Tribe Verified· 8 years of eggless baking in Delhi

Behind the Scenes: How Your Cakes Actually Come Together

byDolce by AkshikaIn-person classes at studio in Laxmi Nagar, DelhiStarts from₹4,500 Per StudentView full gallery

Ever wonder how gravity-defying cakes stay up? I’m peeling back the curtain on my studio process—the mess, the panic, the 'jugaad,' and the final magic. Come see how your favorite designs are built from scratch. 👩🏻‍🍳✨

The panic is real! This is the behind-the-scenes struggle of making a moving train cake. It’s a reminder that cake decorating is about problem-solving, a skill I always emphasize in my classes.

Watch me assemble the viral Mandap cake. You can see how the support structure is hidden and how each component is carefully placed to create the final masterpiece.

Part 1 of assembling the whimsical forest cake. This shows the initial stacking and the beginning of the fondant decoration process in my studio.

Part 2: the final assembly of the forest cake at the venue. You can see me adding the floating tier and the final character toppers.

Part 1 of my Disney carnival cake. It starts with a very tall central rod, which is the key to the entire gravity-defying structure.

Assembling a topsy-turvy teddy bear cake on-site. These cakes are transported in pieces and put together at the venue to ensure they are perfect for the event.

The most special cake I've ever made: my son's first birthday cake. This reel shows the assembly and the beautiful moment of him seeing it for the first time.

My husband and baby with the Natkhat cake. It’s always fun to create cakes that bring back some 90s nostalgia.

A step-by-step assembly of the half-birthday teddy bear cake. You can see how the top tier is secured and how the fondant details are added.

This video shows the process of creating one of my signature "Gullu" teddy bear cakes, from stacking the cake to adding the final butterfly details.

About Behind the Scenes: How It's Really Made

Truth is, most of these videos start with a fair bit of panic and a lot of trial and error. Whether it’s balancing a gravity cake or getting that fondant drape just right, I don't just show the pretty result—I show the structural engineering that keeps it standing. It's not magic, it's just a lot of practice and the right supports.

8 years of eggless baking in Delhi — Approved by the tribe

Dolce by Akshika

In-person classes at studio in Laxmi Nagar, DelhiStarts from ₹4,500 Per Student

Hi, I’m Akshika! I’ve spent 8 years turning flour and sugar into stories, and I’m a total sucker for a good challenge. When I’m not chasing my little one, I’m usually covered in fondant in my Laxmi Nagar studio, figuring out how to defy gravity one cake at a time. 💖