Equipment […]
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how to make ladybird cupcakes

How to make Ladybird Cupcakes

  • Jun 24, 2014
How to make Ladybird Cupcakes Learn how to make this super cute Ladybird cupcakes with Handi Mulyana. The kids will absolutely love these and with any Safari, Zoo, Farm, Picnic or Jungle themed party. How to make Ladybird Cupcakes 1. Cover your cupcakes                         […]
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how to make a lion cupcake

How to Make a Lion Cupcake

  • Jun 16, 2014
Learn how to make these awesome and easy Lion cupcakes with Handi Mulyana from the Learn Cake Decorating Online Team. The kids will absolutely love these and with any Safari, Zoo or Jungle themed party.  Materials • Ganache • Sugar or jam syrup • Blue, Green, Pink, Red, Yellow, Brown, Beige, Black and White fondant […]
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how to make a cake gift box

How to make a cake gift box

  • Jun 09, 2014
Make  a Cake Gift Box Are you looking for a super easy idea for gifts this Christmas? Or do you need a last minute present to take to a party? In this quick video Verusca Walker shows you how to make cute fondant cupcake boxes that you can fill with any treats you like! Learn […]
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how to make perfect macarons

How to Make Perfect Macarons

  • Jun 08, 2014
How to Make Macarons So we missed Macaron day this year but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on macarons! Join Jessica Pedemont from Learn Cake Decorating Online as she makes the most delicious Macarons you ever did eat! If you make some macarons, make sure you post your pictures on Facebook or Instagram […]
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Ganache Truffles

How to Make Chocolate Truffles

  • Jun 05, 2014
How to Make Chocolate Truffles Learn how to make these beautiful and easy chocolate truffles with Jessica Pedemont. What a way to use up any leftover ganache! Perfect as a quick dessert or even packaged up as a gift!  
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make sublime chocolate ganache tarts

Make Sublime Chocolate Ganache Tarts

  • Jun 05, 2014
Chocolate Ganache Tarts Learn how to make this beautiful and easy chocolate tarts with Jessica Pedemont. What a way to use up any leftover ganache! Perfect as a quick dessert or even packaged up as a gift!
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Ice Cream Cake Topper

Make an Ice Cream Cake topper

  • Jun 05, 2014
Make an Ice Cream Cake Topper Louise Vansleve, founder of Learn Cake and Learn Cake Decorating Online shows you just how quick and easy it is to make a fun Ice Cream Cake Topper using homemade Rice Krispies!  
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make a cute monkey cupcake

Make a Cute Monkey Cupcake

  • Jun 05, 2014
Make a Cute Monkey Cupcake How cute are Monkeys? Learn how to make these awesome and easy Monkey cupcakes with Handi Mulyana from the Learn Cake Decorating Online Team. The kids will absolutely love these and with any Safari, Zoo or Jungle themed party.
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make spiced hot chocolate

Make Spiced Hot Chocolate with Jess and Poppy

  • May 27, 2014
What happens when the Learn Cake Decorating Online team have a sleepover? Make spiced hot chocolate of course! Join Jessica Pedemont and adorable Poppy as they whip up a delicious hot chocolate using spices and leftover ganache!  
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Honeycomb

How to make Honeycomb with Jessica Pedemont

  • May 27, 2014
Jessica Pedemont from Chocolate Artisan shows you how to make this super easy but irresistible honeycomb. Honeycomb Recipe Ingredients: 125g castor sugar 65g honey 65g glucose 30g water 7g bi-carb soda Method: In a saucepan place water, glucose, honey and castor sugar. Cook on low heat till all sugar has dissolved and caramel develops. Add […]
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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Egg Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Poppy and Jess

  • May 27, 2014
Poppy and Jess are back with this super cute tutorial to show you how to make scrummy chocolate chip cookies! In todays world of egg free and nut free schools, it can be super hard to find Egg Free and nut free recipes that you can pop in the kids lunch boxes. This one was […]
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hamburger macarons

How to make Hamburger Macarons

  • May 15, 2014
How to make Hamburger Macarons To celebrate Hamburger Day on the 24th May we decided to create a sweet Hamburger and make Hamburger Macarons! In this tutorial Jessica Pedemont teaches you how to make a perfect macaron and then how to turn it into the sweetest little burger you ever did see! Macaron Recipe 300g […]
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flavor your ganache with essential oils

Flavour Your Ganache with Essential Oils

  • May 15, 2014
Something we get asked about all the time is cake flavours. In this video Louise shows you just how to use pure essential oils to add flavour to your ganache. To buy the oils that Louise uses click here — http://bit.ly/essentoils
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how to make perfect chocolate ganache

How to make Perfect Chocolate Ganache

  • May 15, 2014
One question that we get asked more than anything is how to make the perfect ganache for covering cakes. In this video Chocolatier  Jessica Pedemont takes you through exactly how to get it right.
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what can go wrong with ganache

What can go wrong with Ganache and How to fix it!

  • May 08, 2014
One question that we get asked more than anything is how to make the perfect ganache for covering cakes. In Part 2 of our Ganache series Chocolatier  Jessica Pedemont talks about all the things that can go wrong with ganache and just how to fix them!
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winter is coming

Winter is Coming – Make this Awesome Game of Thrones Cupcake

  • May 08, 2014
Margie Carter, makes the most extraordinary figurines and cake toppers  for Learn Cake Decorating Online. She started out by doing a five year Fine Arts Degree plus portrait painting, sculpting and pottery, but she still thinks that working with cake is the hardest medium to work with. She is always so busy but we found […]
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cute teddy bear cup cake

How to make a cute Teddy Bear Cupcake

  • Apr 17, 2014
Handi Mulyana show you in this  how to make this adorable Teddy Bear Cupcake! This is the cutest little bear you ever could see and could be used for a cupcake or a big cake. Even a Teddy Bears picnic cake!
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cute kids crab cupcake

How to make a cute kids Crab Cupcake

  • Apr 17, 2014
So Cute! Learn how to make these awesome and easy  Crab cupcake with Handi Mulyana. The kids will absolutely love these and with any “Under The Sea”, beach, Pirate or Mermaid themed party. They are sure to be in hot demand 🙂
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Valentine's Heart Cake Pops

How to make Valentine’s Heart Cake Pops

  • Apr 17, 2014
How to Make Valentines Heart Cake Pops   Do you have some leftover Red Velvet Cake that you just need to use up? Why not try our delicious Valentine Cake Pops by Adam Cremona? Something romantic for Valentines Day!! Something completely yummy 🙂 !!!!
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flavor your ganache with essential oils

Using essential oils to flavour your ganache

  • Apr 17, 2014
I often get asked how you can expand your cake flavours without adding to your workload.  If you want to keep your repertoire with cakes quite small, a simple way to introduce flavour is with your ganache and syrups. I like to use pure essential oils to flavour my ganaches as I do not like […]
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