Cake Painting Techniques for Creating Edible Art
A course by Grace Pak | Duchess of Cameron , Cake Artist
Joined March 2022
Design and paint elegant fondant cakes by exploring composition, coloring techniques, and painting exercises to create art that's meant to be eaten
Joined March 2022
Creativity comes in many shapes and sizes—something artist Grace Pak knows all too well, having started her own New York-based business using cakes as a canvas for hand-painted works of art. Her cakes have been featured in publications like Vanity Fair, and she has collaborated with brands including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
In this online course, Grace teaches you her process for designing and painting intricate fondant-covered cakes. Explore composition, color, and texture to paint elegant edible masterpieces from start to finish. Create art that’s meant to be eaten!
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 28 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (81)
- 3,568 students
- 20 lessons (3h 34m)
- 28 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Mask, stack, and decorate a faux three-tier cake, using creative cake painting techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in using a cake as a canvas, from hobby bakers to experienced professionals.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with baking, cake decorating, and painting would be beneficial, but not essential.
In terms of materials, you will need fondant, food coloring, corn starch, brushes, pins, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
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Grace Pak | Duchess of Cameron
A course by Grace Pak | Duchess of Cameron
Grace Pak is a cake artist and the founder of Duchess of Cameron, a high-end cake studio in New York City. She studied fine art at New York University and later a master's in neuroscience at Columbia University to better understand the artist's mind. After working in ecommerce for nine years and suffering a personal loss, she decided to reevaluate her career and signed up for culinary school, graduating with a Grand Diplôme with Distinction from the International Culinary Center in New York City.
Grace has since appeared on various Food Network shows including Candy Land and Buddy vs. Duff, and worked with high-profile clients including Tiffany & Co, Jean Paul Gaultier, STARZ Network, Four Seasons Hong Kong, and Martha Stewart. Her cakes have been featured in publications like Vanity Fair and House and Garden, and she was won awards including New York Wedding Awards Manhattan Cake Designer of the Year.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Getting to Know Me
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Influences
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U2
Techniques and Exercises
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Materials and Workspace Preparation
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Basic Techniques: Navigating Color
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Basic Techniques: Working with Fondant 1
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Basic Techniques: Working with Fondant 2
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Basic Techniques: Working with Fondant 3
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Painting Exercises
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U3
Idea Creation and Sketching
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Inspiration and Rough Thumbnail Sketches
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Composition and Layout
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Final Sketch
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U4
From Paper to Cake
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Scaling and Repetitive Patterns: The Bottom Tier 1
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Scaling and Repetitive Patterns: The Bottom Tier 2
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Painting with a Dark Background: The First Option
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Painting with a Dark Background: A Second Option
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Painting on a Light Background 1
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Painting on a Light Background 2
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U5
Bringing your Cake into the Spotlight
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Planning and Timing
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Storage, Packaging, and Delivery
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Documenting Your Work and Sharing It on Social Media
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FP
Final project
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Cake Painting Techniques for Creating Edible Art
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FAQs
This course is designed for intermediate cake decorators who already have basic fondant and cake decorating skills. Beginners may find some techniques advanced, but those with foundational experience can benefit most from the content.
You'll need fondant, food coloring, cornstarch, brushes, edible markers, acrylic boards, X-Acto knives, pizza cutters, and either faux cake tiers or real cakes. The course covers how to select and use each tool effectively for edible art.
You’ll learn to apply color theory, mix edible colors, hand paint on fondant, sketch cake designs, create custom palettes, adapt art history motifs, troubleshoot fondant issues, and document, package, and deliver finished edible art pieces.
Yes, the course teaches color theory, how to use the color wheel, mixing edible food coloring, creating custom palettes, muting colors with complementary tones, and matching Pantone shades for visually appealing cake designs.
The course provides step-by-step guidance on kneading, coloring, rolling, and applying fondant to cakes, including draping, smoothing, sharpening edges, and troubleshooting common fondant issues like air bubbles and cracking.
Yes, you’ll learn to draw inspiration from art movements like chinoiserie and rococo, and to adapt cultural motifs and historical elements for unique, hand-painted cake designs.
The course covers sketching, creating thumbnails, scaling, and planning compositions for multi-tiered cakes, ensuring balanced, professional designs that translate well onto edible surfaces.
i have learned a lot. ur technique is well done .obviously u are completely a designer.
I can't wait to try this on my own. What a beautiful craft to learn.
AMAZING love everything about this course , she teach so beautifully
So creative not just for cakes for painting in general. I bought this for the value of chinoiserie art painting. It did not disappoint. So incredibly good and she makes it look easy. Amazing 100% great course
She is amazing!! I knew her from ' Is it a Cake?' show. She has explained everything very thoroughly in this course, which I have now built my confident to paint on cakes. Thank you Grace ❤️