Liz, I watched your video intently while building a buttercream cake and I wanted to tell you how good it was to hear the reasons behind decorating a cake board. I like how firmly you talked to get your point across. I know you did it bc you’re so passionate about the subject. It felt like motherly instruction. In a perfect way. Just wanted to say thank you and how much I appreciate you.
I don't think Liz is giving attitude. She's been there and done that. She knows the difference of a newbie and professional. She wouldn't be showing some of her early work if she wasn't trying to help. Love all of the tip that she's giving. And I'll admit, it's pretty embarrassing because I've done things that she mentioned. But u can only learn from mistakes. I, myself, don't think that cake board plays a role in a cake. I was wrong. Her cakes looked amazing! She just showed me a whole new level of stepping up my game. Cake board plays a huge role.
What a great video. Up front, straight forward and to the point and why. No sugar coating, no hand holding, just straight forward info. Thank you,thank you, thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of video.
What I love the most about this isn't the amazing fantastic tips, but how she really makes you think about your level of professionalism and if your excuses are real or if you're just being lazy. Love this video so much.
I'm not a baker or artist, cake decorator, I was interested in your talk. I think you're fantastic and absolutely correct. I love your line, to paraphrase, if you want quality customers, you have to have quality product. I can relate to quality in areas other than cake decorator and wholly agree with you. You're awesome.
I'm soooo glad I came across this video. I just started making cakes and I honestly had NO idea about covering cake boards at all. I've been using the white Wiltons cardboard, and I definitely DO have the time to upgrade my cakes/cake board. I know this will make my cakes look so much better and more professional which is what I want. Who doesn't want that?! lol you're awesome, thanks for the video!
Im so grateful that I found this video! I literally just put some decoration on my first board using vinyl cut with my cricut and didn't realize how important this was. Im not super new at decorating, however, it's always been a side hustle while working full time so I don't make much volume and still suck at knowing what to charge. Thank you Liz!!
That was one of the first things I learned when I took my first cake class. Even if I have to spend the $5, I would rather spend the extra money so my work looked more professional. Thank you for showing a less expensive way. ❤️
I found Liz down to earth with no sugar coating. Very informative and I learned a lot, things I was not taught in pastry school. Great Job and thank you!!!!
Just want to say THANK YOU for this video!!! I am a newbie and honestly never really thought about covering my boards. You made such fabulous points and showed great examples. The day I watched your video I went out and got some stuff to try. I made two covered boards today and while they aren't perfect, they are definitely a HUGE improvement. Also, I love how you are to the point and you don't shy away from constructive criticism!! Thanks again!!!
I absolutely LOVE your forwardness and no BS way to explain the importance of this. Especially for us little broke home bakers trying to gain more clients on a less than existant budget. These points are so valid & like you said, what makes the difference in the trajectory we want our business to go. I've watched so many videos of yours & the Liz in this video is my favorite! I love your rawness about it all...you're amazing!
I adore your spirit. You can tell that you do put a tiring amount of time into the things that you do, but that you are indeed happy at the end of the day. I'm hoping to try that out myself at the end of either this year or next year.
I agree a covered cake board looks so much more professional and makes it look like a finished job. I cover all my cake boards. I loved your tutorial and enjoyed listening to you. Great information . Perth WA
Ever since I came across this video I have not used foil for my cake boards!! Thanks for the much needed slap in the face :) I love that you didn't just tell us to stop doing it l, you gave us the tools and ideas we needed to be better. Lots of love from Nicaragua!
I thank you for the helpful punch in the face. It didn't hurt in the slightest! I just looked through all my cake pics (and there's lots...) and checked just how many I DIDN'T take time on the board presentation and how much better and more professional the finished cake would've looked if I had. I tend to use returnable glass stands and specially pretty plates, but I even (eek!) found one on foil..! (in my defence it was about 35 yrs ago..!) But your enthusiasm and passion is familiar... I hereby promise never to hand over a cake without a decent board ever again.
Ps...I also just managed to source (not an easy task in uk..) pizza circles! Wow what a saving! Now I feel so ashamed of making a throwaway comment on another of your vids which I heartily regret and which seems to have gotten a bit silly as does everything on the internet...! I'll do penance and not eat chocolate for a week..Ok? :-)
I just discovered you on here and I LOVE THIS VIDEO! You are so right! I'm VERY new to baking in general and have just started learning to decorate. I made a pretty butter cream cake with piped flowers that I was so proud of but there was something off about it. I realized it was the white board I had it on but didn't even know there were options or cool techniques to have pretty boards for my cakes. Now I can't wait to make another one on a pretty board to see the difference it makes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion.
I can honestly say that I began to take interest in my cake boards and they make the cake look even better. It looks professional and clean. Even going as far as using the foam core board to make the "feet" under the board makes a huge difference!! Thank you for your Enthusiasm and knowledge!!
Now that I have seen this I want to cover all my cake bords! It looks so much more polished and professionnal. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us be better.
I absolutely love you! Stumbled across searching for buttercream dahlias and watched the entire thing (the kicker, i didn't even need to learn about cake boards! LOL)
I LOVE THIS WOMAN! Iv been saying the same thing! but no few bakers wanna take the time or few extra bucks to do this, BUT ITS SO WORTH IT! makes a HUGE diferance!
