You said yes to making the cake…

This is how you make sure it turns out right.

From planning to execution — without the chaos

This is not a course you chip away at indefinitely. Buttercream Cake Mastery gives you a clear, proven system to take a buttercream cake from planning to delivery. You know exactly what to do, with confidence.

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This course is for people who’ve already committed and want it to go smoothly.

✔️ Parents making birthday cakes

✔️ Friends or family members making milestone or wedding cakes

✔️ Brides & grooms making their own wedding cake because the occasion feels too important to outsource

✔️ Cake makers who’ve accepted a paid order

Let’s be real - your first cake isn’t about absolute perfection.

It’s about knowing exactly what to do without second-guessing yourself. When the day arrives, you’ve already got it calmly sorted.

“Last year, my best friends asked me to make their wedding cake. I wasn’t confident in my abilities with a fixed date coming up so I signed up to Buttercream Cake Mastery. On the weekend, I just made them their dream wedding cake!

I am so so grateful I signed up to this. Thanks Thao for an amazing and well structured course!”

Mikaela Bogaardt

“When I took the Buttercream Cake Mastery course, my objective was to be able to make my daughter's birthday cakes and this was it! I was so proud of myself!”

Jenny Wong

“I completed my first wedding cake and delivered it smoothly on the day. The DTC vanilla cake and buttercream are a dream to work with. Thank you so much, Thao!”

Erica Kidwell

What happens between now and delivery

Decisions are made early, not the night before

You practise with intention, not five times by trial and error

The process fits your life, not last-minute fixes

When the day arrives, you’re done, not problem-solving

Inside Buttercream Cake Mastery, you’ll get:

A deep understanding of cake and buttercream structure

Understand why things work so you can troubleshoot instead of just guessing.

Reliable, consistent cake & buttercream recipes trusted by over 10,000 students — often described as “a dream to work with.”

Recipes that work

An approach that benefits any skill level

Whether you’re making your first celebration cake or refining existing skills, our Cake Smarter, Not Harder® approach meets you where you are.

Complex steps broken down into clear decisions, guided by 13 years of experience — not trends, shortcuts, or noise.

Clear, experience-led teaching

A smarter, more efficient way to work

Fewer failed bakes, less trial and error, and a smoother workflow that fits around real life

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4,750 students. 539 five-star reviews.

“I followed the course’s principles and guides. Honestly, I’ve never been so chilled in the past making cakes.”

— Jaclyn JC

“My first ever cake for my daughter’s birthday was a huge success!

I cannot begin to tell you how many of the guests raved about how good it tasted, and are still sending me messages!”

— Antonella

“Made my own wedding cake on the weekend.

I’m so incredibly thankful to have learnt all my skills from the Buttercream Cake Mastery course.” 

— Jasmine Misaghian

What you’ll learn

The cake-making process is broken down into an efficient 4-step framework you can apply to any cake.

  • Many cake makers jump straight into baking and decorating, then realise too late that key decisions were never properly thought through.

    This step helps you zoom out first — so you’re clear on the cake you’re making, the constraints you’re working within, and how to approach it calmly from the start.

    Modules included:

    ✓ Mindset
    Build confidence in your decision-making so you’re not second-guessing every step.

    ✓ Toolbox
    Understand the tools, equipment, and essentials you actually need — and what you don’t.

    ✓ Time Management
    Learn how to think through a cake build in a way that fits around real life, not last-minute stress.

    ✓ Food Safety Overview
    An summary of basic food safety considerations.

  • This step teaches you how to standardise your cake-making process so your cakes behave predictably, results are consistent, and you’re no longer relying on guesswork.

    By understanding what stays the same — and why — you reduce unnecessary trial and error and create a calmer, more efficient way of working in the kitchen.

    Modules included:

    ✓ Baking Foundation
    Understand the fundamentals that make baking tall cakes reliable and repeatable.

    ✓ The DTC Standardised Baking System
    Learn how standardisation removes uncertainty and leads to consistent results across different cakes.

