Icing Basics

By Iggiewoman

Ingredients

• You will need:
• This 4 step process breaks down icing a cake into clear steps so your finished cake is the perfect canvas for your decorating inspiration.
• Cake
• Support Board
• Buttercream
• Spatula
• Hot Water
• Kitchen Towel
• Turntable

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from thecakegirls.com

Preparation

Step 1

: Place your first cake layer on the board, bottom side down, using a small amount of buttercream to adhere. Spread buttercream in between the cake layers and place the second cake layer on top, with the bottom side up. Apply an extremely thin layer of buttercream to the entire cake, caulking any small cracks or holes. This layer should be thin enough to see the cake through and is meant to seal in crumbs before the final coat. Be sure to refrigerate until firm after this step is complete.

: For an extra smooth cake, dip your spatula in very hot water, dry on a towel and sweep around the sides and across the top. The heat from the spatula will warm and smooth the buttercream.

Make sure you clean your untensils between steps. Having crumbs in your buttercream or on your spatula will make for a messy buttercream layer