Cake Decorating for Beginners - How to Crumb Coat a Cake like a Pro

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  • @NiinaSKlove
    @NiinaSKlove 9 місяців тому +50

    I feel a little bit more confident in trying out cake decorating after seeing this video. Thank you 😊👍🏼🌸

  • @DianeMarkham-y8l
    @DianeMarkham-y8l 10 місяців тому +77

    This is the best beginner tutorial idea I’ve seen, it was easy to understand.

  • @JonnaAlexandria
    @JonnaAlexandria 10 місяців тому +29

    I appreciate you taking time to create such quality and easy to follow content. You have me feeling like I can bake a cake!! Thank you

  • @natashacuevas2514
    @natashacuevas2514 11 місяців тому +8

    I love how clear and raw this video was!

  • @jens-e5t
    @jens-e5t 11 місяців тому +16

    Yes!! The offset spatula is life changing ☺️. Need to get myself a metal turntable. Fellow baking engineer here. Big fan of your videos 🎉

  • @hana67432
    @hana67432 10 місяців тому +5

    I love watching your Cake Decorating 101 Videos, Please continue to post more of your Cake Decorating 101 Fantastic Cake Content on your UA-cam Channel Page! I love your Creativity with decorating your Amazing Cakes, Thank you very much for including all of the Tiny Details on how to Crumb Coat your Beautiful and Delicious Cake today Steph. 😃

  • @savannahhalm
    @savannahhalm 11 місяців тому +11

    This video was so good, even telling us to use a 45 degree angle for the metal scraper. Thank you ❤

  • @Mousecaddet
    @Mousecaddet 10 місяців тому +3

    I am making an important cake this December so I am trying to get my practice in early. This was such an easy to follow, perfect tutorial! Thank you!

  • @jennynavarro8766
    @jennynavarro8766 10 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us! I really needed this♥️

  • @Nirual
    @Nirual 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this. I’ve been baking for a while but have not had all the proper baking equipment. I bought a small baking set for beginners, but I need like cake boards and cake strips. All that good stuff. A friend recommended that if I wanted to make my cakes look better that I should look at baking tutorials on here. Thank you so much!

  • @kristen_sears
    @kristen_sears 11 місяців тому +4

    LOVE this!!! So excited to learn more with the rest of the series! (:

  • @SherieRodrigues
    @SherieRodrigues 6 місяців тому +1

    Dear Steph, you are not just a pretty face, a very artistic young lady, an athlete and a career girl, you are selfless with your craft. I wish wonderful things for you and your family. Hugs from Australia.❤❤❤❤❤btw, I deleting all other cake decorating videos, you’re the BOSS

  • @nanajaemin6696
    @nanajaemin6696 11 місяців тому +2

    My last cake decorating was a disaster🤣, but after I watched this I feel more confident to try again! Thank you for the amazing video~🥰🫶

  • @lesliebean4594
    @lesliebean4594 4 місяці тому

    My brother in law asked me to make a cake for my sisters 26th birthday next week. This is so helpful!! Best tutorial by far. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏

  • @salmasanchez29
    @salmasanchez29 10 днів тому

    I just started my baking business and I love your videos! I can’t wait to see you come out with a recipie book one day🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @corinnevalentino8868
    @corinnevalentino8868 10 місяців тому +1

    I found your video to be incredibly informative. You went into more detail than most. I felt you didn’t make any assumptions which was great!
    Bravo!
    Glad to see this content from you!
    Keep it coming!
    Xo
    Wedding Venue owner

  • @edenunknown1517
    @edenunknown1517 11 місяців тому +2

    Love this video! So many great tips!
    1) when you pipe around the edge, to hold the filling, do you pipe right on the edge of the cake or a little inside?
    2) do you keep your cake layers completely frozen until ready to use, or do you let them defrost a bit first?
    Looking forward to part 2!
    Thanks again for sharing ❤

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому +2

      1. Juuust inside the edge! So like on top of the cake, not hanging off at all.
      2. Frozen while decorating! Freshly out of the freezer. Only time I let it come to room temp is before serving :)

    • @edenunknown1517
      @edenunknown1517 11 місяців тому

      @@StillBusyBakingah! This could explain why my attempts to fill a cake have failed - other than a user error on my end 😂
      I would let my layers defrost before frosting, not sure why I do this, but going forward, I will keep them frozen.
      Thank you, I greatly appreciate it ❤

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому +1

      @@edenunknown1517 there ya go!! That should help :) and the few minutes of “just doing nothing” before moving on to the next step are key!

