Vertical cakes

This ain’t your typical layer cake. And no, there’s no Photoshop foolery going on. We turned rolls of lemon sponge cake filled with raspberry buttercream frosting on its head, and the result is… so incredibly fun! Meet our vertical layer cake, a whimsical dessert that has four lean and long cake layers in every impressive slice. Topped with just a simple meringue frosting and festive sprinkles, this clever cake will leave you looking like a culinary mastermind once you get a peek at the…

For the husband’s 32nd birthday I decided to use this reference image from pinterest to create this gorgeous cake. Well I was spell-bound at the sheer beauty of this pain staking wonder. My h…

You've made sheet cakes and cupcakes and layer cakes before. Now it's time to level up and learn how to make a vertical cake that will wow all your friends.

How to beautifully decorate cakes

The top tip for making a GBBO-worthy vertical layer cake? Keep the sponge cake batter light and airy by employing the correct mixing and folding techniques.

"This vertical spin on a cherished classic is packed with spices and sure to impress. The brown butter cream cheese frosting truly takes the vertical cake over the top!" —Mark Neufang, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Classic Wedding cake with sweet avalanche roses. ivory fondant, piped vertical lines and piped pearls

You've made sheet cakes and cupcakes and layer cakes before. Now it's time to level up and learn how to make a vertical cake that will wow all your friends.