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Cake is our canvas.
We don't just follow recipes. We build armatures, sculpt faces, engineer against gravity, and coax sugar into something that doesn't look like it should exist — let alone be edible.
We lose track of time at the table. We take fifty photographs of our work before we cut it.
We feel it when something doesn't look right, and we feel it more when it finally does.
This isn't just a hobby. It's how we think. It's how we see.
You make things with your hands because it feeds something in you that nothing else does.
(And if someone calls you "just a cake decorator," you smile politely and let them think that.)
You're a cake artist. And you've always known the difference.
Cake is our canvas.
We don't just follow recipes. We build armatures, sculpt faces, engineer against gravity, and coax sugar into something that doesn't look like it should exist — let alone be edible.
We lose track of time at the table. We take fifty photographs of our work before we cut it.
We feel it when something doesn't look right, and we feel it more when it finally does.
This isn't just a hobby. It's how we think. It's how we see.
You make things with your hands because it feeds something in you that nothing else does.
(And if someone calls you "just a cake decorator," you smile politely and let them think that.)
You're a cake artist. And you've always known the difference.
Most tutorials hand you a list of steps and send you on your way. Avalon teaches you not only the steps — she pulls out the most valuable learning moments and explains the how and the why behind every technique. So the next time you sit down at your table, you're not following steps to carbon copy someone else's cake. You're equipped with the skills to create anything you can dream up. That's the difference between just following along and building a skill set that's actually yours.
The Vault is where that happens. One membership. Every technique. The full library, ready when you are.
That's the philosophy behind everything we've built inside Avalon Cakes School. We don't just teach you the cake. We teach you the craft.
Every piece of content in this vault was built around one idea: give you the tools to walk up to any cake you can dream up — and actually pull it off.
(That feeling? It never gets old.)
One member put it better than we ever could:
You're not building a collection of cakes. You're building a toolkit.
You know the one. An hour in, eight tabs open, twelve conflicting opinions, and somehow you've ended up watching something completely unrelated.
(Oh hey 3am, we meet again.)
Most free resources give you just enough to start and not nearly enough to finish. You're left filling in the gaps yourself, experimenting until something works, burning hours you didn't have.
We built something for exactly that moment.
The Skills Bank is a curated, searchable library of the golden nuggets from across our entire tutorial library — the real breakthroughs, the game-changing techniques, all organized so you can find what you need without the rabbit hole.
Once you know what you want to master, Skill Stacks take you the rest of the way. Curated step-by-step learning paths built around specific goals — so you always know exactly what to learn next.
200+ video tutorials covering every style, technique and skill level — from sculpted cakes and gravity-defying structures to hyper-realistic details, painted finishes, sugar flowers and beyond. Taught by Avalon and some of the most talented sugar artists in the world.
Every tutorial was built around transferable technique. Which means you're not just learning how to make that one specific cake — you're learning the approach, the thinking, the skills you take with you to every single cake after it. One tutorial can change how you work forever.
A suite of calculators you genuinely won't find anywhere else — designed to take the guesswork out of every cake before you even pick up a spatula.
Our sidebar calculator travels with you across the entire site — plug in your cake dimensions anywhere and instantly get your servings, batter amounts, icing quantities and more. When you're ready to go deeper, our full Cake Pricing Calculator does double duty — it tells you your amounts AND builds out your complete cake pricing for profit, all in one place.
Beyond the tutorials and calculators, membership includes a growing collection of resources designed to support your work every step of the way — from the kitchen to the finishing table.
Community
Connect with fellow cake artists inside our private Facebook group — a space to ask questions, share your work, and find your people.
Recipes
Our tried and true recipes used inside the tutorials themselves — all scaled by cup so they work universally with our volume-based cake charts and sidebar calculator. No guessing, no converting.
Printable Templates
Designed to print at home and easily tape together — so you can get accurate shapes and proportions without expensive equipment or complicated software.
Member-Only Partner Discounts
Exclusive discounts from our favorite sugar art suppliers and tools — because being part of this community should save you money too.
It really is my favorite school out there. So many tools, tips and ideas. Most importantly, your instruction is not only detailed but you make me comfortable enough to dive into what scares me – like sculpting!
I’m Avalon, and if you don’t know me yet… I’m your resident sugar mentor!
