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Buttercream Fundamentals Track

We don't have paid classes yet — but you don't need one to get good at this. Work through these six free lessons in order, at your own pace. Each one builds on the last.

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Guide · 6 min read

Cake Decorating for Beginners: Where to Start

The tools, terms, and mindset to have before you touch a piping bag.

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Guide · 8 min read

6 Types of Buttercream, Compared

Understand what makes each buttercream different before you pick one to make.

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Recipe · Easy

Make Your First Buttercream: American Buttercream

The simplest recipe in the lineup — get comfortable with ratios and consistency first.

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Guide · 7 min read

Piping Techniques Every Beginner Should Know

The five piping tips that cover almost everything you'll want to decorate.

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Free download

Practice: Tip #32 Template

Print this and drill borders, shells and rosettes before you pipe on an actual cake.

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Recipe · Advanced

Level Up: Italian Meringue Buttercream

Once your piping is steady, move to the buttercream professionals reach for — silkier, more stable, holds up in warm rooms.

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