Smoking BBQ Cakes – Create a Jaw‑Dropping, Smoke‑Filled Showstopper

In this fun and immersive online class, Dawn teaches you how to transform simple cake layers into a hyper‑realistic BBQ grill that looks ready for a summer cookout. Using the Dinkydoodle BBQ kit, she guides you step by step through building the structure, carving the shape, ganaching smoothly, and covering your cake for a flawless finish. You’ll learn how to craft incredibly realistic edible “food” for your grill grate all made from cake and modelling ingredients. Dawn also shows you how to add real smoke to your design, creating an unforgettable moment when you lift the BBQ lid and a gentle plume of smoke wafts out. Whether you’re a hobby baker or a seasoned cake artist, this class gives you the skills, confidence, and clever techniques to create a showstopping BBQ cake that surprises, delights, and looks astonishingly real.

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

5 Chapters · 11 Lessons

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      Smoking BBQ Materials List

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      Useful Links

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      Smoking BBQ Kit Assembly

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      Smoking BBQ Adding Cake to Bottom

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      Smoking BBQ Adding Cake to Top

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      Smoking BBQ Covering and Adding Details

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      Smoking BBQ Making a Steak Part 1

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      Smoking BBQ Making a Steak Part 2

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      Smoking BBQ Making a Steak Part 3

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      Smoking BBQ Making a Steak Part 4

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      Smoking BBQ Written Steps

Join the Smoking BBQ Cakes class today and learn how to create a jaw‑dropping BBQ grill cake that actually smokes.

This is your chance to master one of Dawn’s most impressive illusion cakes and wow everyone with a showstopper they’ll never forget.

Enroll for free