I'm pretty new at cake decorating and I didn't know this was a big thing. I usually buy that $9 Wilton foil paper but I'm going to try doing the fondant from now on.😳
fantastic!!!!!! im a homebaker who has gone pro for a couple of months and this peice of advice to cover a cake board is an eye opener. i wouldhv never thought about it if i hadn't bumped on your vid...thanks a tonnnnnne😉
Thank you so much for making this video! I have been decorating for about 7 years now but only on the side maybe one or two cakes a year but it's always been something I wanted to do for a living. I have recently left my husband and am broadening my cake decorating skills and trying to make money with it, and looking back at my past cakes they look sooooooo unprofessional and boring. However, after seeing this video I now know why in part and I thank you for the awesome advice! Hopefully I can get more clients now that I know how to dress up my cakes for fairly cheap. I was definitely in the dark on covering my cake boards, I didn't even know that was a requirement for professional bakers. Awesome videos and cakes!!!!!
I love this so much! Thank you! I'm a culinary arts grad and I absolutely love these types of videos and tutorials because I'm always learning how to improve!! And you're my kind of humor person so this was very enjoyable to watch as well!!
I rarely comment but I must say that I for one APPRECIATE all your advice. Where some say it’s a “rant” I say that it is “Wisdom” speaking. Liz does not have to offer her suggestions but she does so to help us improve our business and hopefully not make co$tly mistakes. Just like she did not have to reveal her famous LMF fondant. She could have kept that a secret and continued to make this delicious, easy to work with pliable recipe. Or better yet branded this product and made a ton of money from it. She chose to come on to UA-cam and share her own recipe in the hopes that it would help us produce a beautiful cake product that would not cost us next to nothing compare to all the commercial fondants out there. You can choose to listen to her advice or “rant” or you can go one to another channel either way I am grateful that she takes the time from her own schedule to help each and every one of us succeed in our own business. Thank you so much Liz!!! 👏🏼👩🏻🍳
...and for newbies -and I am a newbie, a covered cake board lifts the whole look of the cake, even when your finish on your decorating isn't quite at the level you want it to be, the finished cake board ,which are so easy to do make a huge,huge difference. With LM ALL THE WAY ON COVERING BOARDS -they are an integral part of the total look.
This is the longest video I have ever watched and kept my eyes open and attention on. Not only do you have the best attitude ever, you made every single freaking point I ever try to make to my husband. LoL I enjoyed watching this so much (even tho I knew all this) because I just want to be your friend! LOL Im kidding, but seriously you are awesome and I couldn't have said ANY of that better. Cheap work aint good, and good work aint cheap! I have been doing this for alittle over 3 years and you are SO right. The look of the board changes EVERYTHING!!!!! I use the contact paper over scrapbook paper thing but I also use tissue paper, wrapping paper, even those plastic table clothes or fabric to make my cakes stand out and it 100% makes the difference in the look of the cake and DEFINITLY the price! Amen sista! You get an A+ for this long ass video. Worth watching! =D
I don’t understand why only 200k subscriber? U are awesome!!! And thank you so much for the advice.. I’m a housewife that try to sell my cake.. so far only to friends & family.. no wonder why there is no stranger buying my cake.. I think because I always cover the DIY cake board with tin foil. And to be honest it make cake looks ugly.. now I know how to make better DIY cake board... thank you so much Liz...
I'm a glass artist, so not a pro, hobbyist, or even a person who loves baking...but as an artist I know the value of one of a kind touches...So thank you for encouraging me to excel in my presentation when baking for family celebrations...
Girl-la I LOVE YOU!!!! Preach the gospel!!!!! Yes!!!! That aluminum foil cover job drives me friggin crazy! I mean this in the friendliness way, you are such a cake nerd! Thanks for all the information.
Thanks so much for your video! I've been looking at so many videos to learn about cake decorating, and this is one of the best I've found. Hopefully, I can start making them for my kids' birthdays. I'm not a cake decorator, but, as a graphic designer, I understand that presentation is everything. I never considered how the board influenced the cake design. After seeing this, I will be covering my boards. I've always done a lot of crafts, so your suggestions look very easy to do.
This is an awesome video! I am not a professional baker or culinary artist, but I do enjoy the art and I like to really invest my self in anything I make. Hearing from an artist, that is doing this professionally and sharing your knowledge is so helpful! it is so helpful to have the big picture and helps to expand perspective. The tips on how to make a professional, cost effective matching boards were great and I will definitely work towards building this skill. I don't think you were harsh at all, just pragmatic. Thank you!!
This video just changed my life!!!!! I can't wait to get off work and start working on my cake board for a baby shower cake that I'm making this weekend. Being a beginner cake decorator I am more than pleased with that punch in the face lol! Thank you!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this video! You have given me so many ideas. I was going to start covering my cake boards and now I know how. And for the record, I don't consider anything you said to be criticism, just honest, straightforward advice on how to step up your game. Thanks again for taking the time to share your knowledge :-D
Thank god someone stood up and said this !!!! Thank.. You ... Liz! I cringe every time I see foil boards or non fondant boards, people build and incorporate it into your cake it completely transformers it!! Viva la Cake 👊🏻
@@Kt-cn2rq The cake isn't resting directly on the contact paper.... all of her cakes have cake boards on the bottom. You don't see the board because she covers out to the board with buttercream and/or fondant so you don't see the actual board directly on the bottom of the cake... but it's there. So cringe all you want but what she's doing isn't unsafe.
thanks so much for pointing this out Liz. i thought i was over pricing because i was considering the quality of work and materials i put in my cakes. plus you gave me so much more tips in this vid. very helpful really. thanks so so much!
