Icing a cake

I'm sharing my step-by-step process of how to frost a cake. It's an easy and basic method that's perfect for beginners!

Learn how to frost a cake with perfectly smooth sides! I share everything you need to know in this step by step tutorial.

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

Making beautifully decorated cakes is easier than you think. It’s all about how long you let the cake cool before icing it! Learn the steps to successfully cooling and frosting cakes so that you can improve your cake decorating skills and feel confident baking and frosting cakes.

New to cake decorating? Learn How to Decorate a Cake like a pro with these 6 simple tips (great for beginners!). Your cakes will look better than ever! Includes a how-to video.

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

Piped, painted, smeared or slathered—your cake will be gorgeous with these great ways to ice a cake.

A step-by-step guide to icing a cake smoothly with pictures. Learn the "secret" tool used to a frosting a smoother icing.

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"

Classic Vanilla Buttercream is the best tasting frosting that is light, fluffy, creamy, and spreads on a cake like a dream. Perfect as a pipe-able frosting for all your decorative needs from @savorysweetlife #frosting #Cakes #CakeDecorating

The best buttercream icing for cupcakes and cakes. Includes both vanilla and chocolate frosting recipes. You only need 4 ingredients: butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla and milk. Recipe will frost 24 cupcakes or a 9x13 cake.

Learn how to crumb coat cakes and why it's important for a smooth buttercream finish. You'll be one step closer to building the perfect layer cake!

Turn a basic cake into a treat worthy of a celebration with some buttercream frosting, a cookie cutter, and a few creative details.

This recipe for icing is so simple. If you can boil water you can make this icing. Great for topping cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more. Simplest icing ever.

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

I'm sharing my top tips for icing a cake with whipped cream and show you how to easily create three different looks for your next whipped cream cake!

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

Ready to make your first cake but don't know where to start? Today I'm going to show you how to decorate your very first cake and explain every step from tools, baking, trimming, frosting with sharp edges and of course decorating!Decorating a cake doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, when I first started decorating cakes I knew nothing about it! This video is a great tutorial for beginners and a great way to learn the fundamentals of making beautiful cakes.

One of my favorite things to bake is cake. This is my favorite recipe for a light, whipped cream frosting which is a nice change up every so often from sugary, rich buttercream. This recipe is supe…