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

14 Chapters · 84 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction & Important Information

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      Bottle Cake Hello WATCH FIRST

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      What will I need? Materials & Equipment List

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      Frequently Asked Questions

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      Bottle Original Intro Lots of useful info

  2. 2

    Making the Biscuit Cake

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      Dinkydoodle Biscuit Cake Recipe

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      Bottle Making Biscuit Cake

  3. 3

    Carving the Cakes

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      Baileys Carving

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      Baileys Ganaching

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      Bollinger Carving

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      Bombay Sapphire Carving

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      Final Details Before Covering

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      Perrier Carving

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      Disaronno Carving

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      Theakstons Beer Carving

  4. 4

    Covering the Cakes

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      Baileys Covering

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      Bombay Sapphire Covering

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      Bottles with Detailed Surfaces

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      Perrier Covering

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      Disaronno Covering

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      Theakstons Beer Covering

  5. 5

    Airbrushing the Bottles

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      Bonus Airbrushing Basics

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      Baileys Airbrushing

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      Bollinger Airbrushing

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      Bombay Sapphire Airbrushing

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      Airbrushing Adding Highlights

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      Perrier Airbrushing

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      Disaronno Airbrushing

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      Theakstons Beer Airbrushing

  6. 6

    Making Bottle Labels

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      Bottles How to make edible label for bottle

  7. 7

    Final Details

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      Labels

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      Labels Part 2

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      Champagne Foil

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      Champagne Bottle Part 2

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      Lids

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      Lids Part 2

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      Perrier Hand Painting Part 1

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      Perrier Hand Painting Part 2

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      Perrier Hand Painting Part 3

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      Disaronno Lid and Label

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      Perrier Alternative Gold Foil

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      Theakstons Beer Cap

  8. 8

    Instructional Video for those Receiving a Bottle Cake

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      Bottles Instructions for Recipient

  9. 9

    How to Post your Bottle

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      Posting Part 1

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      Posting Part 2

  10. 10

    Gordon's Pink Gin Bottle

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      Pink Gin Part 1

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      Pink Gin Part 2

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      Pink Gin Part 3

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      Pink Gin Part 4

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      Pink Gin Part 5

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      Pink Gin Part 6

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      Pink Gin Part 7

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      Pink Gin Part 8

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      Pink Gin Part 9

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      Pink Gin Part 10

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      Pink Gin Part 11

  11. 11

    Prime Bottle

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      Prime Cake and Inner Tube

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      Prime Adding Shape

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      Prime Covering

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      Prime Logo and Details

  12. 12

    BONUS - How to Make a Sugar Glass

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      Sugar Glass with Sidney Galpern of Simi Sugar Company

  13. 13

    BONUS - Sponge Cake Standing Ice Bucket

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      Bucket Part 1

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      Bucket Part 2

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      Bucket Part 3

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      Bucket Part 4

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      Bucket Part 5

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      Bucket Part 6

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      Bucket Part 7

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      Bucket Part 8

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      Bucket Part 9

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      Bucket Part 10

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      Bucket Part 11

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      Bucket Part 12

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      Bucket Part 13

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      Bucket Part 14

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      Bucket Part 15

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      Bucket Part 16

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      Bucket Part 17

  14. 14

    BONUS - Cocktail Shaker Cake

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      Shaker Part 1

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      Shaker Part 2

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      Shaker Part 3

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      Shaker Part 4

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      Shaker Part 5

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      Picture of Finished Shaker Cake

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      Video of Finished Shaker in Action

Learn to make a bottle cake you can actually pick up and pour from!

This class is for all levels of cakers from beginner to experienced. Making a cake this amazing is easy with Dawn's tutorial.

£55.00

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