Fantastic! Looking at some of my past cakes I couldn't understand why they seemed so.. plain, but now that I see a huge error I'll be making changes. Thank you!
At first I thought this video was kinda aggressive but honestly if you going to decorate cakes, especially at the level she does with her realistic cakes, then this video makes total sense. With the videos she puts on here on both her channels, I've learned so much. So I wouldn't dog her video because you don't like what she's saying since she's right.
I love your video. Straight up and forward. Great advice!!! I my self understands and get what you mean. Very true because when i first started i used just boards never the foil but then i started to decorate the boards and realized it looked so much better. You're awesome Liz. Thanks girl. I love your work.
Hi Liz, thanks so much for this great video! I make cakes since last year, and I am a beginner in this business. Last week I made a cake for the daughter of my neighbor, and there was something that really bothered me, but I didn't know exactly what it was until I watched your video now. I saw the pictures with the silver cakeboard and one '"designed" and ther e is a big difference indeed! Thanks so much! I will never use a silver or gold cakeboard anymore!
You've convinced me. You're a hard ass lol bur you're right. I'm in the UK and our Amazon stock is slightly different but I think I'm going to follow your advice x
This is a great video. I think this is definitely something I needed to see. I just didn't do it before because I never really thought about it. this will definitely help my cakes look so much better. thank you!
Oh jeez Liz, now I'm so ashamed of myself. But you know what, it was a helpful punch in the face that I needed! Damn but I wish you could write a book on steps to take take in setting up a business. It's always the business side that gets my insides gnawing. But I do have an app't to see SCORE and am going to a free seminar on steps on starting a business. You, Liz, are what I strive to be in a cake decorator!
This is the best video I've watched today! I've been interested in making cakes for a few years now. I've been binge watching cake tutorials today. I'm definitely following you.
As a new cake decorator/baker, this was informative. My grandmother has owned a bakery / doing cakes for 40+ years and i get tips from her. She recently handed my floral foil to cover my boards because i wasn’t. Ribbon is so cheap and i don’t see why people can’t just premake neutral boards with all white. I love these cheap and effective ideas.
Yoy know those peeps that complain about the price if covering or buying special boards? Listen very closely...you ultimately charge the customer for it!!!!!!! When youre pricing it out, you add this cost in for supplies. I dont know how many more times i have to say that. You dont just say ill make a cake for $50 and not consider the price its costing you. If that board costs you $10, then that $50 is now $60. I work for a business and the owner is so cheap that she wont buy some options of expensive products. But what she needs to realize is that it doesnt matter wherher we paid $50 or $100, that item is selling for double or more than whatever we paid. Theres a reason this statement exists, "you have to spend money to make money"
This was very useful information!!!! I am not a pro by any means but i like to make birthday cakes for my close family and friends. This will really step up the wow factor when they are presented. Presenting a cake is like showing a house for sale. One small, seemingly insignificant detail can make or break that showing. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!!!
I learned a lot very useful information. I used to do this. Most cake makers are artist but not business people. If I ever do this again I will remember this information!
awesome video!!! I was always so focused on my cake design and never the cake board. But now I see the difference it makes :) I will be covering my cake boards from now on. Thank you!!!
Also when it comes to the wooden cake boards for the wedding cakes you can charge a fee. They pay a deposit of $25. They have a certain amount of days to return it. When they do they get the money back. If they don’t you keep the deposit and have enough to replace the more expensive board. Same goes for cake stands but obviously the charge/ deposit should cover the cost of the stand/display.
OMG!! Thank you for this!!! Uncovered cake boards are my biggest pet peeve! I am a hobby baker. Just for friends and family. I always cover my cake boards. I save my left over wrapping paper and use it to cover my boards.
thank you so much for this! I usually double up on the white boards and wrap the edge in a corresponding color ribbon..but theming the board with the cake is sooo much better!!!
I like how you’ve explained this. You are direct and I really appreciate you. I’m a new subscriber and will incorporate your recommendations into my cake decorating. Thx
your so right I'm going to start to cover the board I get it know why I was not love my cake it was always missing something know I know and it was that easy and never looked at it and it was in my face I lo e seen yall I love hearing it straight up I show that yall care for use from the bottom of my heart I thank you so much
Thank you for covering all those issues that are so common in our lives. This was a very informative video. I have 30 years experience and still do not close myself off to learning new things, we can never ever say that we know it all.
Thank u for the advice..i am at the very first starting point of my cake business and i completely that the board is part of the whole presentation of the cake...an uncovered cake board looks just that-unfinished/uncovered....when u cover the board in theme with the cake it takes ur artwork to the next level...i appreciate the passion u have and the info u gave...i subscribed to ur channel &im anxious to learn more from such a professional😉❤
i never bought foil boards or covered it in foil, but i also never covered my boards since i was usually either to tired or forgot. so thank you so much for reminding me and teaching us all of these things. thank you so much!
OMG... I rarely watch any video over 10 minutes but let me tell you... this was the best 38 minutes I've spent! I was rolling with laughter!! I'm a person who is straightforward and tells it like it is... without sugar coating it so I really appreciate it when I see others do the same. I absolutely loved Liz's 'no BS' approach to this video. I'm laughing especially hard at the 244 people who down voted this video.... I can almost see their indignant faces as they smashed that thumbs down. I loved this video and Liz.... PREACH ON GIRL!
