Learn how to make delicious chocolate buttercream with Sims Sweets Cake Academy’s chocolate buttercream tutorial. In this tutorial, Sim, the founder and instructor at Sims Sweets Cake Academy, will guide you through the process of making smooth and creamy chocolate buttercream from scratch. You’l...

Smooth Final coat
Achieving a smooth final coat is what we as bakers all aspire towards. This gives your cakes the flawless finish we see all over social media. This however can be one of the more challenging techniques to master when it comes to decorating cakes.
In this tutorial I’ll show you...

Jazz up your cakes with this stylish patch effect buttercream technique

Drips too thick or too runny? Learn how to create the perfect drip consistency with my sought after drip cake recipe and method.

If you want to learn how to make cupcakes that look as good as they taste, you need to master some basic cupcake piping techniques. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use buttercream and different piping tips to create stunning designs on your cupcakes.
I will also give you some tips and t...

In this video, you will learn how to create a stunning tie dye buttercream effect on your cakes. This technique is easy to follow and will give your cakes a colourful and vibrant look. You will need some basic tools and ingredients, such as piping bags, food colouring, and buttercream. Follow alo...

Learn how to create a stunning layered buttercream effect for your cake with Sims Sweets Cake Academy! In this video tutorial, you will learn how to apply layers of coloured buttercream to your final coated cake and create a beautiful layered effect using a stainless steel scraper and a mini pale...

Starting a cake business from home can be a rewarding and lucrative venture, but it also comes with some legal and practical requirements that you need to know and follow. In this video, I will guide you through the essential steps you need to take to register your food business, get the necessar...

The trend that keeps on trending! Learn how to perfect those ever-so popular decorative balls!

Learn my famous buttercream recipe and method which will give you silky smooth, spreadable and brilliant white buttercream each and every time.

Never worry about your buttercream crystallising again with this need to know hack

Theres nothing more frustrating than a batch of cone shaped cupcakes! Ditch the frustration and learn how to bake even cupcakes each and every time.

Lopsided cakes due to over filling? Let me show you how to correctly fill your sponge layers for an even stack & professional finish.

Don't be afraid to layer up those sponges! Tall cakes are all the rage & look absolutely stunning when complete. Allow me to take away
the fear of stacking a tall cake.

Flawless cakes begin with an evenly cut sponge! Ill teach you how to achieve a clean, flat cut to make stacking your cakes a breeze.

A quick and easy way to really make your cakes stand out from the crowd and keep them coming back for more!

Not an easy task! Its very easy to damage your cake whilst crumb coating. Avoid the crumble and learn to successfully crumb coat your cakes in preparation for decorating.

Happy Father’s Day
Social media is going crazy over sheet cakes so in this free tutorial I will show you how to create a Father’s Day edition.
I’ll show you how to pipe those gorgeous borders using various piping techniques, colour match buttercream, make a Father’s Day cake topper, add chocola...

If you find free hand writing on cakes and cake boards a struggle, then this tutorial is perfect for you. Learn how to personalise your cakes with Sims Sweets Cake Academy’s tutorial on using letter and number moulds. In this tutorial, you’ll learn a quick and easy way to create personalised cake...

Welcome to Sims Sweets Cake Academy’s tutorial on Summer Sponge Prep! In this video, we’ll show you how to prepare your sponges for decorating in hot weather. We’ll also cover how the hot weather can affect the consistency of your buttercream. Whether you’re a professional baker or just starting ...

Do you struggle to get your black buttercream jet black? Is dark grey the only colour you seem to achieve?Well I’m here to help! In this tutorial I’ll show you the products & methods you need to achieve a jet black buttercream.

My pet peeve when baking is the tedious task of cutting grease proof paper to line baking tins! When you have lots to bake this job can take up so much time. So I’ve got the perfect hack which allows you to complete this task in a fraction of the time! Enjoy

The one you have all been waiting for!
In this tutorial I give you my secret sponge recipe! This recipe is makes a sponge that is perfect for stacking and decorating! Enjoy!
This recipe will make 2x 8 inch sponges or 3x 6 inch sponges.

Boxing two tier cakes can be a daunting task! In this tutorial I’ll show you how to effectively box a two tier cake. This method helps to protect your cake while in transit, gives your consumer a clear view of their cake and gives your packaging that professional finish. This method can be used f...