Behind the Scenes: My Cake Decorating Process
Curious about what goes into your custom cake? Take a peek behind the curtain at my process—from piping sharp buttercream edges to hand-painting details—and see the art behind every slice.
See how I created this sharp, colorful Taylor Swift albums cake using only buttercream. This video shows my parchment paper technique for achieving clean, geometric sections without fondant, a method I use to ensure your cake tastes as amazing as it looks.
Watch how I create the beautiful fish scale effect on a mermaid cake using a simple piping technique. The overlapping colors create a magical, iridescent look.
The making of a "Baby in Bloom" baby shower cake. This video shows me stacking the tiers (eggless chocolate truffle and vanilla-berry) and piping the delicate floral design.
This video shows the making of a "cake top forward" design. It's a trendy style where the cake is laid on its side, and I demonstrate how to frost and decorate it.
A simple and satisfying video of piping daisies onto a cream cake. I start by imprinting the design and then follow the lines to create perfect, delicate flowers.
Watch the making of these matching Frozen-themed cakes for twin girls. The video shows how I create the two-tone buttercream base before adding the final character details and decorations.
See how a simple detail can elevate a cake. This video shows me creating a themed fault line with ocean waves for a Moana cake, adding depth and artistry to the design.
About this collection
Many clients ask if they have to use heavy fondant to get a detailed look, but my specialty is achieving those sharp, intricate results using buttercream and ganache. Watching the process shows you that it is all about the technique—from geometric parchment paper cuts to specific piping motions—that keeps the finish clean and the flavor superior.
This is where I pull back the curtain on what actually goes into your custom order. Whether it is a two-tier engagement cake or a small birthday treat, the process is the same: precision, patience, and high-quality ingredients.
My focus is on technique. I avoid relying on thick fondant layers, preferring to build texture and design directly with premium buttercream or chocolate ganache. You will see videos here of me using parchment paper to create sharp geometric sections, piping vintage Lambeth ruffles, and creating fault lines that add dimension without compromising the taste.
If you are planning an event, understanding this process helps you see why I require a 3 to 5 day lead time. Each character, flower, and geometric shape you see in these videos is placed by hand. This is not just baking; it is edible engineering. I treat the cake surface like a blank canvas, ensuring that the final product is not only a highlight of your party but something that tastes just as good as it looks.
Whether you are looking for a hand-painted floral design, a dramatic geode crystal cake, or a simple, classic buttercream finish, the care remains consistent. If you have a theme in mind—like a favorite sports team, a movie character, or a complex color palette—the videos here should give you a good idea of how I translate those ideas into reality.
Preethi
I'm Preethi, and to me, baking is engineering edible art. I don't just put frosting on a sponge; I design, structure, and hand-finish every single cake myself in my Bengaluru kitchen.
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