5 Tips for Icing & Frosting a Cake for Beginners

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Cake Icing tips and tricks -- Need help with icing or frosting a cake? These are my 5 icing tips and tricks for frosting a cake that you MUST know before you start your next cake decorating or icing project -- you'll wish you knew these frosting techniques earlier! Shorter videos and inspiration available on my Insta reels! @jillianthefoodie #jillianthefoodie and Facebook pages / jillianthefoodie
For those new to my channel (subscribe now bit.ly/SubscribeToJillianButler), I am Jillian Butler from Sydney Australia. A few years back, I left my corporate job to pursue my passion for food and baking. I started a successful cake shop in Sydney that I ran for 7 years and there were lots of lessons that I learned along the way. Now, after selling the business, I’m making more and more videos to share the insider baking secrets of professionals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I love sharing it with you.
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@fosuaaaaa 2 жыл бұрын

That Austin Powers Dr. Evil tidbit at the end😂❤️

@debjudisch5548 2 жыл бұрын

Brrrr...is it cold in here? I feel really frosty and icy! Ok, ok, I know! That was really stupid, but it's late, I want something sweet really, really bad...sorry. Hey, Jillian, I made my turntable! I found an acrylic cake stand at a garage sale that has about a 5" solid acrylic base, it stands 4-5" off the table, and the top is 10" around. On that top, I mounted a lazy Susan (12" around) with a good amount of hot glue. I put little rubber circles on the bottom of the actual cake stand so that it stays firmly in place while my cake can turn very easily at whatever speed I desire! I love it! And, it all wipes clean with bo problems. Now...thank you so much for the tips! I love any help I can get from Jillian Butler! Love from Iowa, again.

@JillianButler 2 жыл бұрын

Now thats what I call ingenuity! Well done Deb!

@nihilismistheonlyway4680 2 жыл бұрын

you've already won me over with your silly humor! I'm a big ole dork too! but they put up with me because i am a darn good baker! thanks for the video. this helps a lot! (it's been a while since I've made a cake from scratch.) 😎

@karentuffour9783 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing this video! It was so awesome, and very helpful!!!

@Lyn4817 5 жыл бұрын

So passionate. If you love what you are doing then you are usually going to be really good at what you do. Youbare, so well done.

@levoniafreelove8241 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian, I just found your channel. As a beginner with icing and frosting, I appreciate it. Thanks!

@0217ladygaga 11 ай бұрын

Hello! I’m a newbie in baking and i love your videos. Can’t wait to try them one by one. Thank you for sharing your tips and expertise! Sending love from the Philippines!🇵🇭

@JillianButler 11 ай бұрын

Hi there! Nice to meet you!!! Happy baking!! J

@normasanjose3338 5 жыл бұрын

Love, love ur show, can’t wait for ur devils food chocolate cake. Will be watching!

@diane4071 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you have closed captioned for your videos.

@tayylorfierce6823 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. Love the crumb idea ❤️

@ilhammoza5445 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very helpful tips. I enjoy watching ur videos they r entertaining as well as educative.

@itsmechedamore2445 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I find your vedeo more educational when it comes to baking..thank you sharing😍😊

@PurpleSweetObsessions 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot today, thanks for sharing!

@hexibakosita-madu1963 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@MsCurly1976 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏Another awesome tips video.

@lilisyoung9692 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,,,,,, Jillian thank you for information for Icing & Frosting a Cake for Beginners.that very awesome for me 👍

@zarasafghancuisine9453 4 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing thank you so much dear for your beautiful tips

@honeyb162 6 жыл бұрын

Love the tips on how to keep the cake moist and to apply the icing. I always have issues with my cake being a bit too dry. I've heard that when you insert the pick a crumb should come out.

@singerghulamnazsoomro7285 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah.... I Like Ur Recipe. Love your energy and expert advice.I Like You

@ashajose5965 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian! Tried out your chocolate cake. It was awesome and well appreciated. Extremely moist and soft so much so that the crumbs can be mistaken for melted pieces of chocolate.😋 Thank you for this recipe. I didn't use the same frosting though. I'm going to do that the next time.