    ✓ Buttercream Foundation
    Understand buttercream structure, consistency, and behaviour so it works with you, not against you.

  • This step focuses on the mechanics of buttercream cake making. You’ll learn an efficient process to build a cake in which very step supports the next, and nothing is done unnecessarily.

    The result is a cake that is stable, and intentional, not just look good in the moment.

    Modules included:

    ✓ Cake Cutting, Filling, Assembling & Structure

    ✓ Smooth Sides & Sharp Edges

    ✓ Square Cakes & Stacking Tiers

    ✓ DTC Signature Concrete Buttercream Finish

    ✓ DTC Signature Watercolour Buttercream Finishes

  • All the prep work leads to this, where you can let your creativity free. Dress your cake in all the cool edible things and watch your vision come to life!

    Modules included:

    ✓Contemporary Chocolate Decorations

    ✓ Fresh Floral Decorations

    ✓ Edible Gold Leaf

    ✓ Edible Paint Splashes

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Join Buttercream Cake Mastery today and you’ll also get instant access to:

1

The Buttercream Solution

Our unique whole-egg buttercream recipe is designed to be adapted to different needs without reinventing the wheel every time.

Includes:

  • DTC Buttercream Recipe

  • 10 flavour variations from one base

  • Mixer-specific quantity charts (4.6L-20L)

  • Sweetness adjustment guidance

  • Filling and covering quantities for cakes from 4”-12”.

2

The Perfect Vanilla Cake

One reliable vanilla cake recipe made with just six everyday ingredients, designed specifically for stability and structure.

Includes:

  • DTC Vanilla Cake Recipe

  • DTC Vanilla Cupcake & Baked Donut Recipes

  • Baking charts (batter quantities, scaling ratios & baking times for cakes from 4”-12”)

3

Easy Isomalt Decorations

Create stunning, modern cake decorations with just one ingredient: isomalt.

Includes:

  • Pulled isomalt

  • Isomalt bowl sail

  • Isomalt shards

  • Isomalt shapes

Just a minute… this isn’t for everyone.

This course may not be a good fit for you if:

❌ You’re looking for a quick hack or shortcut rather than understanding how and why things work.

❌ You want to follow recipes blindly without learning how to troubleshoot when something goes wrong.

❌ You expect perfect results without practice

❌ You prefer trendy techniques over reliable, repeatable results.

❌ You’re not willing to slow down in the beginning so things feel easier and faster later.

Trusted by cake makers who value clarity and consistency

  • Celebration cake with a lion figure on top, a golden leaf, and jungle animal decorations, with the name Arlo and the number 4 on the side.

    "Buttercream Mastery has truly elevated my cake design skills. "

    I can now create my cakes efficiently and effectively. No more wasting time on other online resources. Thanks to the effective methods in the course, I can now streamline my time to create beautiful and tasty cakes.

    Lydya

  • A four-tier wedding cake decorated with edible and real dried flowers and herbs, placed on a decorative gold stand on a wooden surface.

    "It’s one of the best online courses I’ve taken as a pastry chef."

    Fondant was easy for me, but buttercream cakes were a challenge. Thao’s course changed that completely . The time-saving techniques and professional finishes are truly game-changing.

    Vanessa Cobo

  • A tall white cake decorated with white floral designs and brown leaves, placed on a wooden cake stand with a light blue cloth underneath.

    “Stop wasting time and invest."

    The first course I ever invested in was Buttercream Cake Mastery. I was a hobby baker who really needed help, and to this day I still use the recipes and techniques. The buttercream is delicate, delicious, and so easy to work with. Worth every penny.

    Niki from meraki_cakestudio

  • A two-tier white wedding cake decorated with white orchids, roses, and dried flowers, set against a wooden backdrop.

    “I purchased this course as a gift to myself before I even started my cake business and all I can say is WOW!"

    The way Thao has simplified the whole process to cut down on wasted time is amazing. The principles taught in this course are also applicable to different varieties of buttercream so extremely transferrable.