  • @camijohnson7616
    @camijohnson7616 4 місяці тому +1

    Best beginner tutorial I’ve seen. And trust I’ve watched billions 😂of

  • @hayley.James.0
    @hayley.James.0 9 місяців тому

    So helpful! Attempting my first cake on Friday but I have all the tools and all of the knowledge so I’m confident it will turn out great! 😊

  • @julianaribera8845
    @julianaribera8845 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this very helpful video! I am excited to make a cake for my coworkers birthday next week. This was well made and very clear, gave me the extra confidence I needed! 😊

  • @jocelyn5196
    @jocelyn5196 11 місяців тому +5

    Love how thorough this is, thanks for including all the tiny details!

  • @heyitswillow3659
    @heyitswillow3659 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for the explanation of why metal turntables and scrapers are better than plastic. As someone just starting to buy equipment this is great

  • @Sssilentlaugh
    @Sssilentlaugh 11 місяців тому +2

    Love the step by step tips. Thank you 😊

  • @anastasia-bk-n9v
    @anastasia-bk-n9v 3 місяці тому

    I've never crumb coated a cake before and just did so with great success! Thank you - amazing tutorial :)

  • @ashleygiunta1150
    @ashleygiunta1150 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video! Exactly the tutorial I have been looking for as a start out on my cake decorating journey!

  • @natalie82407
    @natalie82407 8 місяців тому +3

    This is so helpful! Thank you! How long can you usually freeze the cakes?

  • @amandawoodley6476
    @amandawoodley6476 11 місяців тому +3

    Loved this tutorial, thank you!

  • @susilperera5265
    @susilperera5265 7 місяців тому

    Thank you Steph 😊 , It is well presented , easy to understand though i am from Sri Lanka , I must say you are very conversant to what you are teaching 😇 , and you are very beautiful so i watched this programme from the start till the end ❤

  • @nikkibayo
    @nikkibayo 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this! Finally someone mentioned back soreness! It kills me while frosting!

  • @mzkray
    @mzkray 7 місяців тому

    You explain everything sooooo well!!! And so thorough! Thank you!!

  • @amandahernandez5128
    @amandahernandez5128 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for all of the great info! I'm going to be trying my hand at making my son's birthday cake next weekend, so it's perfect timing!

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому +2

      Love that!! I hope to have part 2 out early next week so hopefully that can help too :)

    • @EvaStevens-ge1kz
      @EvaStevens-ge1kz 3 місяці тому

      How did it come out please let me know

  • @mxmox
    @mxmox 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much!!! Perfect for beginners like me ☺️

  • @איהברקוביץ
    @איהברקוביץ 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the way you explain things so clearly!
    How do I know how much buttercream I need to different sizes of cake?

  • @MaevasCakes
    @MaevasCakes 11 місяців тому +1

    I don't know why, but when you introduced yourself, I wasn't expecting you to be called Steph😅
    I was like "She's called Steph?!😮"
    Great video 👍🏾

  • @doctorwhotheory.18
    @doctorwhotheory.18 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for making this

  • @elizastarr847
    @elizastarr847 10 місяців тому +2

    Such a helpful video! How long does it take for you to thaw the cake after decorating given that the cake layers are frozen?

  • @MindSetMagick
    @MindSetMagick 4 місяці тому

    I love how you explain everything. you have a new subbie❤

  • @kuntrigul
    @kuntrigul 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm watching this and saying oh okay, I AM doing that right. And then I'm like okay that makes sense why it's not working for me. Thank you for this. I will tune in tonall of the videos going forward. I came from TT. Thanks again!

