Blog: Free Tutorials

Valentine

Spread The Love – A Valentine’s Day Cake Tutorial by Ben Fullard

Ben Fullard of Ben The Cake Man is a regular contributor to Cake Life. With Ben’s sharp edges tutorial proving so popular with our readers! In his new tutorial for...

Staffie

The Year Of The Dog! – Staffie Dog Cake Tutorial with Sharon Perrins

Staffie Dog Cake – A step by step guide… As we approach the Chinese New Year on 16th February 2018, we thought it was fitting to add this fabulous Staffie dog tutorial...

It's Christmas! - Cookies Explained by Marta Torres

It’s Christmas! – Cookies Explained by Marta Torres

Marta Torres, of The Cookie Lab, Marta Torres, Award winner of EAGA’s 2016 “Most Inspirational Royal Icing Art” and Finalist at 2015 Cake Masters Magazine Awards, is...

Arctic antics

Arctic Antics by Emma Ball

Emma Ball is a multi gold award winning artist, owner of Emma-Lou Cakes and a Cake International Judge. Emma has designed this cute and fun sculpted polar bear cake and...

Edible Retro Bow by Faye Cahill

Faye Cahill of Faye Cahill Cake Design the leading Australian wedding cake artist known as the Queen of Lustre, has created an edible retro bow so apt for this time of year! Using...

Isomalt Black Magic tier by Bloom Cakery

Anna Astashkina is the creator of Bloom Cakery (bloomcakery.com) and she is completely self-taught. Anna was born and raised in Russia and after moving to USA 3 years ago, found...

Last days of Summer by Jan Berry

Jan Berry shows us how to create the hydrangea, a fabulous filler that comes in many shades from pinks to blue, white to autumnal colours of deep red to maroons/purples and the...

Pirate Girl by Lynsey Wilton-Eddleston

Lynsey Wilton-Eddleston is the creator of Sugarwhizz. Award winning cake decorator Lynsey takes you through each stage to complete this amazingly cute Pirate Girl. Lynsey offers...

Sharp Edges by Ben Fullard

Ben Fullard, a professional chef, cake artist and Cake International Judge, shows us how to achieve his perfect sharp edges! Cake Facts Level: Beginner to Intermediate Learn how...

Meadow Fairy Cake by Claire Anderson

A gorgeous autumnal design by airbrushing expert Claire Anderson of Clairella Cakes, multi-gold award winning artist. Claire studied art and design at college, specialising in...

Learn how to make ganache in 5 simple steps!

Learn how to make ganache with this free cake tutorial and recipe There are many ways to make ganache, but if you are looking for a tried and tested recipe from someone...

Happy Campers Cake

Melanie Williamson of The Custom Cakery has created this Happy Campers cake, which is a fun and easy to make cake. Melanie is married to Richard and has four children,...