Thank you for this. It is an eye opener! Thank you for sharing how you can cover a cakeboard. Its been a daunting task for me thats why I never do it. This makes sense now. I will do it from now on!
Thank you, I love your style and delivery! I'm just starting out and really want to make cakes that look as professional and amazing as possible so this has been so helpful to me.
I totally agree with you, uncovered cake boards are so unprofessional and look as if there is something missing. I have always covered my cake boards and they look so cool. thank you for your video
I buy the drums in bulk but I still cover them! I do the Masonite for heavier cakes. When I first started I asked for gift cards for Christmas etc! So I could invest more money into supplies. Even now someone asks what I want for my bday I tell them cake stuff lol I have things on my list on Amazon. My mama bought me hi ratio shortening for my bday. It's definitely a learning curve! You just have to take the ego out and do what's best for your business.
at first i was like who in the hell takes 30min to explain "WHY TO COVER CAKEBOARDS".....BUT after taking a moment to listen i think once i begin baking again I will make some alterations to the appearence of my cakes... i usually cover the entire cake board with butter cream icing which is time comsuming and a pain in the ass... I'm looking forward to adopting some of your methods.. thanks for sharing!!!!
thank you so much for all the tips. I wonder why I didn't see this before. now I feel how important it is to cover the cake boards. I never use the silver ones but liked to use the black or white ones which look way better than the silver ones but from now on I'm going to use my left over fondant to cover the boards. Thank you so much for the lovely advice.
fantastic video, I will start covering my cake boards..i already bought a bulk of gold cake boards unfortunately , but im gonna start gluing them together so it can hold up better :) ive been making cakes for almost a year, I have learned so much, but this video is just what I needed! Thank you!
Ohhhhh my gosh, TRUTH! I, too, have made the mistake of using boards and foil, but you learn very quickly. Or you should. It's such an insult. I actually live in an area with a "bakery" (note the air quotes) who's been in business for a while. Among other things that I won't mention, they cover 90% of their cake boards in tin foil! I don't get how they don't see how awful it looks. Love the rant lol Thanks for all the great tips and sharing your amazing talent with us. People like you are the reason I've been able to learn so much and hone my skills!
I know this video is old, but I'm just now coming across it. Wow.....I never once thought about how important of a role my boards could play in my presentations. I am so glad I watched this video, especially as I plan for a wedding cake coming up in a couple of weeks. I have NEVER liked my boards. I cover them in the "nice" gold or silver foil. The quality is definitely better than Wilton's brand, BUT, I don't like it because it rips when you're cutting a cake, it doesn't match everything, etc. Considering that the majority of my cakes, at this point, are buttercream covered, I feel like I can for sure afford a box of pre-made fondant and use 5oz (more or less) to cover my boards. I have been doing what I was taught to do, but never satisfied. Now I know what to do. Thank you!!!
Hello, I love your vedio, you mentioned that you don't use wilton fondant to cover your cake and use better one, may I ask what fondant you use for expensive cake? thanks
Thanks, I love all these tips! I only make for special birthdays for a very few friends or family as a very long time hobby but I like them to look professional. I use foam core from the Dollar Tree, it's $1 for a large sheet. For the bottom base I cut out 3 or 4 pieces & hot glue together & then cover with contact or metallic wrapping paper + ribbon. I'm gonna start covering with fondant for sure!
Liz, I watched your video intently while building a buttercream cake and I wanted to tell you how good it was to hear the reasons behind decorating a cake board. I like how firmly you talked to get your point across. I know you did it bc you’re so passionate about the subject. It felt like motherly instruction. In a perfect way. Just wanted to say thank you and how much I appreciate you.
I don't think Liz is giving attitude. She's been there and done that. She knows the difference of a newbie and professional. She wouldn't be showing some of her early work if she wasn't trying to help. Love all of the tip that she's giving. And I'll admit, it's pretty embarrassing because I've done things that she mentioned. But u can only learn from mistakes. I, myself, don't think that cake board plays a role in a cake. I was wrong. Her cakes looked amazing! She just showed me a whole new level of stepping up my game. Cake board plays a huge role.
I wouldn't call it attitude. Passionate about what she's doing or saying more. She gets the point across without being boring.
Shes a little bit condescending and more like UP HERSELF! Calm Down woman and get some Valium!
I completely agree with you. She makes a lot of sense.
What a great video. Up front, straight forward and to the point and why. No sugar coating, no hand holding, just straight forward info. Thank you,thank you, thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of video.
What I love the most about this isn't the amazing fantastic tips, but how she really makes you think about your level of professionalism and if your excuses are real or if you're just being lazy.
Love this video so much.
I'm not a baker or artist, cake decorator, I was interested in your talk. I think you're fantastic and absolutely correct. I love your line, to paraphrase, if you want quality customers, you have to have quality product. I can relate to quality in areas other than cake decorator and wholly agree with you. You're awesome.
I'm soooo glad I came across this video. I just started making cakes and I honestly had NO idea about covering cake boards at all. I've been using the white Wiltons cardboard, and I definitely DO have the time to upgrade my cakes/cake board. I know this will make my cakes look so much better and more professional which is what I want. Who doesn't want that?! lol you're awesome, thanks for the video!
