Journal
Blog and news
Academy news, student success stories, recipes, and practical how-to guides for ingredients, tools, and better pastry decisions.
NewsSeptember 2026
Inside Pastry Art Academy: Explore Our Online Learning Programs
A clear look at the Main Academy, training program, and masterclasses — so you can choose the online pastry path that fits your kitchen goals.
NewsSeptember 2026
Discover Our New Masterclasses in Arabic Sweets, Cheesecakes, and Honey Cake
Three focused masterclasses covering Arabic sweets, baked cheesecakes, and classic honey cake — available film by film for targeted skill building.
Success storiesSeptember 2026
My First Custom Cake Order: A Student’s Story
How one Academy student turned practice into a paid custom cake order — from brief and design to delivery-day confidence.
Success storiesAugust 2026
From Home Baking to a Pastry Business: A Graduate’s Journey
A graduate’s path from weekend home baking to taking pastry orders seriously — technique, consistency, and the mindset shift that followed Academy training.
RecipesAugust 2026
Classic Honey Cake with Tender Layers and Cream Filling
A kitchen-ready honey cake method for soft layers, balanced sweetness, and a cream filling that slices clean without collapsing.
RecipesAugust 2026
Vanilla Éclairs with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Glaze
Choux shells, vanilla pastry cream, and a glossy chocolate glaze — a classic éclair workflow with checkpoints for hollow bake and clean fill.
RecipesAugust 2026
Creamy Baked Cheesecake with a Buttery Biscuit Base
A stable baked cheesecake with a buttery biscuit crust, smooth batter, and bake cues that help you avoid cracks and a watery center.
How-to guidesJuly 2026
How to Make Stable Whipped Cream for Cakes and Desserts
Practical steps for whipped cream that holds on cakes and plated desserts — fat percentage, temperature, and when to stop the mixer.
How-to guidesJuly 2026
Why Macarons Crack—and How to Fix Them
The most common reasons macaron shells crack in the oven, plus adjustments to rest time, oven heat, and batter consistency that fix the next tray.
How-to guidesJuly 2026
How to Price Your Homemade Cakes: Ingredients, Time, and Profit
A simple pricing framework for homemade cakes — ingredient cost, labor hours, packaging, and a profit margin you can explain to clients.