I’ve spent the last two decades obsessing over all things cake and sugar art, experimenting and often laying in bed late at night, working out in my head how to create something totally crazy.
You might have seen my work on Food Network, Super Mega Cakes, or at Cake International. But what I'm most proud of isn't any of that. It's the school I built because I couldn't find the resource I actually needed when I was in the thick of it.
(Turns out, building it yourself is sometimes the only option.)
Avalon Cakes School is everything I wish had existed when I was starting out. And I built it for you.
This plug and play pricing calculator not only costs out all your recipes, it even prices your finished products — overhead, labor, materials, taxes, profit margin, all of it in one place. Update an ingredient price once and every recipe that uses it updates automatically. Mix portions from multiple recipes into a single project. Factor in yield loss. Build complete custom order quotes that account for everything that actually eats into your profits.
500 recipe slots. Unlimited products. Available in English, Spanish, German, and French. Step-by-step video included.
(Google Sheets only.)
The PDF guide to the framework for sucessful pricing with clarity and confidence. No more guessing. No more undercharging. No more finishing a big order and wondering where the money went.
(Billed for 1 Year of Access at $95.00 $240.00)
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You amaze me, like seriously. Your face sculpting tutorial was THE most informative tutorial I think I may have ever watched. ...the tips and tricks you gave and your explanations were on point! I feel like I can actually sculpt a proper face now, with actual human cheeks and properly spaced eyes!
With the help of Avalon, I won silver for my wedding cake at Cake International, which resulted in a long term job with a local cake decorating shop. You have changed my life, thank you. My cakes are now professional. Avalon has given me so much knowledge, and I am still learning. Invest in yourself. A few pounds a month gave me the support and confidence to change my life forever! Thank you.
Because of Avalon Cakes School, I’ve made my first structure cake! I would have never thought I could do something like that!
I love the way her brain works and comes up with cakes and designs that just make me say wow and then because of this platform I can actually make it! I find her to be so unique!
Avalon Cakes has allowed me to expand my skills to another level completely! My cakes are now clean, structured and exactly what I visioned them to be in my head!
I wasn't confident. I was actually just a hobby baker when I joined Avalon Cakes. Now, I'm proudly running my small cake business from home thanks to all the knowledge I have learned through her tutorials and the Facebook group!
Love this class! Well explained and demonstrated, learned new techniques, and love Avalon! Can't wait to see more of you and your techniques!
Congrats!!! Great instructor !!!! Thanks for sharing your tips. Love the way you teach !!!
Avalon is such a great teacher and amazing cake artist. The class was so good, and I learned so many new techniques!
…What I love about this class is learning from someone who has gone through all the trial and error, and is sharing that experience with you. That is truly priceless. Fantastic class.
This was awesome. One of the main reasons I was so excited about joining Avalon's online school is because she thinks outside of the box, & I just love that. Just about anyone can make a cake the traditional way, but to create the way she does, conjuring up the unexpected & taking it to an over & beyond cake form, that's talent. And to share it with us, love her for that!
I want to thank you for your stellar tutorials. I just watched the winter wonderland, and can't wait to try everything! …I am learning so much in your school and am so grateful for the tips and tricks you are sharing. The more I watch of your tutorials, the more I appreciate how you are doing them and making the knowledge possible to learn and pickup.
Avalon, I have been a member since day one. I absolutely love and admire the things you come up with to teach us. Just when I thought I knew it all, BAAAM, here's another trick up your sleeve. You are easy to follow, some other people's tuts are really annoying to me. I guess you must have that special touch with your soft approach and easy to listen to music. I love your sense of humor, and usually can't wait to see whats in store for us next. Even though I am more on the advanced skill level, I still learn new things all the time. Thank you for sharing your special talent with us, and I will continue to be a huge supporter of you and your Avalon cake school.
Walk into every cake project with full confidence — knowing you have the skills to pull it off, no matter how ambitious the request.
Go to bed at a decent hour. (Nobody wants a standing membership in the 3am club.)
Hear "No way. That is actually a CAKE?!" from every single person who sees your work.
Build a portfolio so undeniable that higher-paying clients find you.
Have a deep library of expert-led tutorials waiting for you 24/7 — whenever you need them, however you need them, all from your own home.