Im so grateful that I found this video! I literally just put some decoration on my first board using vinyl cut with my cricut and didn't realize how important this was. Im not super new at decorating, however, it's always been a side hustle while working full time so I don't make much volume and still suck at knowing what to charge. Thank you Liz!!
That was one of the first things I learned when I took my first cake class. Even if I have to spend the $5, I would rather spend the extra money so my work looked more professional. Thank you for showing a less expensive way. ❤️
I found Liz down to earth with no sugar coating. Very informative and I learned a lot, things I was not taught in pastry school. Great Job and thank you!!!!
Just want to say THANK YOU for this video!!! I am a newbie and honestly never really thought about covering my boards. You made such fabulous points and showed great examples. The day I watched your video I went out and got some stuff to try. I made two covered boards today and while they aren't perfect, they are definitely a HUGE improvement. Also, I love how you are to the point and you don't shy away from constructive criticism!! Thanks again!!!
I absolutely LOVE your forwardness and no BS way to explain the importance of this. Especially for us little broke home bakers trying to gain more clients on a less than existant budget. These points are so valid & like you said, what makes the difference in the trajectory we want our business to go. I've watched so many videos of yours & the Liz in this video is my favorite! I love your rawness about it all...you're amazing!
I adore your spirit. You can tell that you do put a tiring amount of time into the things that you do, but that you are indeed happy at the end of the day. I'm hoping to try that out myself at the end of either this year or next year.
I agree a covered cake board looks so much more professional and makes it look like a finished job. I cover all my cake boards. I loved your tutorial and enjoyed listening to you. Great information . Perth WA
Ever since I came across this video I have not used foil for my cake boards!! Thanks for the much needed slap in the face :) I love that you didn't just tell us to stop doing it l, you gave us the tools and ideas we needed to be better. Lots of love from Nicaragua!
I'm very new and have such a small budget on what I can afford so this was super helpful for a way to elevate my cakes! Thank you for this!
I thank you for the helpful punch in the face. It didn't hurt in the slightest! I just looked through all my cake pics (and there's lots...) and checked just how many I DIDN'T take time on the board presentation and how much better and more professional the finished cake would've looked if I had. I tend to use returnable glass stands and specially pretty plates, but I even (eek!) found one on foil..! (in my defence it was about 35 yrs ago..!) But your enthusiasm and passion is familiar... I hereby promise never to hand over a cake without a decent board ever again.
Ps...I also just managed to source (not an easy task in uk..) pizza circles! Wow what a saving! Now I feel so ashamed of making a throwaway comment on another of your vids which I heartily regret and which seems to have gotten a bit silly as does everything on the internet...! I'll do penance and not eat chocolate for a week..Ok? :-)
I just discovered you on here and I LOVE THIS VIDEO! You are so right! I'm VERY new to baking in general and have just started learning to decorate. I made a pretty butter cream cake with piped flowers that I was so proud of but there was something off about it. I realized it was the white board I had it on but didn't even know there were options or cool techniques to have pretty boards for my cakes. Now I can't wait to make another one on a pretty board to see the difference it makes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion.
I can honestly say that I began to take interest in my cake boards and they make the cake look even better. It looks professional and clean. Even going as far as using the foam core board to make the "feet" under the board makes a huge difference!! Thank you for your Enthusiasm and knowledge!!
Now that I have seen this I want to cover all my cake bords! It looks so much more polished and professionnal. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us be better.
Thank you for the free class! As someone who is new to baking and decorating cakes, I learned a lot from you.
I absolutely love you! Stumbled across searching for buttercream dahlias and watched the entire thing (the kicker, i didn't even need to learn about cake boards! LOL)
This best 38minutes of my cake life...thank you so much...I have learnt so much...💝
I LOVE THIS WOMAN! Iv been saying the same thing! but no few bakers wanna take the time or few extra bucks to do this, BUT ITS SO WORTH IT! makes a HUGE diferance!
I'm pretty new at cake decorating and I didn't know this was a big thing. I usually buy that $9 Wilton foil paper but I'm going to try doing the fondant from now on.😳
fantastic!!!!!! im a homebaker who has gone pro for a couple of months and this peice of advice to cover a cake board is an eye opener. i wouldhv never thought about it if i hadn't bumped on your vid...thanks a tonnnnnne😉
The best 38 minutes EVEEEER! Thank you very much for this advice!
Gah! I love this girl. Her honesty and the way she talks like I would talk to any of my friends or family is so damn refreshing! love ya Liz!
Thank you so much for making this video! I have been decorating for about 7 years now but only on the side maybe one or two cakes a year but it's always been something I wanted to do for a living. I have recently left my husband and am broadening my cake decorating skills and trying to make money with it, and looking back at my past cakes they look sooooooo unprofessional and boring. However, after seeing this video I now know why in part and I thank you for the awesome advice! Hopefully I can get more clients now that I know how to dress up my cakes for fairly cheap. I was definitely in the dark on covering my cake boards, I didn't even know that was a requirement for professional bakers. Awesome videos and cakes!!!!!
I love this so much! Thank you! I'm a culinary arts grad and I absolutely love these types of videos and tutorials because I'm always learning how to improve!! And you're my kind of humor person so this was very enjoyable to watch as well!!
