December’s Cake Decorator Spotlight
Whisk & Drizzle
Hi Everyone! For December, we are featuring Whisk and Drizzle.
Tell us about yourself.
I’m Marianna, originally from Cyprus, living in London for the past 10 years. 28 years young 😉 I am a neuroscientist who decided research was not for me, so I decided to follow my cake decorating passion. Here I am – running Whisk & Drizzle, my little cake baby.
How did you start making cakes?
I always baked – my grandmother was a chef and baker so I grew up with flour, sugar, and chocolate as my toys. I trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu London in 2013 and after that, I started baking for cafes in Central London. In 2017, I decided it was time to set up my own little business – Whisk & Drizzle.
Do you have a favorite buttercream? (American, Swiss Meringue & other)
Swiss meringue buttercream, for sure. Although, I do a lot of vegan cakes where I use Vegan American buttercream.
Do you have any favorite tools in your cake toolkit?
Nothing out of the ordinary 🙂
- A turntable
- Edge scraper
- Little palette knife.
- Kitchenmaid
- Candy thermometer
Do you have any advice for someone who is starting out in the cake business?
I would say be prepared for long hours, late nights and no free weekends. If you love what you do then it’s worth it but this is not for the faint-hearted. Believe in yourself and be strong 🙂
Cakes I’ve Done
50th Cinema Birthday Cake

Wow, I love this unique idea for a cinema enthusiast!
Pink Marble Geode Cake

What a gorgeous marbled cake with geodes! The colors are beautifully blended.
Black & Gray Marble Geode Cake

Love the geode cake toppers! For more inspiration on geode cakes, check this out.
Birds of Paradise Cake

I LOVE the birds of paradise as the flower option for this cake! Perfect for a birthday or bridal shower.
Blooming Wedding Cake

Cakes with real flowers are one of my favorite cake decorating techniques. All you need to do is add the flowers to make a cake to stand out. The edible gold leaf is complementary to the flowers.
Pink Roses Cake

Another beautiful cake with roses and gold leaf!
Floral Wedding Cake

Beautiful wedding cake with some chocolate drips.
Emerald Queen Cake

What a fun cake for a queen!
First Birthday Cake

Adorable birthday cake for a little one.
Lion King First Birthday Cake

The lion topper is adorable. <3 What a fun first birthday cake!
Candyland & Ice Cream Cake

I think of Candyland when I see this cake! Candy cakes are always fun to look at.
Thank you, Mariana, for sharing your beautiful creations with us! Follow Mariana and her beautiful cakes on her Instagram!
Check out the past cake decorators below.
November’s Cake Decorator Spotlight
September’s Cake Decorator Spotlight
Cake Decorator Interview with Confectionary Home