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Highlights
Here, we’ve carefully selected the key parts from the entire tutorial and condensed it into a 8 min long video. More than enough to get you started without taking too much time.
1. The design
Learn Paul’s thought process in coming up with this design, which was for a friend’s wedding so the pressure’s on!
2. Adding the bark
Paul gets the Karen Davies moulds out and gets busy making sections of the bark to cover the dummies as well as the cake drum.
3. Airbrushing the bark
Paul now brings the bark to life with some delicate airbrush work using a mixture of colours.
4. Making the buttercream
This is definitely worth watching, well it’s the tasting that’s the fun part. Paul shows us how to make some yummy coloured buttercream that’s sure to be a big hit.
5. Finishing the cupcakes
Paul now adds his finishing touches to the cupcakes, with sprinkles of chocolate and other tasty additions here and there, before them on the stand.
6. Making the decorations
It’s time to get the moulds and cutter out as well as some nice edible dusts and dragees. If Paul had a little more time on his hands he would be adding birds and all kinds of wonderful things…maybe you could have a go and let us see what you come up with?
7. Finishing touches
Paul brings the whole design together with his magical finishing touches.
8. Other ideas
Paul shares some other ideas you can try out during this project. We’re sure you’ve some of your own, and we’d love to see what brilliant alterations you’ve made.
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9. Pro Lesson
In this lesson, Paul shares some insider information about the cost to make this cake, as well as pricing, portions and other vital information for any professional cake designer.
Step into the magic of the forest with this woodland-themed cupcake design, bursting with rich, earthy tones that are right on trend. Generous in size, it’s the ultimate showpiece—perfect as a centrepiece for weddings, parties, or any celebration that calls for a touch of nature.
Originally created for a wedding, this design can be transformed for countless occasions. Imagine enhancing it with delicate birds, fluttering butterflies, chocolates, or edible leaves—the creative possibilities are endless.
In this tutorial, you’ll master a range of exciting skills, including how to stack and arrange a striking cupcake tower, whip up silky milk chocolate buttercream, craft a realistic sugarpaste wood effect, experiment with airbrush techniques, and much more.
We’d love to see your take on the Woodland Cupcake Tower – so make sure you share your photos with us on our Facebook page.
