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Outdoor Wedding Cakes
Outdoor wedding cakes have a particular kind of presence. Set against gardens, terraces, courtyards or open-air marquees, they become part of the wider wedding setting rather than a detail waiting quietly in the corner.
Inside Bespoke Cake Design: From Concept to Cake Centrepiece
Bespoke cake design is more than a service. It is a design process that begins long before a cake is baked, and runs through every decision around structure, proportion, and final presentation.
PropEdit: Top 5 Cake Design Trends for 2026
Explore the future of luxury cake design with our 2026 Trend Report. From the high-fashion allure of Metallic Silver to the gravity-defying height of Architectural Towers, discover the five key movements shaping the industry and how Prop Options can help bring these sculptural visions to life.
7 Steps to Improve Cake Photography for Bakers and Cake Decorators
As a baker or cake decorator, you know how much heart and soul goes into creating each cake. But how do you make sure your creations look just as amazing in photos as they do in person? In this blog post, Amanda shares 7 simple and effective steps to help you improve your cake photos.
Behind-the-Scenes of a Showstopper Cake with Anesha's Art of Cakes
Whether you're planning a historic manor home wedding or a stylish barn reception, here's an inside peek at how a luxury wedding cake, crafted with care and expertise, is created.
A Cake Designer’s Guide To: Portfolio Boosting Photo Shoots
Well-planned editorial photo shoots are a powerful way to build images for your portfolio. In this post, Daisy shares ways that you can maximise your presence at photo shoots for the best images possible, ensuring that your cake is a focal part of the day.
PropTV: How to Cover a Dummy Cake Using the Cake Compass
The lightweight nature of dummy tiers makes them tricky to work with, as they tend to shift around during decoration. Enter the Prop Options Cake Compass! In this tutorial, find out how to cover a dummy cake with sugar paste with ease and stability using the Cake Compass.
PropTV: How to Perfectly Decorate a Real Cake Using The Cake Compass
Is The Cake Compass for real cake too? Yes, it is! The Cake Compass is perfect for decorating both real and faux cake tiers. In this post, find out how to decorate a real cake tier with ease.
Master the Art of Cake Decoration with The Cake Compass
Introducing The Cake Compass: a revolutionary tool that brings perfection within reach for every baker, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a hobbyist just starting your journey.
All I want for Christmas: The top must-haves for cake designers
If you find yourself on the receiving end of family and friends wondering what they can gift you this Christmas - look no further! Daisy has curated a very handy wish list, packed with fantastic tried and tested products that we think you will love as much as we do.
How to Style a Cake Table with Amanda at Sugar Cake School