This isn't a dream. This is what Avalon Cakes School was built for.
Whether you're finding your footing or ready to push your work to a whole new level — the vault is waiting for you.
Avalon's Cake School combines Avalon's amazing talent and creativity with her down-to-earth personality, humor, and genuine caring to create a unique and amazing experience. In addition to amazing tutorials, she makes herself available on a daily basis with an online group where we can ask questions and get support and encouragement from Avalon and all the other members of the school. I have found her tutorials extremely helpful and detailed. I love that she covers every aspect of creating a project, including problem-solving and an acute attention to food safety. I love that she also regularly does bonus Facebook Live tutorials. I love her school so much!
I am a newbie and am not even done watching this video, but had to stop in the middle to tell you that it is great. You explain absolutely everything that you are doing so well. Please please please create more videos. I loved it!
I have always found you to be accessible to all learning ranges. I have been able to grow and succeed using your tutorials.
I confess, I'm in many online schools, but yours is by far my favorite because I love structural cakes, and I am sure you are the Queen of this. Very well explained videos, don't feel ‘left with a doubt' in anything you have taught! That's why, for me, you have the best school!
I began decorating cakes about 5 years ago. I had begun following fabulous cake decorators, but never thought I could do what they do. That all changed when I became a member of Avalon's Cakes School. I am now beginning to try to make these beautiful works of art, and I'm very happy with the results from watching these amazing tutorials. I'm now able to get out of my comfort zone and try new things. I love it! I can not express how much Avalon has changed my life. Avalon, you have given me confidence that I never had!
I am honestly so grateful for Avalon's Cake School! The classes have taken my work to the next level. I have learned techniques that really give my cakes a professional look. I am doing structural cakes and sculpted cakes without fear. This has been the single best investment for my business. It's made me a more confident baker, decorator, and designer.
Founding Member pricing is the lowest rate this membership will ever offer. When you join — monthly or annually — you lock in that price for as long as your account remains active.
Once all Founding Member spots are filled, pricing will increase. However, your rate will never change, even as new features are added or prices rise.
Important: If you cancel your membership, you may lose this special pricing. Should you choose to rejoin later, you’ll sign up at the current rate at that time.
Yes. No contracts, no hoops to jump through. Cancel with a single click anytime from your account dashboard.
You also have a 7-day money back guarentee. If you're not happy with your membership, simply contact us at support@avaloncakesschool.com within 7 days and we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.
Important Note: If you sign up as a Founding Member, your Founding Member pricing will be grandfathered in (meaning if we add new features or when pricing goes up, your price will stay the same!). However, if you cancel and come back, you may lose that special pricing, and if you’d like to renew, you’ll renew at the current listed rate.
Don’t worry! Our tutorials are detailed and beginner-friendly, covering everything you need to know step-by-step. We’re here to help you grow at your own pace.
Some tutorials may require specific tools, but many use everyday tools found in most cake decorating kits. A detailed list of tools and materials is provided with every tutorial.
Yes, absolutely! Our content is designed to equip you with professional-level skills that you can apply in your own business or career. The techniques you learn will not only enhance your artistic capabilities but also increase your marketability in the cake decorating industry.
The membership gives you all-access to our library of 200+ cake, cookie & sugar art tutorials -- covering techniques, tips, and full project walkthroughs to help you create stunning, professional-level designs. All taught by the intertionally reconized, award-winning cake artist and insturctor -- Avalon Yarenes, along with guest instructors from all over the world. Additionall, membership incluseds access to our helpful calculators, recipes, templates and other tools that streamline your processes so you're never left guessing.
This membership focuses on the artistic side of cake decorating rather than baking, teaching you advanced sculpting techniques to bring your creative visions to life. It’s a one-stop resource to help you feel confident tackling any cake design you dream up.
At Avalon Cakes, we don't just feed you robotic step-by-step processes... we give you the step-by-step along with the why's, so that you understand and can apply the skills and techniques you learn to all of your projects. We've been told over and over again that learning with us is like having a friend, who happens to be an expert at their craft, in the kitchen with you, guiding you every step of the way. Plus, each course includes exclusive, unique techniques not commonly taught anywhere else!
You'll gain practical, hands-on experience that would typically cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars in an in-person class.