How to Frost a Cake for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
Frosting a cake can seem intimidating, especially if you’re new to baking, but with a few simple techniques, you can create a beautifully frosted cake. This guide will walk you through the process.
Gather Your Tools and Ingredients
Before you start, make sure you have everything you need:
- Cake: Baked, completely cooled and assembled.
- Frosting: You can use buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or any frosting of your choice.
- Offset spatula: For spreading the frosting.
- Icing Smooth: To smooth the sides.
- Cake turntable: Is used to make frosting & smoothing out the cake quick and easy
How to Add a Top Coat
- Add the top coat of frosting: Add a generous amount of frosting to the top of the cake. Use your offset spatula to spread evenly, working from the center outward.
- Frost the sides: Add more frosting to the sides of the cake, spreading it evenly with the offset spatula.
- Smooth the sides: Gently press icing smoother against the side of the cake at a slight angle and slowly rotate the cake using your turntable & scrape the sides of the cake.
Check out the video below for a step-by-step visual!
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FAQ
Can I use store-bought frosting?
Yes, you can! Store-bought frosting is convenient, but if you want to elevate it, you can whip it with a mixer to make it lighter and fluffier.
What if I make a mistake while frosting?
Don’t worry! You can scrape off the frosting, start over, or use decorations to cover imperfections.
How should I store a frosted cake?
Store the frosted cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
Can I freeze a frosted cake?
Yes! You can freeze a frosted cake by placing it in the freezer until the frosting is firm, then wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap. Defrost it in the fridge before serving.