@JillianButler 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Asha, I love it. We'll keep baking and trying new things together. Cheers. J

@MCP1992 6 жыл бұрын

My God this is so perfect huhuhu I'm very jealous

@MallikasKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Hey beautiful thanks for sharing 😊 lovely tips

@Eugene1492 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah.... I'm glad to your back. Love your energy and expert advice 😄

@juvysbest7071 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video

@klpoindexter 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! How do you get that perfect swirl when you ice your red velvet cakes?

@phelix920 4 жыл бұрын

Hi J, sorry for being late to the party but I’m just discovering your work. I love you videos but most importantly I just love you and that personality of yours. I love you, love you, I love you, love you to pieces. You are just awesome. 🙌🏾👍🏾Phelix

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phelix, and apologies for the delayed response! Happy you love my work. Will be adding more videos soon!

@MGongopadhyay Жыл бұрын

Magnificent 🥰 Just a quick question. How to make a ganache which is easy to spread, layer and pipe?

@annt4593 6 жыл бұрын

@amarangikodagoda7130 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@anselmaelie1108 6 жыл бұрын

Supper!👍

@Rose27Aquino 4 жыл бұрын

wooow delicious..thanks for sharing this recipe new friend here stay connected thanks

@themagiccalledLife 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are a life saver .... I literally learnt baking in a nutshell thru ur videos, thank you so much! Was able to bake a basic chocolate cake for my son's birthday (in lockdown)! #CoronaTimes

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Laila, that's fantastic! Thanks for the compliments!

@madelaneotilla7378 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks am just learning how to bake

@mjgoodiesgalore 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tips. I hope you can help me, I am abt to bake my son's bday cake and he wants a “hulk” cake. I am thinking of making green velvet cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting, my questions is can I just use any red velvet cake recipe and just substitute red with green food coloring? Also, I live in a tropical country, no a/c in the kitchen, what tips can you give me since I will be using the said type of icing. Thanks! :)

@georginekratzer4639 5 жыл бұрын

Found it thanks

@bryanlarrimer138 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) making the wife's 50th b day cake

@franciscanishagomes3944 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear for sharing your ideas. Your last cake would look even better if you had put something light coloured on top like white chocolate decorations.

@SafnasKitchennVlog 3 жыл бұрын

Super

@renukamarth3713 6 жыл бұрын

Super vedio dear

@ArchanaKalwani 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian, fantastic videos and tips. Your cakes look lovely. Do you prepare eggless cakes as well? It would be great to have a video on eggless cakes.

@JillianButler 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Archana, thanks so much for watching. My ne video is a vanilla cake, but I've had so many requests for the eggless cake that it's on the list soon. We do a great eggless cake at the cakery so I can't wait to see what you think. J

@renukamarth3713 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian I am a begginer in baking I love to make eggless pastry’s but failing in making vanilla sponge cake plz give me suggestions

@MallikasKitchen 5 жыл бұрын

Supper 🤗👍

@mariacinderellacadayuna3398 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian thanks for the tips I've learned a lot watching your video. Can I request a tips on how to make piping gel using corn syrup I tried but I failed two times.hope for your reply. Thanks a lot

@debjudisch5548 2 жыл бұрын

Are you just wondering about putting corn syrup in your icing to make it glossy and keep it from crusting? I don't think that there is an actual corn syrup frosting...

@kathybelmas1184 Жыл бұрын

@@debjudisch5548 Hollywood.

