The Process: How We Bring Your Cake to Life
Ever wonder how a concept becomes a cake? Get a look at the sketches, the piping, and the real-world chemistry that turns ideas into edible art in my Malleswaram kitchen.
I've recently started using Canva to sketch out cake designs. It helps me map out ideas, colours, and proportions before I start working with cake, especially when there's no reference image. The final cake will always have my own artistic style, but a sketch is a great starting point.
This video shows how I approach creating a cake based on an AI-generated image. I explain to the client what's realistically achievable with edible materials, and we work together to adapt the design while capturing the same vibe.
A compilation of cakes that were inspired by AI-generated images. It's important to come with an open mind, as digital art can't always be replicated perfectly, but we can definitely capture the essence.
Creating a brick effect with buttercream for a Harry Potter themed cake. This technique adds great texture without needing to cover the whole cake in fondant.
I love piping long messages on cakes. It's a skill that's seeing a resurgence with bento and Lambeth cake trends. Fun fact: I find it easier to write on the side of a cake than on the top because I can rest my elbow!
A quick video showing how I pipe lettering on the side of a galaxy-themed cake.
I recently attended a workshop to learn how to sculpt flowers with chocolate cream. It was a challenge at first, but I loved learning this new palette-knife technique.
Another shot of my practice piece from the chocolate flower sculpting class.
Posing with the instructor from my chocolate flower workshop. I'm always looking for opportunities to learn new skills.
A mini-tutorial showing how I model a horse figurine from simple cone shapes in fondant. This was for my online "Furry Friends Mini Class."
About From Our Kitchen: Process & Techniques
When you bring me a reference photo—whether it is from a Pinterest board or an AI generator—we talk physics before I start baking. I will tell you exactly what is achievable with fondant and buttercream, and where we might need to pivot to ensure your cake actually survives the drive from my studio to your venue without losing its structure.
People often ask how I get those specific details on a cake. It is not magic; it is a mix of sketching, engineering, and knowing when to adjust the plan. I often use design tools to map out proportions before I even touch a spatula, which helps me catch potential structural issues early. If you want a specific 3D figurine or a tiered structure, we have to balance that design with what is physically sound.
I am very transparent about this. If an image is AI-generated, it might look flawless on a screen but be impossible to replicate with edible ingredients. I will not promise you a design that will collapse halfway to your party. Instead, I show you what we can do to capture the 'vibe' of your reference image while keeping the cake stable and delicious.
Whether it is piping Lambeth-style messages on the side of a cake or hand-painting a portrait on a cookie, every step is calculated. I am always happy to explain the 'how' and 'why'—like why I prefer a ganache base for stability or why I need that one-week heads-up to ensure your figurines dry properly. It is all part of the process, and I enjoy sharing these behind-the-scenes snippets because it helps you understand the craft that goes into your order.
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