Easy cake frosting techniques

Learn how to frost a cake the easy way with some of our favorite techniques! These cake decorating methods are great even for beginners!

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

This American buttercream recipe only uses five ingredients! It's so delicious and easy to make, you'll never buy frosting again!!

Sometimes you want to simply frost a cake without using any crazy tools or special skills. What I love about this technique is that you just need an icing spatula to create a beautiful design. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn’t want to spend a long period of time perfectly frosting a cake.Continue reading "Simple Frosting Technique Using an Offset Spatula"

Spoon, snap, post, and heart away!

Learn all of the basics for beginner cake decorating and icing techniques like rosettes, pearls, and more with our ultimate cake guide!

If you find your frosting too sweet, don't lose hope. I have our best tips and tricks to help lessen the sweetness of buttercream frosting. American buttercream is often the go-to frosting for many, known for its simplicity, and forgiving nature. However, its sugariness can sometimes be overpowering for some detracting from the overall enjoyment of the dessert.

Knowing how to frost a cake can be the real difference between a standard cake and an unforgettable show-stopping dessert!

Nothing looks as professional as a perfectly smooth buttercream cake. Unfortunately that is usually easier said than done, until now....