How to Frost a Layer Cake

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How to Frost a Layer Cake

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In this cake decorating tutorial I'll show you how to frost a cake with perfectly smooth buttercream or any other frosting.
0:00 Introduction to smooth frosting on cakes
0:18 The secrets for smooth frosting
0:30 The right consistency for buttercream for frosting cakes
1:40 The technique for how to frost a cake with smooth frosting
3:43 How to use a plastic cake comb to smooth frosting on a cake
5:26 How to use a metal cake comb to smooth frosting on a cake
5:47 Sharp angles on a cake
7:15 How to frost a cake with smooth frosting
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@judy9165 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos. They are so helpful 😊 you make it so simple and easy ❤

@laurazeller2014 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Emily. I always forget about microwaving a little frosting and adding to thick frosting instead of adding more milk. It's a great idea!

@anishasukoor5908 2 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤❤❤

@aarti6330 2 ай бұрын

I love your channel.. you speak so clearly and the tips you provide for cake decorating and just about everything are soo good !

@BritishGirlBakes 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@pinkows 2 ай бұрын

Subscribed ! Most definitely very helpful, professional guide and help. Question: Is metal or plastic icing guns great to use then plastic piping bags? Plus how to make these cake decorating icing which stands up well, not runny or too soft? How to make cake filling icing? Thank you ever so much :) Huge hugs to you :) ✨✨🎀❤🎀✨✨

@HM-DimaMaghrib 2 ай бұрын

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@michelebostwick3242 2 ай бұрын

Emily, can you give us a link to the plastic scraper you use? I always use metal, but would like to have a good plastic one as well. Thank you!

@BritishGirlBakes 2 ай бұрын

These are the ones I use! amzn.to/3QSmS4E

@fionaclaphamhoward5876 2 ай бұрын

Another clear and incredibly useful tutorial Emily! I have a question - I've had trouble with coloured buttercream changing colour when I use a heated metal comb to smooth it out. On a recent cake, it ended up darker than I wanted it to be as a result of that final smoothing. I know I could make the colour lighter to begin with but it's hard to predict what you'll end up with, and very tricky if you're trying to match the colour to something in particular. Any tips?

@BritishGirlBakes 2 ай бұрын

Yes, that is a challenge with using heat to smooth! It’s best to let the metal cool down slightly so that it’s just warm, not hot, because heat does make the buttercream darker and not always evenly, so the colour can become patchy. If I use a torch to heat the metal, I rub it with a towel before using it on the cake so that it’s not too hot

@fionaclaphamhoward5876 2 ай бұрын

@@BritishGirlBakes thank you! That makes sense. I'll give it go

@wyvern7567 Ай бұрын

How long should I leave the crumb coat to set in the fridge before applying the top layer?

@BritishGirlBakes Ай бұрын

Until it's firm, usually around 30 minutes

@kalpanaweerarathna8642 2 ай бұрын

I am in Sri Lanka, when the cake gets cold, the heat here causes the cake to sweat and then the icing melts, what should I do?

@eveliadiaz3222 2 ай бұрын

I hace the same question

@deborahanderson3106 2 ай бұрын

In hot weather, melt a little chocolate and add it to the butter before adding the powdered sugar. Hope this helps.

@eveliadiaz3222 2 ай бұрын

@@deborahanderson3106 thank you!

@user-fz7wx5cy4w Ай бұрын

I love cream cheese frosting but I can never get it to look like the buttercream…more firm!!!

@pattystein3143 2 ай бұрын

I think I am always been using buttercream that is too thick! I think consistency is the most important.

@hillarydesmond-mcnaughton8839 2 ай бұрын

Ahh! So the trick is using a torch on a metal cake smoother to avoid leaving lines behind on your cake!

@carolynvento3152 2 ай бұрын

What if you don’t have a microwave 1:44

@BritishGirlBakes 2 ай бұрын

You could do this on the stovetop instead.

@fionaclaphamhoward5876 2 ай бұрын

Or over a bowl of very hot water - just to melt the buttercream a little