Comic Cupcake

“Comic Cakes” or “Cartoon Cakes” are a hot trend for 2023! Join cake designer Rachael Teufel in this Premium video to learn the basics of creating this cool cake style. To get started, Rachael shares the concept behind turning any cake into comic cake by adding highlights and shadows in just the right places.

Knowing this simple trick will allow you to design your own comic style cakes and cupcakes with ease. And, if you want to level up your cupcake game, check out another trend in this video as Rachael shares the hottest cupcake hack but using mini baking tins. She will show you why these tins are all the rage as she demonstrates a flawless application of buttercream, leaving the cupcakes with a perfectly smooth finish that is great for creating a two-dimensional comic style appearance.

Then, she will show you how to pipe four different types of highlight and shadow effects using white- and black-colored icing to change up the style of each heart-shaped cupcake just a bit. Finally, she shares a quick solution for adding personalization to any comic cake design using an over-piping method that will take your writing skills to the next level.

Download the comic cake design template here.