  • @lizwinston5208
    @lizwinston5208 11 місяців тому +1

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @katness05
    @katness05 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. I’m starting out and this is always the hardest part for me!!

  • @victoriajudkins9406
    @victoriajudkins9406 Місяць тому

    Great video! What size were your pans to get achieve that look?

  • @weekdaycycling
    @weekdaycycling 4 місяці тому

    The cake's got all kinds of dry fruits inside. I love it!

  • @d.g2304
    @d.g2304 11 днів тому

    I learnt a lot from this thank you

  • @Cinda_Bella
    @Cinda_Bella 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the demonstration. Can you link your turntable and the bench scraper?

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому +1

      Good call! Just added a recommended tools list to the description :)

  • @glitterywolf
    @glitterywolf 6 місяців тому +1

    thank you so much for this.
    i want to give it a try, but i am such a newbie i would need a tutorial on what pans to use for the layers and the recipe 😅 im a confident cook but a very inexperienced baker

  • @michaelapollock6490
    @michaelapollock6490 9 місяців тому

    I can’t wait to try this! I’m just learning how to decorate cakes :)

  • @sonalimalwatta9111
    @sonalimalwatta9111 9 місяців тому

    Hi, I love to watch your videos, it's really helpful for baking.

  • @eevenings
    @eevenings 24 дні тому

    love this video! how long would u say u wait before wrapping the cakes in plastic wrap before putting them in the freezer?

  • @Magreth-bo6bx
    @Magreth-bo6bx Місяць тому

    So easy to follow ❤❤

  • @niwa1945
    @niwa1945 11 місяців тому

    Sent a my big thanks for such a “how to “ video clip!

  • @whereismymindgon7928
    @whereismymindgon7928 4 місяці тому

    I loved your tutorial. I do have one question though, I don’t have an offset spatula, will a palette knife be ok to use instead?

  • @ndtea
    @ndtea 5 місяців тому

    Super helpful video - thanks!

  • @rebekahwebster7016
    @rebekahwebster7016 5 місяців тому

    Would it be possible to have a tutorial on the vintage style cakes? With all the different types of piping? Would love to see that 😍😍 it’s what I’m aspiring to!

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  5 місяців тому

      I already have one!

    • @rebekahwebster7016
      @rebekahwebster7016 5 місяців тому

      @@StillBusyBaking oh perfect! I couldn’t see it on your decorating 101 playlist… I’ll have a little dig but if you could point me in the right direction that would be amazing? ☺️

  • @lgrqueen
    @lgrqueen 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this ❤

  • @ashujennettabe8196
    @ashujennettabe8196 22 дні тому

    I love this ma thank you

  • @bbthahammerlanediva409
    @bbthahammerlanediva409 7 місяців тому

    I attempted a four layer cake, it was a disaster I’ll apply your tips next time m. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @taylortrent5568
    @taylortrent5568 11 місяців тому

    watching you frost a cake in real time was more soothing than it had any right to be 🎂🤤 looking forward to more episodes!

  • @gbaker929
    @gbaker929 23 дні тому

    Thanks for the video, it has been very helpful. One question though, when you put the already used buttercream back into the bowl, don't you worry about getting crumbs in the unused buttercream? Or, am I just overthinking the process.

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  23 дні тому

      If you use frozen cake layers you won’t get crumbs in the buttercream at all. But if you’re worried, you can use a separate bowl!

  • @kenya76
    @kenya76 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this tutorial how far in advance can I bake and freeze the cake and do I crumb coat straight out the freezer or let it thaw out

  • @theresaharder918
    @theresaharder918 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for a great video 😊

  • @clairebear9971
    @clairebear9971 11 місяців тому

    Love this, thank you. Does the buttercream start crusting during this process?

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому

      Not until the last step where you let the crumb coat set!

  • @trishjordan6446
    @trishjordan6446 9 місяців тому

    You talk about freezing your cakes after there cool to the touch. How long do you leave them in the freezer before you start to stack them? And sorry if I missed this in another video. I just started watching your videos made your buttercream frosting yesterday i’m getting ready to stack and crumb coat my first cake Friday. But the cake is not made yet. I wanna make sure I do the whole process correct. Thank you! 😊

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  9 місяців тому +1

      Anywhere from like 3 hours - 3 weeks in the freezer!

