Icing Diva™

Where Buttercream Becomes Art

With over 47 years of experience mastering buttercream and floral cakes, she has built a distinguished and influential career in cake artistry. Her work has been featured in magazines, on television, and in The Seattle Times, earning recognition for both her artistry and expertise. She is a Lifetime Member of ICES, a past Show Director and State Representative, and an internationally recognized sugar arts educator.

As a demonstrator and judge at cake shows across the United States, she is endorsed by international certified judges and respected as a leader within the global cake community.

At a Glance

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Years of sugar artistry

Author

of 7 books & DVDs

Lifetime ICES Member

& Past Show Director

Featured in The Seattle Times

Lucinda Larson

Lucinda Larson—better known as the Icing Diva™—is a master-level cake decorator who has been turning sugar into art for nearly five decades. From paying her way through college with cake orders to teaching students around the world, Lucinda’s journey blends artistry, humor, and a passion for sharing the sweet joy of sugar art.

Signature Cake Spotlight

The Flower Power Cake

Lucinda’s iconic lime-green, three-tier buttercream cake adorned with bold fondant flowers has become one of her most celebrated signature creations. Featured in magazines and admired throughout the cake community, this eye-catching design has been replicated for countless weddings, birthdays, and special celebrations over the years. Its vibrant color palette and striking floral details perfectly capture her fearless creativity and unmistakable style.

More than just a cake, it represents her philosophy that cake artistry should be joyful, expressive, and approachable—proving that elegance and fun can beautifully coexist in every design.

The Icing Diva

AKA Buttercream Queen

Lucinda owned and successfully operated a custom-order bakery for over 15 years, building a loyal clientele through her artistry, professionalism, and dedication to quality. Her experience spans both the retail bakery environment and the wholesale side of the industry, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the business from every angle. She began cake decorating at the young age of 14, discovering early on a passion that would shape her life’s work.

By 1981, she had already stepped into teaching, beginning a decades-long journey of educating and inspiring cake artists around the world.

Testimonials

"Lucinda’s buttercream class changed everything for me her tips are gold!"

– Student

"One of the most talented and generous sugar artists I’ve met."

– ICES Judge

Ready to bring your cake skills to life? Join Lucinda’s next class and discover why students call her the Icing Diva™.

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