@fefejohns4587 3 жыл бұрын

Would love your recipe for the shiny chocolate frosting on the chocolate cake😘💕👍ASAP

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alfreda, you can find it in the description field of my video titled THE Best Chocolate Cake Recipe Ever - Hands Down! Please follow this link and find the recipe for fudge icing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html Happy baking! x

@arimadas2584 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jilian - Thanks for the tips. It's almost Christmas time and I am planning on baking the Devil's food cake. Being a beginner it becomes complicated with which item to follow by what. By that I mean, should I bake the cake first and then make the ganache followed by the frosting? What would work best? It usually happens with me that while handling one part of the cake the other parts messes up coz of the temperature issues. Either it's left out long or not and so on....Could you please help? Thanks a lot for the tips and recipe...getting to know quite some stuff :) Thanks again!

@JillianButler Жыл бұрын

Hi Arima das, thanks for watching! My recommendation is to make the ganache the day before you make the cake because it needs at least 8 hours in a shallow pan to cool and set in the fridge. Then make the cake and cool it in the freezer while you make the frosting. OR You can make all of these pieces a few days ahead of when you need them so don’t feel pressure to make it on the day you serve. At the Cakery we use to make dozens at a time and store them in the freezer until we needed them and big vats of ganache and frosting too. Good luck, and happy baking. Let me know how it turns out!! J

@mariaanderson6503 5 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍

@swatidwivedi6149 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jillian....i really liked the chocolate cake in ur above video....it looks so soft moist and frosting looks amazing.....can u please share the recipe...i am a big fan of chocolate cakes....

@JillianButler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Swati, thanks for the compliment! That cake recipe will be in my next video coming up, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you know as soon as it comes out!

@gowthamireddy4470 5 жыл бұрын

please make more vedios on basics of baking

@akosibebengcorrea5778 4 жыл бұрын

i am just a beginer can i ask what is the best icing use for frosting is it butter? or whiped cream or just eggwhite and powder sugar

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, apologies for the delayed response! I am a firm believer that butter is the best for icing. I have a motto "the more butter, the better!" BUT, it depends on what kind of cake you're making as well. So if you're making a vanilla cake or a chocolate cake, butter is definitely great. But if you're making a light chiffon cake or angel food cake its best to make a chantilly cream icing or something that's light and compliments your cake.

@nicoleminnar2627 2 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for baking cakes in an electric Oven? I find that if it cooks until done in the center, the edges are overdone. Never had that problem in a gas oven.

@JillianButler 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicole, all of my cakes are made in electric ovens. Do you live in a high elevation? You may want to bring the heat down, if so. Also make sure that you have a small oven thermometer inside of your oven. Often the dial does not reflect what the real temperature is on the inside. Hope that helps! J

@kathysharpe7339 5 жыл бұрын

Love it. Cake is the best. Still beyond my abilities. No way could I do any of this. So: it will remain : to the bakery I go.

@zenaidacasio6708 3 жыл бұрын

4r4455

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathy, thanks for the compliments. I have a confession to make. Back when I was in my early 20's, I couldn't bake a cookie to save my life! But I decided to give it a go and failed many recipes. But then one day it turned out great and just kept improving from there. Out of mistakes comes learning and confidence! Give it a go, I know you can do it!

@wakabayashileslie9761 3 жыл бұрын

Are you using ganache frosting to this cake ? How much ganache you use and how come it’s shining .please share us the exact measurement of chocolate and other ingredient to cover that big cake like what you’ve done in your video . Thank you for sharing it looks so perfect and yummy ❤️

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leslie, yes I use the ganache for the filling - approximately 7-8oz. (100g) per layer or more if you like a lot! Then I frost the cake with the fudge frosting which gives it the glossy finish. You can learn how to make the cake, the ganache and the fudge in my tutorial found here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html. The recipe is found at the bottom of my comments area. Happy baking.

@omaribrahim2357 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you present, can u please tell how to make icing sugar at home

@cinderella23queen37 3 жыл бұрын

Are u talking about a simple syrup

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, apologies for the delayed response. To make icing sugar at home you will need a blender or a good food processor. Take your granulated or caster sugar and put it in the blender/food processor. Blend it until it becomes powdery and the fine consistency you need it to be. It's not going to give you the finest icing sugar that you purchase in the stores but it's good enough when you're stuck in the middle of a recipe and need it quickly. Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out for you!

