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Dovey Cake Design is a family owned business, creating handmade, luxurious and unique couture cakes for your wedding day. Every cake we make is entirely bespoke and designed in collaboration with you, to ensure a centrepiece that is both stunning and delicious. We use a mix of both traditional and cutting-edge techniques to produce truly beautiful, contemporary creatio
ns with wow-factor. We offer a fully comprehensive service in the South East of England. From initial consultation, tasting, briefing and design, through to delivery and set up at your venue. We are registered, fully insured and hold a five star Food Standards Agency rating.
A new class! Come and join us for this super pretty one 💕
We’ve also been busy today, creating a brand new buttercream class for you. Watch this space!
***New Class***!!
We thought it was time for a new cupcake class, so here's our new Floral Piping Cupcake Class. Why not come and spend the day with us learning to bake, buttercream and create beautiful piped flowers? 🌸
https://www.thecakecollege.com/floral-piping-cupcake-class
Some beautiful cakes from our last Celebration Cake Class… and if you've been sad about missing out on this class this year due it being fully booked then good news! We've just managed to squeeze one more date in November.
Find out more and grab one of the places on this class before they go - https://www.thecakecollege.com/celebration-cake-class
August offer is live! This month it’s a whopper of an offer too, with 10% off one of our most popular classes - our Beginners Masterclass.
This is four days of baking and caking heaven, where you’ll learn how to do everything from tiered cakes, to sugar flowers, cookies, cupcakes, ganache, Swiss meringue buttercream and much more.
Use discount code ‘AUGUST’ to grab a rare bargain place on any date of this class. Save this post to remind yourself to book before all the places are snapped up!
https://www.thecakecollege.com/beginners-masterclass
*Discount code valid from 1st to 31st August, and only valid on the Beginners Masterclass - must not be used when booking any other class*
If you're interested in doing our Flowers & Swirls Cupcake Class then don't wait to book - we only have ONE space left for the rest of this year!
Find out more and snap it up on the link below………🧁
https://www.thecakecollege.com/flowers-and-swirls-cupcake-class
A new design - simple, classic three tier with spray of sugar roses, waxflower, hydrangea and jasmine
Letting the sugar flowers speak for themselves, but with a little pop of gold!
A local venue with local suppliers and produce. I have a display at the gorgeous in Little Wittenham today, for their wedding open day.
These organic flowers were grown by me, just down the road in in Long Wittenham to dress a semi naked cake. Perfect for the oak framed Fison Barn. They include cosmos, dahlias, scabious, sweet peas, nigella, parsley flower, tarragon flower ad grasses.
If you’re looking for a stunning rural venue, do pop in today! Open until 3pm.
I loved working on this beautiful wedding for Sharon and Richard 💕
A discount on this lovely new class!
Thanks to all that voted for their choice of class for our July offer. By a few votes, the winner was our Fault Line Cake Class, which lots of you were keen to see discounted. And who can blame you? This gorgeous class is ideal for beginners to baking and decorating, and you'll learn all sorts of great techniques including how to make the perfect sponge, buttercream covering, and piping too.
So for this month only, you can get 10% off any date of our Fault Line Cake Class, if you book using discount code 'JULY' on the website.
*Can only be used on the Fault Line Cake Class, valid until 31st July 2024*
https://www.thecakecollege.com/fault-line-cake-class
It was lovely to see one of my 2023 couples, R&S in a real wedding feature in this month.
Such a gorgeous wedding last summer, captured by .
I designed a classic four tier white cake for the day, featuring soft ruffles, stencilling, bespoke monogram and an abundance of handmade sugar flowers to match the fresh florals by
The cake had tiers of traditional fruit, zesty lemon, raspberry ripple and spiced carrot, as well as gluten free cupcakes.
This couple were a joy to work with!
Thank you to for the feature
Thank you to E&A for sending me some beautiful shots of their amazing wedding last month. Held in a private estate, the marquee was completely stunning when decked out by with hanging installations and beautiful centrepieces. Jo also provided me with beautiful blooms in order for me to arrange a full cascade on the five tier Lemon and Elderflower cake, which was served with berries and cream as dessert. Just gorgeous!
Back to classes again this week after a very busy week at last week. We’ve got Luxury Cupcakes, Flowers and Swirls and Basic Baking. Looking forward to seeing some of you there!
All set for tomorrow! Lovely words from James 💕
We're all ready for this week's Beginners Masterclass! Below are some kind words from James, one of our lovely previous students who did this class -
"I was a little nervous going into the masterclass as I wasn’t sure what to expect, but you made me feel so welcome. I can’t believe how much I have learned. As I took my time there was no pressure whatsoever. Everything was perfect from the beautiful setting to the amazing tutoring I had. I was honestly quite sad to leave. Thank you so much - I will definitely be back."