  • @NothingIsBetterThanButter
    @NothingIsBetterThanButter 5 місяців тому

    I tend to do a very very thin crumb coat. Especially if the exterior frosting will be a different color or flavor than the frosting used in the layers or crumb coat.

  • @sophinatorr96
    @sophinatorr96 10 місяців тому

    What kind of cake recipe did you use? I saw a few flavours on your website, but I'm not sure if the one in this video is available for purchase? It looks like funfetti or fruit flavour, and it's making me want to bake one! Thank you for the helpful tips and video. 🤗

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  10 місяців тому +1

      Ya this is my funfetti, which is just my vanilla cake recipe with added sprinkles :)

  • @atarahmary6222
    @atarahmary6222 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this!!!

  • @christinaziemann2054
    @christinaziemann2054 6 місяців тому +1

    You are the best thank you!

  • @trishayoung156
    @trishayoung156 10 місяців тому

    Very new. How do you store and keep your butter cream from separating?

  • @miafreeman1122
    @miafreeman1122 11 місяців тому +1

    Is it safe to put the cake in the freezer in between the crumb coat and the other layer? I heard of some people doing that and I wasn’t sure. Also if it is safe is that a better way to store/help the cake or is there a better alternative?

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому +1

      I personally just do fridge, since the layers are frozen it sets really fast. But freezer would be fine too! Since the cake is fully covered in frosting, it won’t dry out.

  • @JaceyIverson
    @JaceyIverson 3 дні тому

    How did you become a baking engineer?? I’m interested!! SO COOL

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  2 дні тому

      I’m not a “baking engineer” lmao I’m an engineer and a baker

  • @Summerr200
    @Summerr200 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this video!! How long do you keep the cakes in the freezer? Is it right after you bake them or just on the day of decorating, you pop them in the freezer?

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому

      1 hour - 2 weeks! And I cover when to wrap them about 45 seconds into the video :)

    • @Summerr200
      @Summerr200 11 місяців тому

      Okay thank you🙏

  • @kaitlinmilbourn8653
    @kaitlinmilbourn8653 Місяць тому

    How much buttercream did you end up using for this protect? I always feel the recipes I find is never enough buttercream. Thank you for this video

  • @ksandrastanfield4101
    @ksandrastanfield4101 6 місяців тому +1

    How long should you freeze the cake ?

  • @asrakhan2982
    @asrakhan2982 7 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @judeacruz4772
    @judeacruz4772 6 місяців тому +1

    Did you need to thaw the cake before filling and crumb coating?

  • @AniLo3688
    @AniLo3688 7 місяців тому

    Hi, you frozen the cake after it rest or inmediately after the oven, and when you remove it from the freezer, u let it get to room temperature, or you use it frozen ?

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  7 місяців тому

      Use it frozen. This is covered in the video :)

  • @anatapia2584
    @anatapia2584 9 місяців тому

    What size is the pastry bag??.Please Thank-you ❤

  • @BriannaKilpatrick-hh5yx
    @BriannaKilpatrick-hh5yx 7 місяців тому

    How frozen are your layers that you’re working with? Frozen solid still or a little thawed?

  • @gabbyayala266
    @gabbyayala266 13 днів тому

    Question ... after crumb coating the cake and we leave it in the fridge to get firm ... does anything happen the the remaining butter cream we have for decorating? Does it stay whipped enough to decorate after we're done chilling the cake?

  • @JulesFeightner
    @JulesFeightner 12 днів тому

    How long can you freeze the cakes for? Can I leave them in the freezer overnight?

  • @kcatywilson5282
    @kcatywilson5282 3 місяці тому +1

    Can I use ice cream as a filling?

  • @Unek0777
    @Unek0777 9 місяців тому

    BEST Cake Decorating Kit for beginners?! 😊

  • @Nailaa-v2z
    @Nailaa-v2z 7 місяців тому

    After you decorate your cake, how long do you leave if in the fridge before you can eat it if the cake layers were frozen?