@kauserali2365 5 жыл бұрын

Why aren’t you posting more videos?? I even had forgotten your name to look it up but I was so looking forward to your channel but no new videos have been posted since the last three months!!

@JillianButler 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for thinking of me, Kauser. I will be posting another video shortly, but I'm taking a small break from KZfaq-land since it's a really busy time of year for the shop (my day job ;-)) and I'm also working on a couple of other really cool projects. Watch this space!

@libchute2194 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian ☺ I love you cake and frosting tips!! Can you please give me a suggestion for a creamy ,not too sweet frosting that can withstand hot or warm temperatures. I live in a hot country💛 Please reply💙❤💜💚💛💖

@libchute2194 4 жыл бұрын

I tried your Chocolate cake ,it was extremely excellent ❤ Too tasty,thanks for sharing ☺ Will make it again!!

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lib, thanks for the compliments! I think both of these recipes would work well as long as you chill the cake in between icing and frosting. You can see how to make this delicious cake, the ganache filling and the fudge frosting on my tutorial linked here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html Happy baking!

@briandsouza8419 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian.....the chocolate icing you used in this video looks Amazon.... May I have the recipie please.

@JillianButler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your compliment Brian! My devil's food chocolate cake recipe is the next video so I'll post the recipe for both icings in the comments field in that video!

@serenajanssen5284 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jillian... Thank you for sharing your tips and trics. I have a question. The bowl you have the icing in for crumbcoating, with me gets under some crumbs getting of the cake! But I see all bakers on you tube using the same icing for the end topping/coating? Don’t you use a clean bowl with clean icing?😅 Bigg hug for you from this Dutchie

@JillianButler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Serena, thanks and that's a great question! It's all about the softness of your icing. The crumb coat should be done with icing that's a little warmer and thinner than when you use it for the final coat. Warm your icing slightly before whipping it with your mixer and flat beater. The icing should be like room temperature butter and glide into your cake crumbs without tearing it or collecting many crumbs along the way. If you're not able to avoid the crumb collection then save that crumby icing in a different bowl and use it next time you crumb a cake for the filling instead! No waste! Hope this helps! J

@serenajanssen5284 6 жыл бұрын

Jillian Butler Jillian!!! Thank you for your respond and clear answer!!! I will try and follow your tips/instruction. Warm greetings from a Dutch Jillian Butler Fan!!!! xxx

@JillianButler 6 жыл бұрын

Veel knuffels terug aan jou mijn Nederlands maatje!!

@beigeorth9231 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your til videos. They ate a life saver. One question: How do you prevent the middle of a chocolate cake from sinking in?

@JillianButler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Beige! Thanks for the compliments! I can offer three tips to prevent your chocolate cake from sinking in; 1) Most important thing I can tell you is to NOT open your oven until the timer goes off - heat loss will destroy the last rise of your cake and nothing will get that back. 2) When you press down with your finger (in the middle of cake) to check the cake's doneness, do it very lightly because if it's not fully baked then that will also deflate it like a balloon. and finally; 3) The less batter in your tin, the quicker and easier it will be to bake - try splitting your batter between two pans! Let me know how you go! J

@carolanneking2705 5 жыл бұрын

How do you make your iceing so shiney x

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carolanne, apologies for the delayed response. The frosting is shiny because it's a "hot" icing. What I mean by that is when you make the icing, the chocolate is warm and the cocoa/water liqueur is also hot when you pour it into the creamed butter/sugar mixture. You can see how to make this delicious cake, the ganache filling and the fudge frosting on my tutorial linked here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html Happy baking!

@latalove001 4 жыл бұрын

Please do u have a video that teachers how I can make icing for cake, or what to buy or to mix icing

@cinderella23queen37 3 жыл бұрын

Go to google

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi lata, apologies for the delayed response! You can see how to make this delicious cake, the ganache filling and the fudge frosting on my tutorial linked here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html Happy baking!