We're fully booked this time, but if you'd like to spend a few days learning lots of new skills with us like James did, then head to our website to find out more and book your space on a future date. 👇🏻
https://www.thecakecollege.com/beginners-masterclass
Throwback to this glorious wedding, in one of my absolute favourite venues
I love setting up here in these beautiful and historic surroundings amongst the buzz of the other suppliers doing the same.
Gorgeous florals by
In conjunction with
And another class that's had a bit of a refresh is our ever popular Basic Baking Class. But we're not changing things straight away, so for now there is a choice of two versions of this class, and in each you'll learn to make different bakes.
If you book the April or June date, you will make a classic light and delicious vanilla sponge cake with American style buttercream, a lemon drizzle loaf cake, and fudgy chocolate brownies
And if you book the September or November date, you will make a chocolate sponge cake with American style buttercream, a zesty lemon Swiss roll, and delicious classic scones as well.
Of course, if you want to become a total baking guru that can do all of the above, then you can book both dates! 👇🏻
https://www.thecakecollege.com/basic-baking-class
Introducing a new class from me at 😍
When we created the Fault Line class three years ago, we never imagined it would be so popular for so long. Whilst it’s always still fully booked, we thought she deserved a bit of a refresh to keep her modern.
The sprinkles are gone and replaced with contemporary buttercream piping to fill the gap. We will work on rosettes and hydrangeas as well as fillers and leaves. Then we will crack out the edible gold and silver leaf to make it all pop. And don’t worry, it’s still a from scratch class, baking your sponges and making your American buttercream yourself, in a colour scheme of your choice 😃
Two dates are now booking on the website. I look forward to seeing lots of you there!
New class! I love this one. The ever popular Fault Line class has had a refresh to reflect a more modern style. Booking now! ❤️
Our Fault Line Cake Class has had a refresh! Gone are the sprinkles that we love but that do tend to go EVERYWHERE (you can probably hear Steph's sigh of relief from there). And in their place is beautiful floral piping. 😍
This is the perfect class for a beginner, a day full of baking, buttercream and fun. We've got two dates to choose from, head to our website to reserve yours…….
https://www.thecakecollege.com/fault-line-cake-class
Come on Spring! What is this weather!?
Starting to feel a bit desperate here. This sugar cherry blossom from a wedding last summer makes me feel hopeful though. I’m looking forward to another year of edible and cut flowers on the allotment.
No classes this week, but watch this space for two brand new ones coming to the website soon! We’ve been busy designing some fab new Buttercream classes 😀
Such a gorgeous day! Thanks Katie Amanda 💕
Our April offer is now LIVE!
As some of you may have spotted from the website, we've decided to stop running our Marble & Big Flowers Cake Class, and the next date will be the last chance to do this class. So to soften the blow, we have made it the discounted class for this month. This 2 day class is ideal for anybody looking to learn how to make statement sugar flowers, and the marbling technique too.
To book yourself a bargain place, just use discount code 'APRIL' at check out for 10% off. 👇🏻
https://www.thecakecollege.com/marble-and-flowers-class
I’m looking forward to teaching this popular two day class this week.
Two tiers, baked from scratch, filled with buttercream, ganached for super sharp edges and then iced in silky fondant. We make this gorgeous edible wafer paper foliage spray to decorate it. Every time we run this class we have 8 very different takes on my design. I love it! I’ve even stolen some student colour combinations and arrangement ideas before!
A bit about me, today. When I'm not working on wedding cakes and dessert tables for my clients, I can usually be found in the barn at . If you're a newer follower, you may not know that this is how I spend some of my time.
Based in beautiful settings in the Berkshire countryside, we are one of the few dedicated bespoke cake schools in the country. We offer a huge range of classes from beginner level cupcakes and basic baking, right through to wedding cake classes, advanced sugar flowers and four day masterclasses in creating entire desert tables.
The environment is relaxed and fun (no scary culinary classroom here). We welcome students of all abilities and backgrounds and work with you in small numbers to achieve amazing results.
We believe in helping you to learn everything from scratch. Baking sponges, making American or Swiss meringue buttercream, making ganache. Unless we are focussing down on a specific decorating skill, nothing is ready made for you, so that you learn as much as possible and can replicate it at home.
I've been teaching for 5 years across 25 different classes (and counting!). It's lovely environment where people come back time and time again.
This week I'm looking forward to two different cupcake classes as well as a favourite, and iced cookie class.
Have a nosey around the website and see if anything takes your fancy!
https://www.thecakecollege.com
***NEW CLASS!***
Introducing a gorgeous new class for spring, our Pretty Cake Basics Class. It will teach you the basics of using sugarpaste as a finish, including using ganache for a smooth, professional finish, getting those all important sharp edges and how to finish off with beautiful moulded flower details.
