Painted cake ideas

Can you actually paint on buttercream? You might be thinking that you can only paint on fondant covered cakes, but that’s just not true. It’s absolutely possible to paint on buttercream. The key is to start with a cold cake! Cold buttercream is firm enough to paint on without messing up the surface. Chill your buttercream frosted cake for at least one hour to make sure the frosting is completely firm. If the buttercream starts to soften as you paint, take a break and put it back in the…

Want to learn how to make a painted buttercream cake?? All you need is a chilled cake, a paint brush, and some gel food coloring!

Learn how to make a hand painted cake from start to finish. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to hand paint on fondant, transfer a design and paint.

Learn how to create the super-trendy sideways cake top forward cake style! This is a fun way to turn the tables on a classic cake design...

Each year I use my own birthday as an excuse to design my ideal cake. This was this year’s choice, based on much of the stuff going on the high street at the moment. I love some of the striking fabrics that are being used at the moment.

Painting with buttercream is much easier than you'd imagine and so relaxing, this post has all the tips to get you started on your next cake masterpiece.

Excited to make a stunning cake that brings joy to every festivity? Explore these 20 creative butterfly cake ideas that charm with playful designs like butterfly swirl ombre cakes. Perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, or spring celebrations, each cake showcases vibrant colors and whimsical decorations. Transform your baking with designs that flutter right off the cake! Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, these butterfly cakes will inspire creativity in your…