  • @yasbe1280
    @yasbe1280 8 місяців тому

    would this work when using a mascarpone/cream frosting?

  • @Radhikaskitchenveg
    @Radhikaskitchenveg 11 місяців тому

    What is weight of cake at this stage? Thank you for making this video

  • @samanthasainty8922
    @samanthasainty8922 9 місяців тому

    Can it be left in the freezer or fridge for a couple days until you’re ready to decorate??

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  9 місяців тому +1

      Depends what fillings you have in it!

    • @samanthasainty8922
      @samanthasainty8922 9 місяців тому

      No fillings, just buttercream

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  9 місяців тому +1

      @@samanthasainty8922 ya that can be in the fridge crumb coated for 1-2 days, for sure!

  • @savannahhenry8323
    @savannahhenry8323 21 день тому

    How long did you freeze the cake layers?

  • @TeriaRajyaguru
    @TeriaRajyaguru Місяць тому

    Since you decorate frozen layers, does your cake “sweat”? I followed this and had a lot of issues with condensation.

  • @Vesmari
    @Vesmari 10 місяців тому

    Does the ganche hardens when it cools off? For some reason mine always is too firm when cool/ cold. What can i change to keep it softer?

  • @jashanlotey6813
    @jashanlotey6813 9 місяців тому

    Which use whipping cream

  • @EoinCox-q8o
    @EoinCox-q8o 4 місяці тому

    When you freeze the cake and stack them won’t they be frozen when yes u eat I’m a beginner just a bit confused

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  4 місяці тому

      If you watch the whole video, I explain that you let the cake thaw before serving

  • @eml3449
    @eml3449 9 місяців тому

    How do you get your cakes flat and even, no rounded dome?

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  9 місяців тому

      The first vid I ever posted on here was about that!!

  • @EvaStevens-ge1kz
    @EvaStevens-ge1kz 3 місяці тому

    Has anyone ever try to do this on there first time and succeeded after watching this video? please let me know!!

  • @Little_stud93
    @Little_stud93 7 місяців тому

    How do you make a recipe that makes that much batter

  • @גלחסון-ע4צ
    @גלחסון-ע4צ 11 місяців тому

    Hey can you make a tutorial for the frosting 🫶

  • @itslazelstory
    @itslazelstory Місяць тому

    How do you do crumb coating in a hot weather country? 😭

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  Місяць тому

      That’s where the frozen cake layers are hugely important!! It’ll be 35 degrees here in the summer and I’ve never had any problems.

    • @itslazelstory
      @itslazelstory Місяць тому

      @ I did freeze the cake before crumb coating, then gradually, when I apply my butercream, it started condensing (water droplets appeared!!). Is it wrong to always popping it back to the freezer from time to time while frosting? I got it all wrong for this cake! 😩

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  Місяць тому +1

      @ I’ve never had condensation so I can’t really say, but you absolutely should be putting it in the fridge or freezer throughout decorating!

  • @Badaboombadaboombaby
    @Badaboombadaboombaby 26 днів тому

    You are so funny ❤

  • @tarak7989
    @tarak7989 11 місяців тому

    I'm not seeing the icing recipe on your web page. I only see a place to purchase a recipe.

  • @paolacisneros4131
    @paolacisneros4131 11 місяців тому

    I'm not sure about other begginers but i struggle a lot with doing a drip on a cake.

    • @StillBusyBaking
      @StillBusyBaking  11 місяців тому

      I have a drip tutorial already posted!! But will probably touch on it in this series too :)

  • @strongbelieveroftheholybible
    @strongbelieveroftheholybible Місяць тому +2

    Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered , “ It is written : Man shall not live on bread alone , but on every word that comes from the mouth of GOD🙏🏼❤️🕊 Repent, believe in the Gospel, Be Born Again

  • @Magreth-bo6bx
    @Magreth-bo6bx Місяць тому

    What's that chocolate paste you are adding in between? where is the recipe for that?