    Ayesha Parsons

  • A tall, white birthday cake decorated with pink and beige flowers and gold accents, topped with macarons, pink frosting dollops, and two tall candles. The cake is on a round black-and-white base on a wooden surface, with white cloth around it.

    "See yourself grow in a short time!"

    If only I had bought this course earlier…it would have saved me so much time and lessons that I had to learn on my own. A complete course where you see and learn so much and most of all see yourself grow in a very short time! I loved it so much that I also bought the other courses 🙈.

    Daisy

  • A decorated cake with a white textured surface, a light blue semi-circular panel, a silver cross, a tissue, and a cake topper that says 'Salutations' in gold. The cake is on a round white base on a table.

    "Cakes made easy!"

    I was struggling for many years with different recipes and techniques until I found DTC courses. It’s the best investment ever and has given me the confidence to sell cakes.

    Antonella

  • Pink frosted cake with piped swirls and golden star-shaped decorations on top, displayed on a gold cake stand.

    "A complete course!"

    This course right here is the most concise course ever. I spent endless hours searching for techniques on youtube but with this course I do not have to look anywhere else!!! So worth it !!!!

    S. Hash

Enroll in Buttercream Cake Mastery

AUD 699

One time payment

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A clear process, proven recipes and no last-minute panic.

✓ Lifetime access to course content

✓ Lifetime access to Student Facebook Community

✓ Free access to future course updates & trainings

✓ Direct support from Thao

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To make sure nothing slips through the cracks

You’ll also get access to these bonus guides when you enroll today:

1. Five rookie mistakes beginner cake-makers should avoid.

2. The Calm Cake Delivery Playbook.

3. How to choose the right food colourings for your buttercream cakes.

4. The truth about yellow butter and white buttercream.

5. How to combat buttercream cracks, condensation & melting.

6. My heart-stopping cake disasters and what you can learn from them.

7. Are you ready to turn your cake hobby into a business?

8. Common "Uninformed Clients" Paint Points and How to Address Them

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A two-tiered cake with abstract pink, blue, and gray watercolor designs, adorned with a cluster of purple orchids on top.
Colorful desert-themed cake with cactus, lime wedge, strawberries, pineapple, and decorative white chocolate pieces, set against yellow background.
A white, cylindrical cake on a cake stand, with a cake spatula beside it, inside a bakery or cafe.
Pink and purple floral arrangement in a tall cake with watercolor pink and gold design on a white cake stand.
Abstract metal sculptures in rose gold, black, and white marble colors displayed on concrete pedestals and a white table against a plain white background.
A hand holding a pink frosting flower cake decoration above a pink frosted cake on a white circular cake board against a white background.
Colorful abstract cakes with floral and splatter paint decorations displayed on a table.
A two-tiered cake with a silver and pink paint splatter design, topped with pink orchids and abstract white and black decorations.
Colorful, pastel-themed multi-layer cakes decorated with candy, sprinkles, and Lego-inspired decorations.
A hand holding a photograph of a decorated cake with orange and white icing, surrounded by other photos of cakes and desserts on a pink background with pink flowers and small candies.
A tall cake with abstract, colorful, and metallic toppers on a white cake stand against a plain light wall.
Two minimalist decorated cakes on white platforms set against a pink background, one with gray icing and colorful paint strokes, the other with pink icing and abstract gold, black, and gray accents.

Long-term support, not quick fixes

Buttercream Cake Mastery is designed to build long-term confidence, not quick wins you forget a week later.

You get lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the course whenever you need it — whether you’re preparing for your first cake or refining your process years later.

You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll join a supportive student community, with direct access to Thao for troubleshooting, clarity, and guidance when you’re stuck.

If you’re willing to practise and follow the process, you’ll always have the support you need to move forward with confidence.

An investment that pays off

  • Two-tiered pale yellow wedding cake decorated with pink and white flowers, placed on a wooden table in a decorated venue.

    "The course is packed with so much valuable information that I still refer to it years later. "

    Highly recommend for anyone looking to gain a thorough understanding of buttercream cake techniques (not just a simple how-to demo!), improve their skills or level up their processes.

