Free Cake Decorating Courses

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Cookies & Cream Cake Tutorial
How can you resist this mouth watering design? This free cookies & cream cake tutorial takes you through every step to creating this design and you’ll be amazed at how surprisingly easy it is to achieve such a WOW factor design.

Paul starts by discussing all the delicious ingredients, but don’t worry if you don’t have everything on the list as this design has plenty of scope to be flexible. To start, you will need 5x 6″ round cakes at 1″ depth. There are plenty of recipes to choose from in the BAKING section. If you need to change the sizes of any of the recipes provided please use our Cake Recipe Re-Sizing Calculator.

You will then learn how to make smooth buttercream before going on to properly layer a stacked cake. Paul then creates a delicious chocolate ganache for the drip effect and finishes with a range of sweet treats.…

Mint Chocolate Drip Cake Tutorial
Learn how to make a Mint Chocolate Drip Cake with the multi-award winning Paul Bradford!

This recipe will bake 2x 8″ round cakes @ 3″ depth or as Paul bakes, 4x 8″ round cakes @ 1.5″ depth. If you are looking for a different size bake then select Mint Chocolate Drip cake from our recipe RE-CALCULATOR.

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…

Make mint chocolate buttercream & ganache
Create a drip effect
Bake a mint flavoured cake
Smooth your buttercream for a perfect finish
and much, much more

Don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix community on our Facebook group.

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Learn how to bake the perfect Fruit cake with Paul Bradford
Learn how to make rich fruit cake the Paul Bradford way. Paul likes to soak his fruit well in advance to really bring out the flavours and give the cake that moistness often lacking in a fruit cake.

In this tutorial you will learn how to…

Soak and prepare the fruit
Mixing the ingredients to the right consistency
Add the fruit
Bake to perfection
and much, much more

Once you have learned how to bake the perfect fruit cake you will never look back!
How do you make a rich fruit cake moist?
A rich fruit cake stays moist by soaking the dried fruit well in advance before baking. Soaking allows the fruit to absorb liquid, which helps release flavour during baking and prevents the cake from becoming dry. Baking at the correct temperature and not overbaking also helps maintain moisture.

Why should you soak fruit before making a fruit cake?
Soaking fruit before baking helps soften the dried fruit and enhances the flavour of the cake. It also helps distribute moisture evenly throughout the cake, creating a richer taste and softer texture.

How long should fruit be soaked for a fruit cake?
Fruit can be soaked anywhere from a few hours to several days before baking. Many bakers prefer soaking overnight or longer to achieve the best flavour and moisture in a rich fruit cake.

What is the secret to baking the perfect fruit cake?
The key to baking a perfect fruit cake is preparing the fruit properly, mixing the ingredients to the correct consistency, and baking slowly at the right temperature. Soaking the fruit well in advance and avoiding overbaking are two of the most important steps.

How do you know when a fruit cake is fully baked?
A fruit cake is fully baked when a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with only a few crumbs attached. The cake should feel firm on top and slightly pull away from the sides of the tin.

Can beginners make a rich fruit cake successfully?
Yes, beginners can successfully make a rich fruit cake by following clear step-by-step instructions. Preparing the fruit correctly, measuring ingredients carefully, and baking at the recommended temperature all help beginners achieve reliable results.

What ingredients are typically used in a rich fruit cake?
A rich fruit cake usually contains dried fruit, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, spices and flavourings. Some recipes also include syrup, juice or alcohol to soak the fruit and enhance flavour.

Why is my fruit cake dry?
A fruit cake can become dry if the fruit is not soaked long enough, the mixture is overmixed, or the cake is baked for too long. Using well-soaked fruit and monitoring baking time helps prevent dryness.

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Can fruit cake be made in advance?
Yes, fruit cake is ideal for making in advance because the flavour improves over time. Many fruit cakes are baked weeks ahead of decorating or serving, as this allows the flavours to develop fully.

How long does a fruit cake last after baking?
A fruit cake can last several weeks when stored correctly in an airtight container. The exact shelf life depends on the ingredients used and whether the cake contains alcohol.
(This question links beautifully to your fruit cake shelf-life blog.)

What temperature should a fruit cake be baked at?
Fruit cakes are usually baked at a low temperature to prevent burning and allow even cooking. Baking slowly helps maintain moisture and prevents the fruit from becoming too hard.

Can fruit cake be frozen after baking?
Yes, fruit cake freezes very well. Wrap the cooled cake tightly and store it in the freezer for up to several months. Defrost slowly at room temperature before serving or decorating.
There are lots of important techniques to learn so don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix community on our Facebook group.

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Baking superstar Mrs Jones is here to teach us how to make her super tasty toffee cake.
The cake has been in high demand for many members of the site and we’re certain it’s worth the wait!

