Square Cakes Are Annoying! (But This Makes It Easier)

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Square Cakes Are Annoying! (But This Makes It Easier)

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Күн бұрын

Square cakes are super annoying to make because getting sharp corners and 90 degree angles takes FOREVER! However, this technique does help the process go a little faster. In this cake decorating video, you'll learn how to frost a square cake with American buttercream to get perfect, sharp edges. We will crumb coat the cake and then smooth the final coat of icing to crisp perfection to get a level square cake!
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@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

If you enjoy my tutorials, I'd be so grateful if you could Buy Me A Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/KarolynsKakes

@affluyvonne-zm2yv Жыл бұрын

It's not as easy as you made it Karolyn 😅 Thank you so so much, you are a great teacher

@ForGoodnesSake Жыл бұрын

OMG Karolyn!! I'm making a grooms cake for my son's wedding on Saturday! This video is perfect and perfect timing!! I was about to pull my hair out! Thank you soooo soo much 😘

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

See?! I knew you needed this!

@Mairiain Жыл бұрын

I use two boards, one on top after I've put the top layer of final frosting on, and one on the bottom. Then I put the crumb-coated cake with a final layer on top in the fridge until it's firm, and then I do the sides. Having the top and bottom board prevents you from scraping at at an angle and keeping an even layer while keeping the corners sharp.

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

This is great, thank you!!

@LilJake20 6 ай бұрын

Hi Karolyn, a helpful tip for you in creating sharp square edges... to try anyway. I was taught to use (2)two fondant/frosting smoothers *the cheap ones with square edges (not round like the (Wilton) brand if you want to make perfect square corners. Run one fondant smoother up the side overlapping the top edge, then run the other smoother across the top to touch the side smoother. With gentle pressure rub the smoothers back and forth touching while gently applying each other to create your edge. This has worked fantastic for me, one huge warning, do not let the smoothers slip off each other, come apart accidentally etc. it can damage the cake. Some people might find this difficult (but it's not) take your time until you have developed your own rhythm. Good Luck!

@KarolynsKakes 6 ай бұрын

That works for fondant, right?

@LilJake20 6 ай бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes yes, that is only for fondant. In the last few days I've cruised thru at least 10 of your videos. I'm glad I ran into your channel., I've learned a lot! If I ever made it out your way I'd be inviting you for a in person coffee to say hi and thank you... 😉👍

@michellejones7230 Жыл бұрын

I just bought two square cake pans from Home. Goods. I will try this method for icing. Thank you.

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Michelle! 😊

@smcustomsweets5138 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Square cakes give me a fit!😂❤

@jenniferwells6237 11 ай бұрын

I love your videos. It's cake. Have fun. I've learned a lot and brushed up on my skills with you

@KarolynsKakes 11 ай бұрын

Jen! This makes me so happy and is exactly why I make these videos. 😊🙏💜

@sweetmimisestscha Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I agree with you icing square cakes is a mission but it's better your way!! Thank you Sweetie!! ❤❤❤❤❤

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

The only way I can get it right is with the square board as a guide!

@katiuszaYT Жыл бұрын

Try using a see thru quilting ruler when measuring top of cake. Guarantee you will love it

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

You're sharing all kinds of great tips, I appreciate you!!🙌

@chea591 Жыл бұрын

The acrylic square plates make things easy and quick

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

I'll have to try that!

@mommabakez Жыл бұрын

I ❤ your methods on icing cakes, You always explain things perfectly😊

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my dear! 😊

@annettemurray1594 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@delilahs1099 5 ай бұрын

I wished I would have watched this before I made this square cake today. I didn’t use a guide but I did stop the scraper before the edge

@KarolynsKakes 5 ай бұрын

The guide really helps! At least you know for next time. 💜

@pearlm6715 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Those corners are so annoying!

@KarolynsKakes 9 ай бұрын

Tell me about it😂

@maggiesmith8261 5 ай бұрын

Great tutorial thank you so much. So helpful.

@lovereigns4017 11 ай бұрын

Great job, karolyn ❤😊

@karenhodges4933 11 ай бұрын

Wow! I am so😊 afraid to have ever even tried a square cake, I have only done round cakes. Maybe I will try this sooner or later. You make it look soooo easy! Beautifully done!!

@KarolynsKakes 11 ай бұрын

Thanks girl, it's definitely one of those rare occasions for me!

