thank you ! you gave us so much helpful information. you have answered questions that some youtubers has gotten mad about even been asked! It is not like we are taking their business and customers! thanks again
Thank you for uploading such a tutorial video. Absolutely, will work well. And, though “Patience”is one of energy source to take care kids, have realized to work making cakes.
You got a new subscriber here! I was finally able to get a smooth frosting after years of trying . Wish i could upload my son's birthday cake for tomorrow for you to see.😊 thanks for the tips
Awesome tips! I’m baking two anniversary cakes in April, so I’ll be closely watching for decorating tips! Have you ever made gelatine spheres? They’re adorable spilling over the side of a cake.
So all of these smooth frostings that i see being used to cover (and possibly decorate), has been regular american buttercream but just soften in the microwave most likely?
Super helpful video. Planning to make my wedding cake in a couple of months and practicing now. Have you had success with this technique using cream cheese frosting?
What turntable do you have? I’ve been looking online, but I’m not sure if just any old aluminum turntable would work or if there’s a specific brand/kind that is best. 😅
Made my first ever cake for my husband this weekend. It was decent for a first time 😂 but my issue was running out of buttercream because I had designs. I was wondering if there was a recipe or way to know how much to make.
So I’ve seen other bakers use the offset spatula to swipe that top edge toward the middle, is there a reason why your way is better? Or are the techniques used for different things?
Can this be done with any cake? I will be baking my boyfriend a carrot cake for his 21st, I’m concerned as carrot cake is very oily & moist already- So will the freezing make it too moist? Will the frosting need to be a thicker consistency? Or is it the same for carrot cake vs a regular sponge?
When is it necessary and unnecessary to dowel a cake? Is it just for tier cakes? For example this cake you didn’t add dowels? Or did you just not add them yet bc we aren’t on that part? And are cake boards always used between tiers or only sometimes? And if so do the dowels go thru the cake board of the tiers or do they just sit on top of the tiers? Or both… I’m probably overthinking this.
Hello! I was wondering if you ever freeze leftover buttercream? If so how do you personally do it? I’ve seen videos of bakers just wrapping it in plastic. Also thank you for this video🙏
Can you include what to do if you mess up your decoration? Like, you tried to pipe on a design and it doesn't look right, but the buttercream base is white and the messed-up design is red?
@@StillBusyBaking thank you so much. I know it seems like a dumb question, but I genuinely wanted to know. Shaking the water off makes it very easy! ☺️
What if you don't have that much butter cream? Like it is just enough to make a thin layer around the cake. How do we get it smooth without adding more buttercream to it? 😔
That is waaaayy too much icing on that cake you put that whole bowl of icing on there. And you can tell you have thick and thin parts of the cake. A cake has to taste delicious and not just look pretty from putting a ton of icing on it.
One of the main problems people have when trying to get smooth frosting is not putting enough on in the first place! Most of it actually gets scraped off. But you need a lot to start with so you can get proper coverage :)
I would love a full chapter on vintage cakes!
Ok noted!
(also, I have a video on a black lambeth cake already 🥰)
Love the way you take your time to show us how it's done and the videos are not sped up......from the UK x
Can’t wait for the next how to video!!! ❤❤❤
thank you ! you gave us so much helpful information. you have answered questions that some youtubers has gotten mad about even been asked! It is not like we are taking their business and customers! thanks again
1st person I have seen do the sharp edges this way. Definitely going to try this method. Thanks for sharing❤
Just found your page! THANK YOU. I'm amateur baker (friends and family only) so LOVE the advice
Awesome! I’m trying to learn to mirror glaze! My daughter saw a cake with mirror glaze and loved it so I’m on a mission lol
Thank you. This helped a bunch, I'm going to make my son's birthday cake this year, so I wanted to understand the staking process
Your speed and technique are really improving, Steph!😊❤️
Making my first cake this coming weekend ! Thanks you for sharing !
Wish me luck with my wobbly plastic turntable 😅😂
I used to have one of those!! You’ll be ok 😂😂
Same😂😂😂
Ha! Good luck. I don't have one at all. So, I'll need luck too.
Dont over think it,its just a cake..
Thank you ! I really want to start baking cakes as a side income, you’re doing great very detailed:)
Really great tutorial! Thank you!
Thank you for uploading such a tutorial video. Absolutely, will work well. And, though “Patience”is one of energy source to take care kids, have realized to work making cakes.
You got a new subscriber here! I was finally able to get a smooth frosting after years of trying . Wish i could upload my son's birthday cake for tomorrow for you to see.😊 thanks for the tips
This was very helpful! And you're very talented! Thank you❤
Awesome tips! Love this❤
Love your videos Steph ❤
I just adore your videos.
Awesome tips! I’m baking two anniversary cakes in April, so I’ll be closely watching for decorating tips! Have you ever made gelatine spheres? They’re adorable spilling over the side of a cake.
Hi! Love this new series ^-^ Just wanted to know how your cakes come out of the pan so smoothly?
Thank you for sharing this!
So good!
This is beautiful 😍
So all of these smooth frostings that i see being used to cover (and possibly decorate), has been regular american buttercream but just soften in the microwave most likely?