I rarely comment but I must say that I for one APPRECIATE all your advice. Where some say it’s a “rant” I say that it is “Wisdom” speaking. Liz does not have to offer her suggestions but she does so to help us improve our business and hopefully not make co$tly mistakes. Just like she did not have to reveal her famous LMF fondant. She could have kept that a secret and continued to make this delicious, easy to work with pliable recipe. Or better yet branded this product and made a ton of money from it. She chose to come on to UA-cam and share her own recipe in the hopes that it would help us produce a beautiful cake product that would not cost us next to nothing compare to all the commercial fondants out there. You can choose to listen to her advice or “rant” or you can go one to another channel either way I am grateful that she takes the time from her own schedule to help each and every one of us succeed in our own business. Thank you so much Liz!!! 👏🏼👩🏻🍳
...and for newbies -and I am a newbie, a covered cake board lifts the whole look of the cake, even when your finish on your decorating isn't quite at the level you want it to be, the finished cake board ,which are so easy to do make a huge,huge difference. With LM ALL THE WAY ON COVERING BOARDS -they are an integral part of the total look.
This is the longest video I have ever watched and kept my eyes open and attention on. Not only do you have the best attitude ever, you made every single freaking point I ever try to make to my husband. LoL I enjoyed watching this so much (even tho I knew all this) because I just want to be your friend! LOL Im kidding, but seriously you are awesome and I couldn't have said ANY of that better. Cheap work aint good, and good work aint cheap! I have been doing this for alittle over 3 years and you are SO right. The look of the board changes EVERYTHING!!!!! I use the contact paper over scrapbook paper thing but I also use tissue paper, wrapping paper, even those plastic table clothes or fabric to make my cakes stand out and it 100% makes the difference in the look of the cake and DEFINITLY the price! Amen sista! You get an A+ for this long ass video. Worth watching! =D
+Jennifer Carratura haha well thank you! I know it's long but I had to cover a lot of points :) Thank you for watching
@@Artisancakecompany preach 🙌 👏
I agree with covering cake boards. I took your advice and it's the best advice ever. It really does make a huge difference. THANK YOU THANK YOU
I just love how real and genuinely helpful you are.
I don’t understand why only 200k subscriber? U are awesome!!! And thank you so much for the advice.. I’m a housewife that try to sell my cake.. so far only to friends & family.. no wonder why there is no stranger buying my cake.. I think because I always cover the DIY cake board with tin foil. And to be honest it make cake looks ugly.. now I know how to make better DIY cake board... thank you so much Liz...
I'm a glass artist, so not a pro, hobbyist, or even a person who loves baking...but as an artist I know the value of one of a kind touches...So thank you for encouraging me to excel in my presentation when baking for family celebrations...
Never thought much of it but now I can’t stop seeing it!! My eyes are suddenly drawn immediately to all that cardboard!
Girl-la I LOVE YOU!!!! Preach the gospel!!!!! Yes!!!! That aluminum foil cover job drives me friggin crazy! I mean this in the friendliness way, you are such a cake nerd! Thanks for all the information.
Thanks so much for your video! I've been looking at so many videos to learn about cake decorating, and this is one of the best I've found. Hopefully, I can start making them for my kids' birthdays.
I'm not a cake decorator, but, as a graphic designer, I understand that presentation is everything. I never considered how the board influenced the cake design. After seeing this, I will be covering my boards. I've always done a lot of crafts, so your suggestions look very easy to do.
I'm so impressed with you. I love the way you think. Thank you so much for posting this. I can't stop watching.
Just stumbled on this video and you are absolutely right! I cover my boards because it definitely upgrades the looks of my cakes period.
This is an awesome video! I am not a professional baker or culinary artist, but I do enjoy the art and I like to really invest my self in anything I make. Hearing from an artist, that is doing this professionally and sharing your knowledge is so helpful! it is so helpful to have the big picture and helps to expand perspective. The tips on how to make a professional, cost effective matching boards were great and I will definitely work towards building this skill. I don't think you were harsh at all, just pragmatic. Thank you!!
This video just changed my life!!!!! I can't wait to get off work and start working on my cake board for a baby shower cake that I'm making this weekend. Being a beginner cake decorator I am more than pleased with that punch in the face lol! Thank you!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this video! You have given me so many ideas. I was going to start covering my cake boards and now I know how. And for the record, I don't consider anything you said to be criticism, just honest, straightforward advice on how to step up your game. Thanks again for taking the time to share your knowledge :-D
Thank god someone stood up and said this !!!! Thank.. You ... Liz! I cringe every time I see foil boards or non fondant boards, people build and incorporate it into your cake it completely transformers it!! Viva la Cake 👊🏻
Lol cringe more because I buy thick foil boards because they are food safe. What she is doing isn't food safe. Contact paper isn't food safe.
@@Kt-cn2rq The cake isn't resting directly on the contact paper.... all of her cakes have cake boards on the bottom. You don't see the board because she covers out to the board with buttercream and/or fondant so you don't see the actual board directly on the bottom of the cake... but it's there. So cringe all you want but what she's doing isn't unsafe.
thanks so much for pointing this out Liz. i thought i was over pricing because i was considering the quality of work and materials i put in my cakes. plus you gave me so much more tips in this vid. very helpful really. thanks so so much!
Fantastic! Looking at some of my past cakes I couldn't understand why they seemed so.. plain, but now that I see a huge error I'll be making changes. Thank you!
