About the course

Sculpt the impossible. Wearable cake, made achievable. Dawn Butler is known for pushing the boundaries of cake design—and this class is no exception. In the Ultimate Guitar Cake Class, you’ll learn how to create a hyper-realistic, full-size guitar cake that you can literally pick up and wear. Yes, really. This isn’t just about carving cake—it’s about transforming your mindset. Dawn’s superpower lies not only in her jaw-dropping designs, but in her ability to break down complex techniques into simple, achievable steps. Whether you're a seasoned cake artist or a passionate beginner, she’ll guide you through every stage with clarity, humor, and confidence-building instruction. What You’ll Learn: * How to stack and carve cake for structural integrity * Techniques for sculpting a realistic guitar shape * Ganaching and covering for clean, professional finishes * Adding lifelike details that make your cake sing * Tips for making your cake wearable and photo-ready By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills—and the confidence—to create a show-stopping guitar cake that turns heads and defies expectations. This is cake artistry at its boldest, and you’re invited to rock it.

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

7 Chapters · 49 Lessons

  1. 1

    Fender Guitar

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      Fender Session 1 - Kit Assembly

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      Fender Session 2 - the back and the neck

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      Fender Session 3 Adding Cake

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      Fender Session 4 Ganaching the Top

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      Fender Session 5 Preparing the little details

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      Fender Session 6 Covering the Front

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      Fender Session 7 The Finishing Touches

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      Fender Finished Cake Ta-Da

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    Fender Body Outline & Fret Markings

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      Outline & Fret Markings Information

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      Fender Body Outline

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      Fender Fret Markings

  3. 3

    Guitar Front Design Ideas

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      Other Design Ideas

  4. 4

    Attaching the Clips that Come with The Kit

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      How to Attach the Lobster Clips

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    Eddie's Guitar (based on BC Rich Warlock Guitar from "Stranger Things")

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      Eddies Guitar The Kit Assembly

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      Eddies Guitar Adding Cake

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      Eddies Guitar Adjusting Height As Needed

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      Eddies Guitar Ganaching Top and Forming the Neck

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      Eddies Guitar Making the Crackle Glaze

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      Eddies Guitar Making the Crackle Glaze Part 2

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      Eddies Guitar Making the Crackle Glaze Part 3

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      Eddies Guitar Covering

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      Eddies Guitar Marking the Frets

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      Eddies Guitar Covering and Marking the Neck

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      Eddies Guitar Detailing

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      Eddies Guitar Adding Strings

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      Eddies Guitar Securing Strings

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      Eddies Guitar Adding the Strap and Picking it up

  6. 6

    Standing Acoustic Guitar

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      Acoustic Guitar Introduction

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      Acoustic Guitar Assembling the Kit

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      Acoustic Guitar Adding Cake

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      Acoustic Guitar Adding Cake Part 2

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      Acoustic Guitar Filling in with RKT

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      Acoustic Guitar Creating a Woodgrain Appearance

  7. 7

    Ronnie Wood's Black Zemaitis

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      Ronnie's Guitar Kit Assembly

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      Ronnie's Guitar Detail on Back

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      Ronnie's Guitar Details on Back Part 2

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      Ronnie's Guitar Back of the Neck

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      Ronnie's Guitar Covering the Neck

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      Ronnie's Guitar Adding Cake

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      Ronnie's Guitar Ganache

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      Ronnie's Guitar Covering

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      Ronnie's Guitar Covering Part 2

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      Ronnie's Guitar Covering Part 3

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      Ronnie's Guitar Covering the Neck Front

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      Ronnie's Guitar Making Details Time Lapse

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      Ronnie's Guitar Details

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      Ronnie's Guitar The Strings

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      Ronnie's Guitar The Strings Part 2

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      Ronnie's Guitar The Strap

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This class is completely FREE—your backstage pass to mastering wearable cake art. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and let’s rock!

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