I love this technique. Not as tricky as it appears and I know that we will have a classroom full of unique takes on my design!
Head over to to book your place!
Another new class! Lots of lovely spring prettiness. I love this bas relief technique. Not as tricky as it looks and it will elevate your celebration cakes. Come along to find out how 😀
***NEW CLASS***!!!
Introducing a gorgeous new class for spring, our Pretty Cake Basics Class. As the name says, it will teach you the basics of using sugarpaste as a finish, including crumb coating with ganache for a smooth professional finish, getting those all important sharp edges, and how to finish off with beautiful design details too.
Full details are on the link below……….👇🏻
https://www.thecakecollege.com/pretty-cake-basics
And only one spot left on this fun new class, happening in May 💕
Keep your eyes peeled for a new class coming soon too 😀
Only one space left on our new Celebration Cake Class - it's certainly been a popular one! If you'd like to take the last place and come and join us in May for a day of baking and decorating fun, then book via our website and we'll look forward to seeing you then.
And stay tuned, for another new class about to be launched…….!
https://www.thecakecollege.com/celebration-cake-class
One spot remaining for later this week! It’s a lovely one 😃
Our fully booked Flowers & Swirls Cupcake Class being held next week now has TWO places available due to a double cancellation.
This is the perfect class to learn all of your cupcake basics, including baking, buttercream and 4 different piping techniques. Head to our website to snap these places up……….🧁👇🏻
https://www.thecakecollege.com/flowers-and-swirls-cupcake-class
“Dear Clare
We just wanted to say thank you for creating our incredible wedding cake. You brought our vision to life and it was so beautiful. Each cake was so delicious and our guests absolutely loved it.”
Kind words from Z&G who were a joy to work with at the end of 2023. Thank you both so much!
Their cake was entirely bespoke and festooned with my speciality - handmade sugar flowers. Get in touch if you have something similar in mind for you big day!
Only one space left on our new Celebration Cake Class - it's certainly been a popular one! If you'd like to take the last place and come and join us in May for a day of baking and decorating fun, then book via our website and we'll look forward to seeing you then.
And stay tuned, for another new class about to be launched…….!
https://www.thecakecollege.com/celebration-cake-class
Only a couple of days until Mothers Day but don't panic if you haven't got anything sorted yet! Our gift vouchers make an ideal present and can be sent instantly (or on a future date of your choice) so are perfect for the last minute present buyers amongst you.
They can be personalised as well, and even better, you may just get to share the results of the class. 😁🧁
https://www.thecakecollege.com/giftvouchers
It was so lovely to see these shots today, of J&R’s cake cutting back at Christmas.
I loved making this cake. Hours and hours spent on handmade sugar poinsettias for that cascade, but it was worth every second. When I suggested this design I wasn’t sure they would go for it but this lovely couple went all out on their cake. Thank you both for trusting me with it!
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The first hints of sun are making me feel long for the long hot days of summer. We are nearly there.
Remind that I wanted this when I’m cursing 40 degree heat in marquees like this one last year 😂
I’m taking much fewer wedding commissions this year, with classes being busier. But do get in touch if you have an idea for a beautiful bespoke cake 💕
**March offer now live**!!
This month it's the turn of our Luxury Cupcake Class to be offered at 10% off. To join us for a day of fun, baking, cupcakes, learning new skills, and general all round prettiness, head to our website and use discount code 'MARCH' when checking out. 👇🏻
https://www.thecakecollege.com/luxury-cupcake-class
This code can only be used on our Luxury Cupcake Class (any date - even the March date which is already discounted!), and expires on 31st March.
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A little peak at the cake I delivered to @belmondlemanoir on Monday evening for the beautiful wedding of Sylvia and Derek. A simple ivory iced cake, all three tiers were Raspberry Ripple. Decorated with the bride’s favourite from her rose garden, recreated in sugar - David Austin Lady Sylvia roses and eucalyptus foliage. Not many people go for the more traditional softly rounded edge on their cakes now, as most want crisp, sharp edges. But I have to say, this style has my heart. It’s so simple and beautiful. Fresh florals provided by @fabulousflowers, which were stunning as always. Thank you for elevating the cake wtih that gorgeous floral pedestal! This wedding was so intimate and a joy to work on. Congratulations to you both!
A little video of the detail from K&M’s cake on Sunday 💕🌸
A little step by step of how I create one of my designs, from initial sketch to the last photo I take at the wedding venue.
A little step by step of how I create one of my designs, from initial sketch to the last photo I take at the wedding venue.
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