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Join Paul and David as they host an action packed show with highlight videos from:

Hanging Handbag – Mayen Orido

Party Capers – Karen Keaney

Chocolate Shard – Paul Bradford

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Award winning baker Mrs Jones is here to teach us how to bake a wonderful Madeira cake. Baking the perfect Madeira cake can be quite tricky but Mrs Jones will show you how to bake it stress-free and get it right every time.…

Join Paul and David as they host an action packed show with highlight videos from:

Strawberry Delight – Paul Bradford

Stained Glass Wave – Sidney Galpern

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Paul Bradford

Pricing Your Cakes – David Brice

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Ganache is a crucial part of cake decorating but we find that some people are quite afraid to use it. In this course from our completely free series of cake decorating lessons (did we mention it’s free?) Paul goes into fantastic detail on using ganache for cake decorating.

Just by mastering the common decorations in this course you will vastly expand on the amount of cakes you can create. Paul uses these decorations again and again on many different styles of cake. Take this free course and learn 11 different decorations!

Icing cakes is an essential skill for anyone who wants to learn cake decorating and here Paul provides a free master class! He will demonstrate step-by-step how to ice a round cake and a square cake using a number of different tried and tested techniques that will serve you well for a lifetime of cake decorating.

So, I’m going to need stuff to get going right? Yes, you will need some tools and knowing where to start is very important. In this free cake decorating course, Paul takes you through all of the commonly used tools in his kit and tells you a little about each one.

Buttercream is very popular in cake decorating and often replaces ganache. In this course Paul gives you his take on buttercream as well as everything you need to know to use buttercream in your cake decorating.

This is one of those subjects that can scare new cake decorators a little. Lifting up perfect cakes and balancing them on top of one another can seem a little daunting.

In this free tutorial Paul shows us how to cover a tall cake. Paul takes us through each step in great detail covering cutting, ganaching and creating sharp edges with sugarpaste. A must watch for any new cake designer.

The fantastic Ceri Griffiths teaches his unmissable Beginners’ Royal Icing Course. This tutorial will cover everything from royal icing recipes, premixes, equipment used, the best piping nozzles/tips, colouring royal icing, which piping bags to use and how to make your own, to demonstrating run-out or flow work. This tutorial is packed full of tips, so grab a notepad before you hit play.

This is an often under appreciated aspect to cake decorating but getting nicely decorated boards really gives your cake a professional finish and edge on the competition – and it’s pretty easy when you know how!

Join Paul and David as they host an action packed show with highlight videos from:

French Lavender Wedding Cake– Paul Bradford

Starlite Wedding Cake – Alpa Boll

Army Helicopter – Paul Bradford

Parrot Tulips – Ashwini Sarabhai

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Join Paul and David as they host an action packed show with highlight videos from:

Antique French Wedding Cake – Paul Bradford

Pretty Porcelain – Penny Pany

Forget me Not – Paul Bradford

Modern Geometric Wedding Cake – Natalie Porter

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Join Paul and David as they host an action packed show with highlight videos from:

Wafer Paper Orchid – Paul Bradford

Hellebore Delight – Alyson Reynolds

Avalanche Rose – Ashwini Sarabhai

Frangipani – Arati Mirji

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When it comes to making sugar models and all things sugarcraft, there are a few techniques you will use again and again. Such as rolling out sausages, balls and cones.

Put it all together and what have you got? Well, anything you can imagine really! In this course, we have selected all the videos needed from our free section to put together this 3 tiered retro wedding cake! All using videos from the free cake decorating lessons section! WOW. Remember, you can go your own way with these videos and really make a cake your own.

Creating amazing sugar flowers is one of those things you might have thought would be too difficult…until now! Take our free course in basic sugar flowers and get the knowledge and confidence needed to start adding beautiful flowers to your cakes.

The perfect course for those wanting to make Easter a little more exciting and special, and of course yummy! This is a great course for beginners or to decorate along with the kids.

The Spider Cupcake is ideal for a quick Halloween treat. With it’s gooey red jam filling, it’s both delicious and just a little bit gory! With this tutorial, you’ll quickly learn how to create spooky additions to your Halloween party decorations.

This easy to make handbag cake is very striking and has been designed to be made quickly after a bit of practice. It’s a great design to learn and with the colours easily interchangeable it can be adapted for any taste.

It’s a great cake to start with as you will engage in a number of techniques used by cake decorators time after time like covering the cake, covering the board, stacking cakes, making easy decorations and applying the all important finishing touches.

A great cake in itself, but we use the Round Bow cake as our introduction to cake decorating. Here you´ll learn how to neatly cover a cake using ganache, adding sugarpaste decorations and introducing some of Paul´s effective finishing touches.

The Sugar Dog model tutorial is perfect for learning to make a variety of different dog breeds. The skills learnt can easily be adapted to allow for different thickness of coats, change in colour, size and features to create the perfect pup to add to a cake or cupcake.