At first I thought this video was kinda aggressive but honestly if you going to decorate cakes, especially at the level she does with her realistic cakes, then this video makes total sense. With the videos she puts on here on both her channels, I've learned so much. So I wouldn't dog her video because you don't like what she's saying since she's right.
I love your video. Straight up and forward. Great advice!!! I my self understands and get what you mean. Very true because when i first started i used just boards never the foil but then i started to decorate the boards and realized it looked so much better. You're awesome Liz. Thanks girl. I love your work.
Hi Liz, thanks so much for this great video! I make cakes since last year, and I am a beginner in this business. Last week I made a cake for the daughter of my neighbor, and there was something that really bothered me, but I didn't know exactly what it was until I watched your video now. I saw the pictures with the silver cakeboard and one '"designed" and ther e is a big difference indeed! Thanks so much! I will never use a silver or gold cakeboard anymore!
I always covered the cake boards but this time I put the anti slip thing on bottom on the cakes this week n it was life changing
You've convinced me. You're a hard ass lol bur you're right. I'm in the UK and our Amazon stock is slightly different but I think I'm going to follow your advice x
This is a great video. I think this is definitely something I needed to see. I just didn't do it before because I never really thought about it. this will definitely help my cakes look so much better. thank you!
Girl! I sincerely thank you for this tutorial! You just kicked my cake business up several notches! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Oh jeez Liz, now I'm so ashamed of myself. But you know what, it was a helpful punch in the face that I needed! Damn but I wish you could write a book on steps to take take in setting up a business. It's always the business side that gets my insides gnawing. But I do have an app't to see SCORE and am going to a free seminar on steps on starting a business.
You, Liz, are what I strive to be in a cake decorator!
You are so very right, in anything that we do we must have a teachable spirit!! Be willing to learn people!!
This is the best video I've watched today! I've been interested in making cakes for a few years now. I've been binge watching cake tutorials today. I'm definitely following you.
As a new cake decorator/baker, this was informative. My grandmother has owned a bakery / doing cakes for 40+ years and i get tips from her. She recently handed my floral foil to cover my boards because i wasn’t. Ribbon is so cheap and i don’t see why people can’t just premake neutral boards with all white. I love these cheap and effective ideas.
Yoy know those peeps that complain about the price if covering or buying special boards? Listen very closely...you ultimately charge the customer for it!!!!!!! When youre pricing it out, you add this cost in for supplies. I dont know how many more times i have to say that. You dont just say ill make a cake for $50 and not consider the price its costing you. If that board costs you $10, then that $50 is now $60.
I work for a business and the owner is so cheap that she wont buy some options of expensive products. But what she needs to realize is that it doesnt matter wherher we paid $50 or $100, that item is selling for double or more than whatever we paid. Theres a reason this statement exists, "you have to spend money to make money"
This was very useful information!!!! I am not a pro by any means but i like to make birthday cakes for my close family and friends. This will really step up the wow factor when they are presented. Presenting a cake is like showing a house for sale. One small, seemingly insignificant detail can make or break that showing. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!!!
I learned a lot very useful information. I used to do this. Most cake makers are artist but not business people. If I ever do this again I will remember this information!
so fortunate to stumble over this video, I have learned so much. Thanks a great deal
awesome video!!! I was always so focused on my cake design and never the cake board. But now I see the difference it makes :) I will be covering my cake boards from now on. Thank you!!!
I just love that you share so much knowledge and wisdom. I could listen to you all day!
Also when it comes to the wooden cake boards for the wedding cakes you can charge a fee. They pay a deposit of $25. They have a certain amount of days to return it. When they do they get the money back. If they don’t you keep the deposit and have enough to replace the more expensive board. Same goes for cake stands but obviously the charge/ deposit should cover the cost of the stand/display.
OMG!! Thank you for this!!! Uncovered cake boards are my biggest pet peeve! I am a hobby baker. Just for friends and family. I always cover my cake boards. I save my left over wrapping paper and use it to cover my boards.
OMG! She hit it right on the nail! So much info we never think about! Thanks soooo much! Loved the video!
I just used the fondant covered board method for a wood look result and it looked pretty darn awesome!
Thanks for all your tutorials!
thank you so much for this! I usually double up on the white boards and wrap the edge in a corresponding color ribbon..but theming the board with the cake is sooo much better!!!
Awesome video! Can you make a video about pricing cakes? Thanks! 😄
+Jeannie Merant Liz has already done a pricing video. Check out her youtube library. It's in a similar style, and it's awesome.
+Sally Conrad yea I actually just saw it and watched it! Lol thanks!
Yes please :)
+Sally Conrad oh thanks going to watch it now :)
How can I find the video about how to price a cake? Ty in advance
Ouch! Did not realize it was that easy and with your LMF I am ready get covering. Thanks for the heartfelt talk.
I like how you’ve explained this. You are direct and I really appreciate you. I’m a new subscriber and will incorporate your recommendations into my cake decorating. Thx
your so right I'm going to start to cover the board I get it know why I was not love my cake it was always missing something know I know and it was that easy and never looked at it and it was in my face I lo e seen yall I love hearing it straight up I show that yall care for use from the bottom of my heart I thank you so much
Thank you for covering all those issues that are so common in our lives. This was a very informative video. I have 30 years experience and still do not close myself off to learning new things, we can never ever say that we know it all.
Thank you for your insight! I found this video very helpful and will use your advice.
