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AI-generated cake design compared with a realistic handcrafted celebration cake, highlighting customer expectations and cake pricing.

AI Cake Designs: Inspiration or an Impossible Nightmare for Cake Decorators?

Imagine a customer arriving with a picture of the most spectacular cake you’ve ever seen. Floating tiers, impossibly delicate sugar flowers and intricate details that would...

When Should I Make My Christmas Cake?

When Should I Make My Christmas Cake? Baking, Feeding and Storage Tips

When Should I Make My Christmas Cake? There’s something lovely about getting your Christmas cake baked before the festive rush begins. The kitchen smells of fruit and spice, and...

Cake and Bake International 2026: Inspiration, Competitions and CakeFlix Support

Cake and Bake International is nearly here, and we can imagine the excitement building in cake rooms and kitchens everywhere! Whether you’re preparing a competition piece or...

Bento cakes and wedding cake decorated by Mish Pattinson

Are Bento Cakes a Smart Business Move or a Race to the Bottom?

A small cake can create a surprisingly big debate. Bento cakes are attractive, easy to carry and feel like an affordable way to buy something handmade. But if you run a cake...

Celebration cake contrasting vintage piped buttercream with smooth sugarpaste and sharp ganache-covered edges.

Is Fondant Making a Comeback? The Great Cake Decorating Debate

For the past few years, buttercream cakes have dominated our social media feeds. We’ve seen rustic finishes, palette-knife flowers, vintage piping and deliberately imperfect...

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Where Should You Spend and Where Should You Save on Cake Ingredients?

Where Should You Spend and Where Should You Save on Cake Ingredients? The cost of cake ingredients has risen considerably, but saving money doesn’t have to mean lowering the...

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Are You Really Making a Profit From Your Cakes?

Are You Really Making a Profit From Your Cakes? Many cake decorators are passionate about creating beautiful cakes, but far fewer feel confident when it comes to cake pricing. If...

Kitchen safety for bakers

Kitchen Calamities: Why Do Bakers Need First Aid Skills?

Baking involves extreme heat, sharp tools, and common food allergens, making kitchen accidents highly likely. By understanding basic emergency responses, bakers can quickly manage...

Healthier Cake Swaps

Healthier Cake Swaps: Simple Ways to Make Cakes Better for You

Healthier Swaps for Healthier Cakes There is a stubborn myth that a cake is either indulgent or healthy and never both. Anyone who bakes regularly knows it is not that simple. A...

Cake business equipment

From Home Bakery to Full Cake Business: An Equipment Progression Guide

Thinking about turning your weekend cake hobby into a real business? You are not alone. The specialty cake market is booming right now. Custom cake orders are one of the fastest...

ganached cakes in hot weather

How to Work with, Store and Deliver Ganached Cakes in Hot Weather

How to Work with, Store and Deliver Ganached Cakes in Hot Weather Ganache is one of the most versatile finishes in cake decorating. It creates sharp edges, a smooth surface and...

How to store cake in the fridge

How to Store Cake in the Fridge: Keep It Fresh, Moist, and Delicious

There is nothing quite like slicing into a beautifully baked, perfectly moist cake. But whether you are managing leftover birthday cake or prepping a showstopper a few days before...