Man About Cake Season 5

Joshua John Russell

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Release the Choctopus

12:18

What do you call an octopus made of modeling chocolate? A choctopus, silly! Well, that or "Joshua's signature design." He's here to break it down with a cake that both crustaceans and critics are giving eight tentacles up.

Americana Cake

6:52

How do you celebrate America? In red, white and buttercream! JJR's got just the cake, complete with a blue- and red-velvet interior, retro Americana design and, you guessed it, even a touch of pyrotechnics. Save a slice for Lady Liberty.

Pop (T)art Cake

6:17

What happens when pop tart meets pop art? A Man About Cake episode, naturally. Tune in as JJR creates a pop-art inspired cake full on fun 3-D effects and, yes, crushed pop tarts between layers of jam filling. (We swear we didn't raid a college pantry to make this thing.)

Not Game of Thrones Cake

9:34

This is definitely not a cake about that one show. You know, that show with the dragons... and all the winter? That one everyone seems to be into? Nope, definitely not a cake inspired by that. (But just between us, if you're into that show, you should probably tune in.)

Henna Cake

9:15

Laverne had Shirley. Butch Cassidy had the Sundance Kid. Let's face it, it's pretty great having a partner in crime, but it's even sweeter when it's Amber from SweetAmbs Cookies! Tune in as Joshua tats up the henna cake, Amber's makin' cookies to match.

Cherry Buttercream Cake

9:01

Ever wanted to wrap your cakes in retro fabric? Yeah, neither have we. But this retro cherry design that's inspired by fabric… that's a whole different story. Look out world, JJR's kickin' it old school (right in the cherries).

Couture Fashion Cake

9:56

Wild things happen when steampunk squares off with the world of couture… like Alexander-McQueen-inspired cakes with sculpted brass-knuckle toppers. Yeah, we went there; join us.

Beach Wedding (Oyster) Cake

10:18

The perfect wedding cake can be a real beach. But our resident cake slayer has you covered with a sweet beach-themed wedding cake, including a crazy-cool technique for making modeling-chocolate oysters. Give it a try! The world is your, well… you know the rest.

8 Lessons

1 hrs 14 mins

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Welcome to Man About Cake, a weekly YouTube show full of laughs… and tiers. Kick it with our Caked Crusader, Joshua John Russell.

Joshua John Russell

Joshua John Russell is an Atlanta cake artist and popular instructor. He's also the star of the YouTube series "Man About Cake." He learned baking and pastry arts at Johnson & Wales University, but his elegant and detailed cake designs are all his own. A finalist in "Last Cake Standing," he has appeared on the "Food Network Challenge" 15 times, showing the world cake artistry that is by turns ornate, over-the-top and seriously cool.

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5 Responses to “Man About Cake Season 5”

Marilyn De León February 20th, 2024

hi darling octopus don't have legs they have tentacles
Pink Icing April 12th, 2023

Hi, what size copper wire did you use? Also, did you make the modeling chocolate or is it better to purchase since it seems to be quite a lot of chocolate? TIA
Brandi Pitts March 20th, 2022

Hi the recipe for the toasted marshmallow buttercream is not in the recipes link. Does anyone know the recipe? Thank you!!
Kandise Crocket July 1st, 2021

I will like to see a hole Season of 3D cakes.
Hein Family March 21st, 2021

You know nearly nothing about actual fashion, but that cake is adorable!

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Man About Cake Season 5

Joshua John Russell

Share tips, start a discussion or ask one of our experts or other students a question.

5 Responses to “Man About Cake Season 5”

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What is the “Purchase” option all about?

If I’m a paid Premium or Gold Member of Craftsy, do I need to purchase the Class to have access?

How do I know what the Class covers?

Do I have to be a Member of Craftsy to purchase a Class?

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Is there a limit on the times I can view my Class?

Can I view a Class on my tablet device or mobile phone?

How do I get access to the Bonus Materials for the Class?

How does the Class Discussion benefit work?

Can I print out Class Bonus Materials?

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