My Cake School Blog

http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/

Lindsay's Description:

Having run a successful cake decorating business, professional cake decorator Melissa Diamond has turned her attentions to teaching her cake decorating skills through online classes at My Cake School.  At the My Cake School blog you will find a wide range of great cake making and decorating tutorials.  High quality photographs accompany each of Melissa's tutorials and combined with easy to follow instructions you are sure to be inspired.  Including these wonderful tutorials you will also find news of new My Cake School videos and new members to this wonderful online community.

Melissa Diamond's Description:

MyCakeSchool.com is a new, creative website for online cake decorating instruction!  The Blog is open to everyone and is updated usually 2-3 times a week with cake decorating tutorials and ideas.  The Blog also features posts on the latest videos added to MyCakeSchool.com--for anyone who may be interetested in joining.  While the Blog is open to everyone, a MyCakeSchool.com membership is $30/year and allows members to view all parts of the site, including over 100 complete online cake decorating videos! New videos are added several times a month!


Recent Updates at My Cake School Blog

Gum Paste Orchids & Textured Buttercream- Part 1- Video

16 May 2012

In this video, you will learn how to create beautiful, realistic gum paste Moth Orchids. I love the look of beautiful sugar orchids on wedding cakes, but don't rule out adding even just a single orchid to cakes for any occasion--instant elegance! In this tutorial, I also demonstrate another way ...

Gum Paste Orchids and Textured Buttercream-Part 2- Video

16 May 2012

Hello! In Part Two of our Orchid Video, you will watch as the orchid is transformed from a blank white blossom to one that is popping with color and personality! ;0) I'll also create some buds for you and demonstrate adding the flowers to the cake. Please see below the video Read More →

Sweet Turtle Topper- A Blog Tutorial

11 May 2012

Hello everyone–happy Friday! I thought it would be fun to celebrate the weekend with a cute little turtle topper.  I know that this has no connection with the biggest highlight of this weekend (Mother’s Day, woo hoo!) — But, I’ve … Read More →

Fish Cupcake Cake!~A Blog Tutorial

01 May 2012

Hello everyone! Today I thought I’d show you how to make a fun & simple fish design! It’s the perfect centerpiece for summertime or beach themed parties, and all you need are cupcakes & a round cake layer! Let me … Read More →

Cherry Blossom Cake~Video

22 April 2012

I love cherry blossoms, and after many requests, I am so happy to have a cherry blossom cake tutorial! This continues to be a popular theme for wedding cakes, but is perfect for other special occasions as well. Read More →

We’ve Picked You a Bouquet of Cupcakes! – A Blog Tutorial

14 April 2012

Hello everyone! I have wanted to make today’s blog tutorial for a while now, and today is the day! I love buttercream flowers, and this cupcake design is the perfect excuse to make a bunch of them.  It is a … Read More →

Sweet Baby Carriage- Part 1

09 April 2012

This is one of those times when the cake topper MAKES the cake! I hope that you love this carriage as much as I do, and I think that you'll find the steps to be really easy to follow. I have made a baby carriage cake topper video before, only my.... Read More →

Sweet Baby Carriage- Part 2

09 April 2012

In this second part of our Baby Carriage video, I will demonstrate the final touches of the carriage. You'll also see how to pipe the pretty design around the sides of the cake. Enjoy! Read More →

Birdcage Cupcakes~ Blog Tutorial

03 April 2012

Hi everyone! Last week we added a sweet little birdcage cake video tutorial to the site, and as it turns out–people LOVE birdcage cakes! Who knew? I think it was one of the biggest responses we’ve had to a cake … Read More →

Birdcage Cake Video- Part 1

01 April 2012

I'm so excited to have a video for a birdcage cake. These cakes are cheerful and delicate and perfect for a variety of occasions from bridal showers, to teas & garden parties, to birthdays. This is one of those constructions that I love, because the cake itself looks so impressive, but is ...