Richard Ruskell
Craftsy Instructor

Los Angeles, CA

Richard Ruskell's start in the culinary industry began with his first job: a waiter/short order cook. When his theatre career did not take off as planned, he turned back to food. Richard attended the French Culinary Institute in New York where he discovered his passion for pastries. He has become a huge name on Food Network, winning more challenges than anyone else. When not making cakes, Richard spends his time going to the theatre. Even then, ... Read Full Bio »

Richard's Craftsy Classes

Topsy-Turvy Cake Construction

Learn how to make Richard Ruskell's gravity-defying, many-tiered cakes! Start with a sketch, review design considerations and do the math. Bake and decorate with fondant. Then learn how to use wide and narrow angles, construct a support system, fix errors with simple tricks, and much more.

$39.99

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