About the course

In this imaginative online class, Dawn teaches you how to create the signature Dinkydoodle Open & Close Round Gift Box Cake using her unique hinged structure. You’ll build a cake that truly opens and closes, with cake in both the lid and the base—perfect for jewelry‑box designs, keepsake themes, and any creative idea your imagination sparks. Along the way, you’ll learn all the essential cake‑making skills: how to stack and fill your cake for stability, carve it to the perfect rounded shape, and cover it cleanly inside and out for a flawless finish. Dawn guides you step‑by‑step through assembling the hinged mechanism, securing the structure, and decorating the box so it looks beautifully polished whether opened or closed. This class blends clever cake engineering with accessible teaching, giving you a showstopping design that’s as fun to make as it is to reveal.

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

1 Chapter · 1 Lesson

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Facebook Live Demo of Open & Close Round Gift Box

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Once you learn Dawn’s hinged box structure, you’ll be able to turn it into jewelry boxes, keepsake cakes, and anything your imagination dreams up.

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