@yazzysjourney926 2 ай бұрын

Nice tutorial how much cake batter and pans did you use

@eloisavivian3839 Жыл бұрын

Love your work❤ Tks for the class

@sandybuchanan3479 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@joannethomas3116 9 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial

@KarolynsKakes 9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@TTPCakery Жыл бұрын

Awesome friend!!! As usual!!

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Thanks boo!!

@ShanaCali Жыл бұрын

You give the best tutorials! Always excited to see when a new video is up. Many hugs, stay inspired. ~*Shana signing out for now.

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you honey! I appreciate you! 💜🙏

@carolynmckee4295 Жыл бұрын

I only do cakes for fun, but whenever I do a square cake I remember WHY I am not fond of doing those dang corners and should have done a round! Pretty nail color, BTW!

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carolyn with a "C"! 😊 These are just so hard to get perfect. Especially if you're stacking them, all the angles have to be perfect or it won't look right! And thank you, I'm obsessed with this color right now 💅🎉

@user-hp5gc7el3h 5 ай бұрын

Great job Karolyn! Did you use a square pan? I don’t have one and wanted to know how could I make a square cake without the pan

@KarolynsKakes 5 ай бұрын

I did use a square pan. You can use a sheet pan if you don't have a square. But it would be difficult to make a square from a round cake. You would have to make a big round cake to be able to trim it to a square!

@jaydentube4275 11 ай бұрын

Hi pls i need a tutorial about how to organize the utilities and items of my kitchen case am home mom and am working in home so i need to know how to segregate my cake items for kitchen items too 10Q for ur good attitude

@KarolynsKakes 11 ай бұрын

Here's a video on how I organize my cake stuff! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oKegldR-yKfKdIk.html

@maggieburris1081 Жыл бұрын

If you feel this strongly about square cakes I would love to know how you feel about hexagons 😮 lol Thanks for another great tutorial!

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Ummmmm that's my nightmare!! 😂😂

@Brandi_the_Baker Жыл бұрын

Okay, so I’ll probably never make a square cake. Lol. I’ve tried once and it was a nightmare.

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

It's definitely traumatizing 😂😂

@doloresjonusas866 Жыл бұрын

Wow - what a great job! I have a question... every time I crumbcoat a chocolate cake, even though I bring the icing over the top, when I remove it (carefully), I can still see the cake around the top edge - it's almost as though the buttercream doesn't want to stick to the border of the cake - has that ever happened to you?

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Chocolate cakes are a little soft because of the addition of cocoa powder, so they can be a little more challenging to frost. Make sure your icing is thinned out a little bit (not too much), that will help it adhere to the cake better!

@doloresjonusas866 Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Thanks, Karol - I'll try that :)

@anitabadeau4866 Жыл бұрын

I would really love if you did a class on this. I tried your method and my cake looked better but still not as nice as yours

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Okay! I'll put that on my list 😊

@robgreenwood8637 Жыл бұрын

Hi love you tutorial just wondering why you dont add a second template to the top of the cake so you are creaming between the two then pop the top of and smooth. Like if you are using gnache plates

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

I'm sure that would work! I'll have to try that and see if I have success with it. 🙏

@lxus4u Жыл бұрын

hi where do you get your cake boards from?

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

I love the CakeBon boards on Amazon! Make sure you get the 1/2" thick ones. amzn.to/47qb7sY

@Nonniessweettreatsohio Жыл бұрын

How long did it really take you? ( love your videos and your energy)

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you love! It was probably an hour to frost with both coats of icing! (Not including the 4 hours or so it sat in the fridge after the crumb coat to harden.)

@gloriacumberbatch3082 4 ай бұрын

How to stop a cake from leaking after icing it

@annehogan4841 3 ай бұрын

I wonder why you don’t just cut a cake board and eliminate the press and seal?

@KarolynsKakes 3 ай бұрын

I like to put this on a 1/2" foam core board, it's thicker than a cake circle so it can help guide the bench scraper without it slipping off. The cake shouldn't come in contact with the foam core board, that's why I add the press and seal. You can use a cake circle if you prefer! I just like to do it this way.

@katiuszaYT Жыл бұрын

Try folding your plastic wrap in diagonally from the corners first, then from the sides. Trust me.

@KarolynsKakes Жыл бұрын

OMG this makes so much sense!! Why didn't I think of that?! Thank you!🎉