Learn How to Price Your Cakes Confidently and Build a Sustainable Business
Knowing how to charge properly for your work is one of the most important skills any cake decorator can develop. Many decorators start their journey with enthusiasm and creativity, but uncertainty around pricing often leads to undercharging, loss of confidence, and eventually stepping away from something they once enjoyed. This Free Cake Pricing Tutorial is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of setting prices that support both your time and your business goals.
Running a cake decorating business can be incredibly rewarding, but it requires careful planning to ensure your passion becomes profitable. In this tutorial, David explains the key factors that influence pricing decisions, helping you understand the real costs involved in producing cakes. From ingredients and materials to time and overheads, every element plays a role in determining how much you should charge.
You’ll also gain valuable insight into how correct pricing supports long-term success. Charging too little may seem like a way to attract customers at first, but it often results in financial pressure and burnout. Learning to calculate accurate margins gives you the confidence to price your cakes fairly while ensuring your efforts are properly rewarded.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

💷 Understand the true cost of making cakes
📊 Calculate realistic profit margins
⏱️ Factor in your time and skill level
📦 Include materials and overhead costs correctly
📈 Build pricing confidence from the beginning
💡 Avoid common pricing mistakes that lead to losses

By working through this Free Cake Pricing Tutorial, you’ll gain clarity around your numbers and feel more confident charging appropriately for your work. Learning how to price correctly from the start helps protect your business, strengthen your confidence, and support long-term success in cake decorating.
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Learn how to make a tasty lemon and poppy seed cake…
Learn how to make a lemon poppy seed cake with Paul Bradford using his mum’s secret recipe. A beautiful tasting cake to add to your recipe book, this is a great tutorial to learn for any budding bakers!

In the following cake tutorial you will learn how to:

Bake with lemon and rind juice
Line and correctly fill baking tins
Test a bake
Make luxury lemon topping
and much, much more

Read why lemon cake is the nation’s favourite!

Don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix community on our Facebook group.

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Learn How to Create Strong Edible Shapes for Cake Designs
Rice Krispie Treats are widely used in cake decorating when strong, lightweight structures are needed. This Free Rice Krispie Treats Tutorial teaches you how to prepare your own mixture from scratch and explains why this material is such a useful alternative to cake in certain situations. When working on novelty designs, carved shapes, or decorative structures, having a reliable base that holds its form can make a huge difference to both the design process and the final result.
One of the key advantages of this mixture is its sticky consistency, which allows it to hold together securely while remaining easy to shape. This makes it ideal for forming unusual shapes where traditional sponge cake might crumble or struggle to support itself. Once prepared, it can be moulded, carved, and adjusted to suit a wide range of decorative projects.
Throughout this lesson, you’ll discover how this versatile medium supports creative designs and helps improve structural stability. It is commonly used in novelty cakes, sculpted decorations, and large display pieces where strength and reliability are essential. Understanding how to prepare and handle it correctly helps reduce waste and ensures smoother results during carving and shaping.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

🍚 Prepare a reliable mixture from simple ingredients
🧱 Create firm shapes that hold their structure
✂️ Shape and carve forms with greater control
🎂 Use this technique when cake alone may not be suitable
🏗️ Build strong foundations for structured cake designs
💡 Apply practical tips to improve shaping and handling

By completing this Free Rice Krispie Treats Tutorial, you’ll gain valuable knowledge that supports more advanced cake designs while expanding your creative possibilities. This technique is especially useful for decorators who want to create bold shapes, sculpted designs, and reliable structures that maintain their form throughout the decorating process.
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All things bright and colourful… from colour theory, how to mix colours and how to use colour to make your cakes look amazing!…

Halloween Electric Guitar Cake Tutorial
Join the hugely talented and always entertaining Verusca Walker, making one of her trademark electric guitars. Versuca wanted to gift this tutorial to CakeFlix so everyone could enjoy her making this amazing guitar. This is a 30 minute tutorial with so much packed in and you get some added bloopers, just to show you that things don’t always go to plan. What a great chance to see one of the best in the industry!

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…

Build the guitar structure,
Carve and ganache the cake,
Make guitar features,
Add the strings to the guitar,
and much, much more!

Don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix community on our Facebook group.

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Ukraine themed Cake Tutorial
Join Paul in the Strathardle Lodge studio to make a special Ukraine themed cake in light of the current devastating events going on in the world right now.

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…

Make an easy wafer paper sunflower
Cover a double barreled cake
Make neat vertical stripes
Make cute ribbon filler decorations
and much, much more!

Don’t forget to share your interpretations of this wonderful cake with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix community on our Facebook group.

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Cupcake Baking and Decorating Tutorial
In this tutorial, Paul Bradford gives you this Free Cupcake Baking and Decorating recipe and baking instructions. If you are looking to make some beautiful little cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion, then this tutorial will guide you through step by step. These cupcakes are very quick and easy to make and decorate, perfect for anyone starting out on their baking journey, but also delicious and firm to decorate for the more experienced baker and cake decorator.

Check out the full range of Baking tutorials which are among over 1,300 cake decorating and baking tutorials available on CakeFlix.…