Cake icing techniques

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

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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

Cake Decorating for Beginners: Learn 5 mistakes to avoid before you begin to decorate your cake! This video covers essential baking and cake preparation tips...

I’m sharing 30 different ways to pipe with star tips. Use the piping techniques for buttercream, whipped cream, or any other frosting!

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

Trying a new recipe or different techniques can also be overwhelming, but you can avoid or prevent mistakes from happening with a solid foundation. Here I'll share with you how to avoid these common decorating mistakes.