@TitaMariamLovesfoodandtravel 5 жыл бұрын

#19,985 subscriber here. 😍 🇵🇭 In 🇰🇼 is watching. ❤️

@julietadatutalampas1500 4 жыл бұрын

How did you make the chocolate icing?

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Julieta, you can see how to make this delicious cake, the ganache filling and the fudge frosting on my tutorial linked here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html Happy baking!

@angelicaarboleras6230 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I can also say the "that I use in a daily basis" part

@lornagranaderos3134 3 жыл бұрын

Im asking my wife to send this mesage though she loves baking. Thank you.

@victorcalvin1557 3 жыл бұрын

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@kareemezra1350 3 жыл бұрын

@Victor Calvin Yup, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :)

@sushmaprashanth7157 3 жыл бұрын

To set the frosting we Keep in the fridge but the cake becomes hard . What is the solution

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sushma, Always bring the cake out at least 1-2 hours before you want to serve it. That gives it a chance to come back to room temperature and soften up nicely.

@nishachoudhury7704 3 жыл бұрын

How much time shud we keep the icing in the fridge before putting in cake

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nisha, if you think your icing is too hot and melty to ice your cake then put it in the fridge for 10 minutes then take it out, mix it around and try again. If it's still too hot then put it in for another 10 minutes. This is just so the icing doesn't get too cold and rip your cake to bits! Let me know how you go!

@rishapkahar8671 3 жыл бұрын

My sponges are too moist and the ganache rips off the cake what to do, I have also tried with different consistency of ganache

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rishap, have you tried completely chilling your cakes before you ice them? Also, the consistency of the ganache should be like smooth peanut butter.

@heathergarcia567 3 жыл бұрын

Tips on frosting with a fruit filling?

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather, can you tell me what you mean - Do you mean have fruit filling in the middle and frost with a regular frosting or actually putting fruits inside the frosting? Sorry just want to be clear what I'm answering. Cheers, J

@Pthree1205 3 жыл бұрын

I am ur no.1 fun😍

@lizzybennet7792 6 жыл бұрын

❤️

@ktcco961 4 жыл бұрын

Home run every time..

@Vanillaandsaffron 5 жыл бұрын

When are you gonna come back with another video. We miss you❤

@JillianButler 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yosra, thanks for watching and for the kind words...I'll be publishing a new video very, very soon. J

@Vanillaandsaffron 5 жыл бұрын

@@JillianButler yaaaay🤗 thank you for all the knowledge you share with us in your videos❤ have a great day.

@lornagranaderos3134 3 жыл бұрын

Hi do you know august butler. Im his adoptec son from. Phil. He was my poster parents long time ago.

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lorna, no I don't know an August Butler unfortunately. Good luck in findings your foster parents - it sounds like you've made a beautiful life for yourself now. Blessings!

@bareerasaeed6292 3 жыл бұрын

Plzzzz tell how to make best cake icing plzzzzz love from Pakistan

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ushbah, you can see how to make this delicious cake, the ganache filling and the fudge frosting on my tutorial linked here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html Happy baking!

@zaibashaikh744 4 жыл бұрын

Plz teach us how to make chocolate icing plz

@JillianButler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Zaiba, You can see how to make this delicious cake, the ganache filling and the fudge frosting on my tutorial linked here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp_dbyYvrayk6c.html Happy baking!

@myavaphillips2912 Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t see the part that put lines on the side☹️

@JuGranado 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao with you!

@lornagranaderos3134 3 жыл бұрын

My age now is 63. Im looking my poster parents, just to thank them for thier kindness. Im happily married now with 4 sons. All of them are profesionals now.

@georginekratzer4639 5 жыл бұрын

Where is recipe

@JillianButler 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Georgine, the recipe is the bottom of the video comments/description , but if you can't find it let me know. I can send something to you directly. Thanks for watching. Cheers. J

@georginekratzer4639 5 жыл бұрын

lol I can’t find it