Thank u for the advice..i am at the very first starting point of my cake business and i completely that the board is part of the whole presentation of the cake...an uncovered cake board looks just that-unfinished/uncovered....when u cover the board in theme with the cake it takes ur artwork to the next level...i appreciate the passion u have and the info u gave...i subscribed to ur channel &im anxious to learn more from such a professional😉❤
i never bought foil boards or covered it in foil, but i also never covered my boards since i was usually either to tired or forgot. so thank you so much for reminding me and teaching us all of these things. thank you so much!
OMG... I rarely watch any video over 10 minutes but let me tell you... this was the best 38 minutes I've spent! I was rolling with laughter!! I'm a person who is straightforward and tells it like it is... without sugar coating it so I really appreciate it when I see others do the same. I absolutely loved Liz's 'no BS' approach to this video. I'm laughing especially hard at the 244 people who down voted this video.... I can almost see their indignant faces as they smashed that thumbs down. I loved this video and Liz.... PREACH ON GIRL!
Liz, I appreciate this video because I am starting a baking business and this information was truly beneficial.
Love this video! You are my kind of woman-direct and honest! Thank you!
Another tip is if you shop at Michaels, head to the framing counter and ask for their foam board. Much bigger for $7.
+Adreanna Rios Thanks for the tip!
+Artisan Cake Company thx for this Liz. The link you posted for Jones isn't working. can you tell me what the Facebook page is?
Good tip!
Thank you for this. It is an eye opener! Thank you for sharing how you can cover a cakeboard. Its been a daunting task for me thats why I never do it. This makes sense now. I will do it from now on!
Thank you, I love your style and delivery! I'm just starting out and really want to make cakes that look as professional and amazing as possible so this has been so helpful to me.
I totally agree with you, uncovered cake boards are so unprofessional and look as if there is something missing. I have always covered my cake boards and they look so cool. thank you for your video
I buy the drums in bulk but I still cover them! I do the Masonite for heavier cakes. When I first started I asked for gift cards for Christmas etc! So I could invest more money into supplies. Even now someone asks what I want for my bday I tell them cake stuff lol I have things on my list on Amazon. My mama bought me hi ratio shortening for my bday. It's definitely a learning curve! You just have to take the ego out and do what's best for your business.
at first i was like who in the hell takes 30min to explain "WHY TO COVER CAKEBOARDS".....BUT after taking a moment to listen i think once i begin baking again I will make some alterations to the appearence of my cakes... i usually cover the entire cake board with butter cream icing which is time comsuming and a pain in the ass... I'm looking forward to adopting some of your methods.. thanks for sharing!!!!
You are a rock star Liz! I loved every minute of this periscope.
thank you so much for all the tips. I wonder why I didn't see this before. now I feel how important it is to cover the cake boards. I never use the silver ones but liked to use the black or white ones which look way better than the silver ones but from now on I'm going to use my left over fondant to cover the boards. Thank you so much for the lovely advice.
Good tips! I prefer a covered cake board. Looks much more professional and pleasing to the eye. Never heard of the mason boards.
I like your brick backdrop.
+silverteacakes Thanks :)
fantastic video, I will start covering my cake boards..i already bought a bulk of gold cake boards unfortunately , but im gonna start gluing them together so it can hold up better :) ive been making cakes for almost a year, I have learned so much, but this video is just what I needed! Thank you!
Ohhhhh my gosh, TRUTH! I, too, have made the mistake of using boards and foil, but you learn very quickly. Or you should. It's such an insult. I actually live in an area with a "bakery" (note the air quotes) who's been in business for a while. Among other things that I won't mention, they cover 90% of their cake boards in tin foil! I don't get how they don't see how awful it looks. Love the rant lol Thanks for all the great tips and sharing your amazing talent with us. People like you are the reason I've been able to learn so much and hone my skills!
Thank you for this! I'm a baking newbie and this is really helpful!
I know this video is old, but I'm just now coming across it. Wow.....I never once thought about how important of a role my boards could play in my presentations. I am so glad I watched this video, especially as I plan for a wedding cake coming up in a couple of weeks. I have NEVER liked my boards. I cover them in the "nice" gold or silver foil. The quality is definitely better than Wilton's brand, BUT, I don't like it because it rips when you're cutting a cake, it doesn't match everything, etc. Considering that the majority of my cakes, at this point, are buttercream covered, I feel like I can for sure afford a box of pre-made fondant and use 5oz (more or less) to cover my boards. I have been doing what I was taught to do, but never satisfied. Now I know what to do. Thank you!!!
A great eye opener for me! Thanks so much for sharing ! Felt blessed to have come across this video 🙏😊
I only used to cover my cakeboards sometimes but after watching your vid I cover them 100%
Hello, I love your vedio, you mentioned that you don't use wilton fondant to cover your cake and use better one, may I ask what fondant you use for expensive cake? thanks
I absolutely LOVED this video! Had me in tears 😂! Thank you for keeping it real!
Thanks, I love all these tips! I only make for special birthdays for a very few friends or family as a very long time hobby but I like them to look professional. I use foam core from the Dollar Tree, it's $1 for a large sheet. For the bottom base I cut out 3 or 4 pieces & hot glue together & then cover with contact or metallic wrapping paper + ribbon. I'm gonna start covering with fondant for sure!
Thanks for the tips! I'm always trying to up my game, and this is a great way to do it!!
Good stuff soo very grateful to have this info as I start this journey