About the course

Bring a little Easter magic to your cake decorating with Dawn’s Easter Basket Carry Cake Class. Using her signature Dinkydoodle Carry Cake kit, Dawn guides you step‑by‑step through building a sturdy, beautifully shaped basket cake that’s perfect for Easter celebrations, spring gifting, or even a charming basket of flowers. You’ll learn how to stack and fill your cake for stability, achieve a smooth ganache finish, and cover your structure to create the realistic basket‑weave look that makes this design so irresistible. Dawn also shows you how to craft adorable edible Easter eggs to nestle inside your basket, adding colour, texture, and personality to your final piece. Whether you’re a beginner looking to grow your confidence or an experienced decorator wanting a fresh seasonal project, this class gives you the skills, techniques, and inspiration to create a show‑stopping Easter basket cake with ease.

Meet your Mentor

Hello, I’m Dawn Butler, the name behind Dinkydoodle. As a world-renowned cake artist and teacher, I’ve dedicated my career to inspiring and supporting cake makers of all levels.   Over the years, I’ve earned multiple gold medals in cake competitions, and in 2016, I proudly took home the highly coveted “Best in Show” prize at Cake International. I was also honoured as International “Cake Artist of the Year,” named one of the UK’s “Top Ten Cake Artists.” More recently in 2024, I was inducted into the DMA’s Hall of Fame for my contributions to the sugar industry. But what I’m most proud of is the community we’ve built inside the Dinkydoodle Cake Academy.   Here’s something you might not know about me: I have dyslexia and ADHD. While some might see these as obstacles, I use them as superpowers. They help me break down complex techniques into their simplest forms, making it easier for anyone to follow along and achieve amazing results. You may spot the occasional spelling mistake, but I believe in being upfront and honest, and my students are always wonderfully supportive. If you’ve ever doubted your own abilities, or worried that learning something new might be out of reach, you’re in the right place. The Academy is a safe, encouraging space for everyone, myself included! I share my skills, expertise, and a good dose of fun, helping you build your confidence and creativity, one cake at a time. I can’t wait to see what you create!

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 12 Lessons

  1. 1

    Hello & Welcome

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      Hello & Welcome

  2. 2

    The Kit Explained

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      Easter Basket The Kit

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      Easter Basket Handles

  3. 3

    Ganaching

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      Easter Basket Ganaching

  4. 4

    Flower Basket

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      Easter Basket Flower Covering the Basket

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      Easter Basket Flower Covering Part 2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Easter Basket Flower Airbrushing

  5. 5

    Easter Basket

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      Easter Basket Turning into Easter Basket

  6. 6

    Decorating Eggs

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      Easter Basket Decorating Eggs Part 1

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      Easter Basket Decorating Eggs Part 2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Easter Basket Decorating Eggs Part 3

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Easter Basket Decorating Eggs Part 4

Join the Easter Basket Carry Cake Class today and start creating your own beautiful basket cake with confidence

With Dawn’s step‑by‑step guidance and the Dinkydoodle Carry Cake kit, you’ll master a stunning seasonal design that’s easier than you ever imagined.

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