NEW Tiered Cake Tutorial

Our BRAND NEW tutorial update covers every aspect of building stable, delivery-proof tiered cakes

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We're SO excited to be welcoming you back into the Copper Fork Cakes studio for our BRAND NEW cake tutorial updates!

These course were originally released in 2019, covering every aspect of our buttercream cake methods. In the time since then, we have continued to learn and evolve in our craft, and felt it was important to bring our current and future students along on this journey. We have re-filmed every portion of our buttercream process, resulting in longer, more in-depth, documentary style tutorials. The updates also feature a focus on cake production and productivity from a business perspective, which is aimed at helping those of you who are busy making a career out of cake!

We can't wait to share this brand new cakie goodness with you!

A little peek inside...

This course will cover...

  • Start to finish demonstration of building a three tier buttercream cake including...
  • Tiered cake board prep, including our centre doweling method
  • Preparing cake layers for tiered cakes
  • Discussion on the best kinds off cake recipes to be using for tiered cake (recipes not included)
  • Building and crumb coating tiers
  • How to determine the quantity and ideal placement of internal dowels for optimum structural support
  • The Copper Fork Cakes unique method for neatly and easily stacking buttercream tiers
  • Sealing the join between tiers without internal boards showing (no need for ribbon here!)
  • Discussion on floral sourcing options
  • How to safely prepare cake florals
  • Tips for creating beautiful fresh floral arrangements on cakes


But we haven't stopped there!

Arguably the most valuable part of this tutorial is the written material provided at the end! I have included a fourteen page handbook that covers everything I could think to share with you that I didn't have time to include in the video portion!

Some of the topics covered in this handbook include:

  • Recommendations for internal dowel quantities and my favourite tier size combinations
  • How to stack tiers with an uneven/rough edge
  • Returning refrigerated buttercream to a workable consistency
  • Tips on freezing, storing, and using cake layers
  • How to minimise condensation on buttercream cakes
  • The kinds of florals you can and cant use on cakes
  • How to prepare florals so that they last longer on cakes before wilting
  • When you should stack tiered cakes before delivery and when to stack on site
  • Everything I include in my car delivery kit
  • Fourteen game-changing tips to make cake deliveries much less stressful
  • The various kinds of buttercream cracks: why they happen, how to prevent them, and how to fix them
  • Making a baking/cake schedule that works for you, as well as my personal weekly schedule
  • Some helpful cake related clauses to include in your terms and conditions
  • A list of where I purchase my tools and materials

and much more!


What is not covered in this course:

  • My buttercream and ultra white buttercream recipe, and how to achieve a smooth bubble free finish - this is covered in the Buttercream Foundations Tutorial
  • The triangular finish on the base tier of the cake - this will be covered in the FREE Triangular Lined Tutorial
  • Cake recipes

Check out some snippets below!




See what past students have to say...

Erin from Ezmay's Cakes

"Eliza's tutorials are easy to understand and her tips and tricks are really practical - I had a few aha! Moments. I now own a blow torch!!! IYKYK!!!
I Love Eliza's approach to cake making. She is thorough, methodical and light hearted too.
Worth the investment. I come back to these often."

Courtney from Teehan Bakery

"WORTH. EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. I've been a caker for 10 plus years, but I really wanted to take a solid class for the essentials on stacking, solid buttercream to go against warm weather and LOOK NO FURTHER. Eliza answers every question you can think of, her methods are solid, and if you have any questions she is happy to answer. I have never ever paid for a class besides this one because it was THAT WORTH IT. Can't wait for more classes, thank you Eliza for sharing all your tips! Xoxo Court"

Katie from Mrs. Sugar Booger LLC

"I thought the tutorials were very helpful! I was able to make thorough notes and recreate the look myself using some of my own techniques.
I especially love how the tutorials are broken down into "chapters," making it easy to go back and find a specific part if you need to refresh your memory. Eliza is great and so talented!"

Emily from Sweet Tooth by Emily Ann

"I’ve been so inspired by your talent! Your tips and tricks are amazingly helpful. I strive to be as clean, neat and smooth with my buttercream, which I learned tons from you! So thankful for your tutorials/info. Such a game changer for ANYONE wanting to increase their skills!"

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Mayra from Desserts by May

Absolutely amazing! The way she explains everything so thoroughly and detailed, make’s understanding the process so much better. I’ve learned so much from all the tutorials I’ve purchased and they have never failed me. Thank you for taking the time to create these tutorials and for inviting us into a glimpse of your caking life!

Your Instructor


Eliza Stubbings
Eliza Stubbings

At the age of 21, Eliza left behind a university degree to turn her lifelong passion for baking into a small business.In January of 2017, Copper Fork Cakes came to fruition in her parents kitchen on Sydney's Northern Beaches. With a growing Instagram and a determination to develop her cake skills, Eliza quickly established and grew her reputation as a buttercream wedding cake designer in her area. By 2019, Copper Fork Cakes grew out of the home kitchen and into a cake studio, allowing her the space to dream up CFC's next big adventure! In July of that year, Eliza released her first online cake tutorials, in which she demonstrates and shares the entirety of her unique buttercream process. In 2020 Eliza created the first ever #archcake and added this fast growing cake trend to her online cakes classes Today, while also navigating the challenges of a post-pandemic events industry, Eliza is continuing to make and sell cake tutorials, host classes, speak at industry events and of course, make buttercream wedding cakes.


Course Curriculum


  Tiered Cake Tutorial
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I still have a question following the tutorial?
Im going to be impressed if you do! However, if your question isn't answered in the videos or written material, the tutorial provides information on how to open up a direct line of communication with myself and Ill happily answer any questions that remain!

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