Super helpful video. Planning to make my wedding cake in a couple of months and practicing now. Have you had success with this technique using cream cheese frosting?
Love it! And yup this works with cream cheese frosting too :)
This is great! What if you put sprinkles on the side and top. Do you do that before you cool it and cut the edge off?
Great!
What turntable do you have? I’ve been looking online, but I’m not sure if just any old aluminum turntable would work or if there’s a specific brand/kind that is best. 😅
Linked in the description :)
Made my first ever cake for my husband this weekend. It was decent for a first time 😂 but my issue was running out of buttercream because I had designs. I was wondering if there was a recipe or way to know how much to make.
Could you achieve same results with whipped cream/chantilly cream or are there special ways to treat those types of frosting?
So I’ve seen other bakers use the offset spatula to swipe that top edge toward the middle, is there a reason why your way is better? Or are the techniques used for different things?
You can do that too! It just won’t be as sharp of an edge. It will be slightly rounded
Thanks!!!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing this with us ❤
Can you make a video for the buttercream recipe? 🤗
If you look in the description of the video it says BUTTERCREAM RECIPE with a link :)
Thanks
So helpful! Do you leave the buttercream on the counter while the cake is cooling?
I don’t usually make my cake and buttercream on the same day
Did you refrigerate your cake after the crumb coat but before the top coat? If so, does that dry anything out? Thanks!! Great video!
Yes, always!! All of that is covered in part 1 ❤️
I want to learn more on smooth covering of butter cream cake
How long do you freeze?
Can this be done with any cake?
I will be baking my boyfriend a carrot cake for his 21st, I’m concerned as carrot cake is very oily & moist already- So will the freezing make it too moist? Will the frosting need to be a thicker consistency?
Or is it the same for carrot cake vs a regular sponge?
I do this with my carrot cakes too :)
@@StillBusyBaking thankyou!
How can I keep icing from melting when I am trying to smooth sides, I live in florida and really need a icing recipe for hot weather 😊
Thank you 😊
Freeze your cake layers
When is it necessary and unnecessary to dowel a cake? Is it just for tier cakes? For example this cake you didn’t add dowels? Or did you just not add them yet bc we aren’t on that part? And are cake boards always used between tiers or only sometimes? And if so do the dowels go thru the cake board of the tiers or do they just sit on top of the tiers? Or both…
I’m probably overthinking this.
So I shouldn't use my tongue 😋 as the final swipe on my cakes anymore? This is going to be hard 😕!
Really though, great tips 😃!
Hahahaha I love
Hi. Do you loosen up the thick buttercream in the microwave for the final layer or do you add fluid
2:24 ❤
Don't understand your reply
@charmaineterblanche2417 Click and it takes you to the exact time stamp in the video where she says the answer. Microwave 10 sec
How long do you recommend freezing the cake for ?
Until it’s frozen! 2 hours - 2 weeks
how long do you freeze your cakes for before you start stacking and decorating?
2 hours - 2 weeks
Hello! I was wondering if you ever freeze leftover buttercream? If so how do you personally do it? I’ve seen videos of bakers just wrapping it in plastic. Also thank you for this video🙏
I do! And I actually have filmed a video on this, hoping to edit it this week and have it live soon!!
@@StillBusyBaking Awesome! Will be watching😄
Thank you 😅
can you plz share how to crumb coat and ice double decker cakes...
Plz watch part 1 of the series
Can you include what to do if you mess up your decoration? Like, you tried to pipe on a design and it doesn't look right, but the buttercream base is white and the messed-up design is red?
Oh good idea!!
Can you do this with Swiss butter cream ?
Yup!
Do the cakes ever absorb fridge smells when they’re setting? 🤔
Nope (but also my fridge doesn’t smell lol)
@@StillBusyBaking fair 😂
Do you dry the scraper and the knife after warming them up with the hot water? Thanks so much for your videos!
I just kinda shake them off!
@@StillBusyBaking thank you so much. I know it seems like a dumb question, but I genuinely wanted to know. Shaking the water off makes it very easy! ☺️
How to make the buttercream too white not yellowish
Add zinc oxide, or a tiny bit of purple color to offset the yellow. Color theory.
a teeny tiny drop of purple food coloring and mix it! it cancels out the yellow
Do you always use buttercream?
Not always!
What if you don't have that much butter cream? Like it is just enough to make a thin layer around the cake. How do we get it smooth without adding more buttercream to it? 😔
You need more buttercream
Wish I found you 3 hours ago 😢
I just cant same to get the right butter cream consistency😩😩 its discouraging
I'm sorry but what does being a triathlete and engineer have to do with the cake decorating? O.o
Nothing :)
Haha okay ^^ thanks for the beginner series!
Buttercream recipe
It’s on my website
That is waaaayy too much icing on that cake you put that whole bowl of icing on there. And you can tell you have thick and thin parts of the cake. A cake has to taste delicious and not just look pretty from putting a ton of icing on it.
One of the main problems people have when trying to get smooth frosting is not putting enough on in the first place! Most of it actually gets scraped off. But you need a lot to start with so you can get proper coverage :)