In addition to the 500+ baking recipes on my site, I offer focused resources to help you sharpen your skills and become the best home baker you can be.
If you’re a home baker who wants to improve your skills or learn in-depth techniques, you’re in the right place.
Let’s talk about what you want.
You want perfectly silky-smooth buttercream without the unwanted additives.
You want the best homemade buttercream recipes gathered in one place, plus guidance on pairing the right buttercream with the ideal cake or cupcake flavor for your tastes.
You want to save money by making bakery-style cupcakes and simple stacked cakes at home.
I have the answers you need.
Sure, you could hunt for recipes and piece together tutorials from across the web, but that takes time and it’s hard to know which sources are truly reliable. You need material from someone who’s been in your shoes—a self-taught baker who found the easiest, most consistent ways to get perfect buttercream, beautiful cupcakes, and professional-looking layer cakes.
My ebook, The Home Baker’s Guide to Basic Buttercream
OR
My course, Mastering The Basics of Cupcake Decorating
OR
My course, Mastering the Basics of Multi-Layer Cakes
are for you!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
The Home Baker’s Guide to Basic Buttercream (ebook)
This cookbook is packed with easy buttercream recipes and practical guidance to help you get reliable results every time.
IN THIS BOOK, YOU WILL FIND…
• 25+ American buttercream recipes with serving sizes to help you plan.
• Full-color photos for each recipe.
• How to properly prepare your ingredients for consistent results.
• Ways to make your buttercream suitable for specific allergies and dietary needs.
• My recommended equipment to streamline your work.
• Pairing suggestions for cakes and cupcakes.
• Time-saving tips and techniques to achieve perfect buttercream every time.
• Clear troubleshooting guidance with photos.
• Instructions on how to convert recipes for different bake sizes (cupcakes, various cake pans, brownies).
• Detailed storage advice.
• Ideas for using leftover buttercream and cake.
• Measurements in both cups and grams for international bakers.
• Approachable, fun recipes that mirror the style of my website.
MASTERING THE BASICS OF CUPCAKE DECORATING
IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL FIND…
• A list of the simple supplies you’ll need to learn basic cupcake decorating skills.
• The best way to practice decorating before you work on actual cupcakes.
• Three decorating techniques you can master without piping tips.
• Seven additional cupcake techniques you can learn using just three basic piping tips.
• Instruction from baking teacher Lynn April delivered in under an hour—condensed, hands-on teaching that would otherwise take several hours in person.
• A practical workbook to guide your practice.
• The ability to pause the lessons whenever you need to.
• Lifetime access to the course content.
MASTERING THE BASICS OF MULTI-LAYER CAKES
IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL FIND…
• The simple supplies needed to learn basic cake assembly and decorating.
• Clear guidance for stacking two- and three-layer (and taller) cakes, both with and without fillings.
• Step-by-step instruction on applying a proper crumb coat.
• Two straightforward methods for applying your final coat of buttercream.
• Basic piping techniques to embellish your cake and how to place them on your finished cake.
• Instruction from Lynn April in under an hour—efficient teaching that replaces a longer in-person session.
• A helpful workbook to accompany the course.
• The ability to pause lessons and lifetime access to the materials.
WHY NOW?
You can begin improving your baking skills today.
When you buy the ebook, it downloads instantly and is yours to keep. When you purchase a course, you’ll have permanent access to it—even if enrollment closes.
The Home Baker’s Guide to Basic Buttercream — $24.97
Mastering The Basics of Cupcake Decorating — $47
Mastering The Basics of Multi-Layer Cakes — $47
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Lynn is such a genuine and engaging instructor. She makes me feel excited and empowered to decorate cupcakes! I didn’t expect to see so many different types of swirls and wish I had watched this class before decorating cupcakes for my niece’s birthday. Kids who love to bake would enjoy this class too!”
– Julie Y.
“Absolutely loved this class and found it extremely informative. I’ve watched countless decorating videos, but this is the first time I was prompted to practice using Lynn’s method. With four kids I’ve decorated many cupcakes and cakes; her approach is a great way to get the jitters out before starting. She made everything seem simple and kept me engaged the whole time. Great class!”
– Kristin H.
Ready to get started? Click one of the buttons below to purchase and begin learning—I’ll guide you to where you want to go.