Smooth cake icing

This pin covers how to frost a cake for beginners. We talk leveling, stacking, filling, crumb coating, as well as getting smooth sides and clean edges!

All my best tips for frosting a cake with smooth buttercream, from tools I recommend to cake decorating techniques that will help you frost cakes like a pro

Learn how to frost a cake with buttercream and get a smooth, perfect finish just like a professional cake decorator! Step-by-step tutorial with photos!

My best cake decorating tips for frosting smooth buttercream cakes with sharp edges, plus the best vanilla buttercream recipe for a flawless finish!

If you’re looking for a silky smooth buttercream frosting recipe that is not too sweet or grainy, then this recipe is it! I find traditional American style buttercreams way too sweet, so I came up with my own version that has far less icing sugar (in relation to the amount of butter) compared to more traditional recipes. Best part is, it’s still stable enough to use for layered cakes and is great for piping too!

Getting a smooth finish on your fondant or buttercream cake is easier than you may think. All you need is a simple crumb coat. This often-omitted step is the key to professional results, even when you aren’t planning on a traditional fondant-covered cake. Read over our friendly guide, watch our helpful video, then… get ready to (c)rumble!!!! #wiltoncakes #blog #blogpost #blogger #cakedecorating #cakeideas #beginner #basic #simple #easy #homemade #baking #cakeideas #layercake #howto #tutorial

American buttercream is possibly the most widely used frosting for cake decorating. It’s very simple to make and colours beautifully in the brightest of shades you can find. It also tastes amazing when combined with just about any flavour. Nonetheless, it can be very sweet in flavour and gritty in texture, two qualities which can […]

Want a perfectly smooth and flat cake? Then flip it upside down, learn how. This technique works best with an icing containing at least one...

Emily | British Girl Bakes on Instagram: "If you struggle with smooth frosting, skip it! Try one of these techniques instead. If you need more details and step by step instructions you’ll find them in my tutorial - search on YouTube for 7 Cakes Without Smooth Frosting 😊 #buttercream #buttercreamcakes #frosting #cakedecorating #cakereels #cakereel #britishgirlbakes"

Ever wonder how to level up your cake? buttercream cake with sharp edges can bring your 50$ cake to 80$ or even 100$. Sharp edge can bring out luxury and fin...