About the course

Learn how to create a stunning miniature grand piano cake or topper that looks ready to play! In this online class, you’ll be guided through assembling and using the Dinkydoodle Grand Piano structure to support your edible design. You’ll discover how to cover novelty shapes with precision, enhance your cake with edible images, and add realistic finishing touches that bring the piano to life. We’ll also cover how to style your cake board to complement the final piece, plus practical tips for transporting and cutting your cake with confidence. Whether you're crafting a showpiece or a themed celebration cake, this course gives you the skills to sculpt with style and finish with finesse.

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

2 Chapters · 12 Lessons

  1. 1

    Getting Started - Things to do before Adding Cake

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Kit

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Covering the Board

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Airbrushing the Board

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Painting the Base

  2. 2

    The Piano Cake

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Adding Cake

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Ganache

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Ganache Part 2

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      The Inside

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Inside Image

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Covering

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Finishing Touches

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Transporting and Cutting

Sign up now and start sculpting a grand piano cake that hits all the right notes—visually and practically.

With step-by-step guidance and clever structural support, you’ll create a showstopping cake or topper that’s easy to transport, simple to slice, and unforgettable to display.

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