    Celeste Scott

  • A pink birthday cake with gold leaf accents, decorated with pink roses around the base, with a topper that says "Happy Birthday" in red cursive writing.

    "This course has genuinely been a game changer for me and my business."

    I always used to dream of getting those sharp flawless finishes and with Thao’s guidance I can now achieve that. I get so many compliments on the DTC buttercream as the taste is divine and I can now tackle those square cakes with ease.

    Mashooda Patka

  • A two-tier pink cake decorated with red and pink flowers, with the word 'Savy' written in red on the top tier, displayed on a glass cake stand on a wooden barrel against a wooden wall background.

    "The course is my bible – I never make a cake without it open in front of me."

    It’s helped me achieve consistency, reliability and finally – smooth finished and sharp edges! The temperature guides for buttercream changed the game for me. I still can’t believe I can make two tiered cakes now!!!!

    Isabella M

  • Gray frosted cake decorated with gold and metallic leaf accents, topped with irregular-shaped chocolate or caramel shards, on a white cake stand against a white background.

    "Absolutely a game changer!"

    I’ve never thought straight side and sharp edge could be easily achieved. I had scrolled the entire Youtube, tried everything I can but did not work, until I bought this course.

    Hayley Luu

  • A tiered white wedding cake with dried floral decorations on top, placed on a wooden barrel with a eucalyptus garland around it in a rustic setting.

    "Great recipes and processes."

    This is a great course for those learning to make layered cakes and those wanting to refine their skills and processes. Gave me back a lot of time.

    Love this course!

    Erin

  • A birthday cake with pink dripping icing, a clear balloon with colorful confetti, and three gold candles outdoors on a grassy field.

    "I love this whole course!"

    I use the recipes time and time again for birthday cakes and other occasions and it’s been such a blessing to find something so easy to use and so delicious. Highly recommend to anyone!

    Rebecca

  • A wedding cake decorated with white roses, pink leaves, silver floral designs, and small pink edible pearls. There is a 'Happy Wedding' topper and a white base cake on a white surface.

    "Over the years I have invested in many buttercream cake courses however this is by far THE BEST!! "

    The unique combination of ingredients and simplified process meant I was able to quickly master buttercream cakes that are truly delicious and so easy to master. Thank you Thao, your courses are simply…..Genius!

    Shazia Khan

  • A three-tiered birthday cake decorated with clouds, trees, and plush animal toppers. The cake features a 'Happy Birthday' sign and has a nature-themed design.

    "The best investment I’ve made in my cake making hobby turned small business. "

    I love how how every step is so stream lined and easy to follow. Whenever I get rusty, I always go back to watching the videos in the courses and it’s like I never stopped baking.

    Michelle Faith Tan

 FAQs

  • You’ll need some basic tools like a stand mixer, turntable, scraper and offset spatulas. Inside the course, we give you a full tools list with budget options and what’s not worth spending money on, so you can start simple and build as you go.

  • The course includes videos, presentations and written materials you can learn from in your own time. There’s no live component, but when you ask a question in the course or FB group, Thao (and other students) reply in real time.

  • Buttercream Cake Mastery gives you the full A–Z foundation for modern buttercream cake making. It includes baking basics and the DTC vanilla cake recipe. The Versatile Baker goes much deeper into baking science and the full DTC baking system (35+ recipes). The only overlap between the two courses is the vanilla cake recipe and some basic principles.

  • No - because recipes alone won’t give you long-lasting success. It’s the system behind the recipes that matters: understanding ingredients, technique, timing, structure, temperature and troubleshooting. That’s what creates consistent, results.

  • Yes — you get lifetime access. You can revisit the course anytime and as often as you like. If the course is ever retired in the future, you’ll be notified well in advance.

  • The written materials are in downloadable PDF form. Most of our students print these out to keep in a folder for easy access in the kitchen. The videos are not downloadable but you can access them any time via the course platform.

  • We’ve hosted our courses on Teachable since 2016.