The Cake Recipe Design System course is your path to creative confidence

This course isn’t just about recipes. It’s about mastering the why behind every ingredient, flavour, and texture. Say goodbye to endless trial-and-error. Learn how to build cakes from scratch with structure, balance, and creativity. This course is designed for passionate professionals and aspiring cake artists who are ready to move from trial-and-error to intentional, high-level creativity.

If you’ve ever spent countless hours searching for the perfect sponge, experimenting with creams, and hoping that this time it turns out right—you’re not alone. In this course, you’ll learn how to understand the structure of recipes, refine your sense of flavour and texture, and confidently craft your own signature cake creations. No more depending on random online recipes—this course empowers you to design desserts guided by your own expertise and your own imagination.

This course is perfect for:

Self-taught pastry chefs who are tired of unpredictable results and want to finally understand the science and logic behind stable, reliable cake recipes.

Those frustrated by random online recipes that never turn out the same way twice—and want a proven, repeatable system that delivers consistent quality.

Creatives who dream of crafting their own signature cake flavours —balanced, original, and unforgettable—not copying, but creating with purpose and precision.

Beginners who want more than just isolated techniques. This course offers a step-by-step foundational system, full support, and the confidence to build cakes with clarity and success from day one.

Whether you’re just starting out or already on your cake journey, the Recipe Design System course is designed to meet you where you are—and take you further than you imagined.

Design your own signature cakes from scratch

Create custom cakes that are 100% your own. With a deep understanding of recipe structure, you’ll be able to develop desserts that are delicious, stable, naturally made, and visually stunning—without relying on outside formulas.

A clear, proven system, not guesswork

Say goodbye to chaos in the kitchen. You’ll learn a step-by-step framework for building cake recipes from the ground up—understanding the why behind every ingredient, every layer, and every decision.

⁠Learn to think like a professional cake artist

This course isn’t just about following recipes—it’s about developing a creative mindset. You’ll gain the ability to think like a high-level pastry artist, confidently crafting flavour, texture, and structure with purpose and precision.

Backed by real expertise and luxury industry experience

This course is built on Alina’s 10-year experience at Yiamy Studio, where Designer Cakes are created for high-end clients who expect perfection. Every technique has been tested & refined to meet the highest standards.

Module 1

The foundations: Flavour, technique, and creative system

Module 1 introduces you to the complete creative system behind recipe development, with a strong focus on foundational principles such as flavour balance, structure, and recipe logic. You’ll gain the essential tools and understanding needed to craft cakes that are not only stable and refined, but also unforgettable in flavour, designed to reflect your unique artistic vision and personal signature style.

Build a Strong Foundation: Learn the essential elements of flavour, structure, and recipe logic to create well-balanced, stable, and delicious cakes.

Understand the ‘Why’: Gain in-depth knowledge of how and why each ingredient and step works, empowering you to confidently adapt and innovate.

Create with Confidence: Develop your own cake style using a clear, repeatable system that blends artistic vision with professional technique.

Module 2

The next level: Advanced flavour, structure, and visual aesthetics

Module 2 is designed to take your skills to the next level, guiding you through advanced flavour-building techniques, architectural cake structuring, and the foundations of elegant decorative aesthetics. You’ll deepen your creative process, learn how to balance complexity with stability, and gain the confidence to design and execute professional-quality cakes that captivate with both exceptional taste and striking visual appeal.

Refine Flavour Complexity: Learn how to deepen and layer flavours for a more sophisticated, memorable cake experience.

Master Structural Techniques: Work with multi-tiered constructions and advanced layering to create tall, stable, show-stopping cakes.

Elevate Visual Aesthetics: Explore basic decorative techniques, including clean finish to create elegant, cohesive designs.