How to Ice a Cake

[eugie73]

Buenísima explicación. Ahora ya tengo una buena idea de como hacer esto correctamente. Gracias :-)

[Kiki16407]

Great tutorial,thanks Edna!!:-)

[tangela58]

I think ur so cute and I love the way you go threw the instructions very carefully so that we understand.

[saraisawesome007]

if u dont have scraper wat can u use to replace it?

also how do u make the icing ( is it butter cream)

[tonedna1]

@saraisawesome007 I used other things but what I like about this scraper is that

it has a perfect L shape angle that makes sure you do a straight job.

I do have them available i my website if you don't find them locally

[TippToe2008]

i always run out of buttercream... how much do you double/triple you recipe to cover a 10' and an 8' inch? thanks!! -Briana

[tonedna1]

@TippToe2008 To control quality I do one batch at a time. To cover an 8 do around 4 batches. How much you use depends on how much you put on the cake.

[slmitc31]

I love watching your videos. I made a cake the other day and I made cream cheese icing. I did a crumb coat (I think) and put it in the fridge to set. When I did the second coat I can't seem to get it smooth. When I use the paper towel it always sticks to the icing. Am I not letting it sit long enough?

[tonedna1]

@slmitc31 Is it a crusting buttercream? if it is, it might be too soft

[2010Bieber]

What kind of icing is that?

[tonedna1]

@2010Bieber Crusting buttercream, the recipe is in my website

[toughsuga2]

You're so talented!

[zephrina1]

just want to say i love your cake designs. also want to say thank you for being on you tube cause i have learnt quite a bit from you on cake designs and flower making



[tonedna1]

@zephrina1 Thanks so much!

[whjbf99]

edna,

thanks for all the advice ^^ really helped ALOT <3

[LameLikeEric]

Would you use that instead of fondant please?

Also how do you make the icing please?

Many Thanks.

[tonedna1]

@LameLikeEric Check my website.all the tutorials are there!

[bluephxaz]

Hi Edna...I'm new at cake decorating. Worked for Safeway as a decorator for 5 yrs and I just wanna say, I've never seen the paper towel technique. I'm curious about it too...I'm gonna give it a try. :) I love the white buttercream you use. Is it your own recipe? Thanks for sharing. :)

[TheLemonLily]

@xkpopxluverx562 you can get one at the dollar store

[tonedna1]

@xkpopxluverx562 I do have them available in my website under the webstore, tool section

[stratsgalore]

Making a 3 tier wedding cake and have a thic crumb coat on the bottom (14") tier, can I still put that second layer of icing on it to get a smooth layer? It doesn't look bad right now, but I think the second layer on would really make it look better. Also, do you wait till the crumb coat has crusted first? thx!! love your videos <3

[tonedna1]

@stratsgalore You don't want a thick crumbcoat, it will be too much icing and the weight can make everything fall down. Take some icing off. Put in the fridge and let harden before applying second coat.

[eyelovemusic214]

i meant to say how many layers is this cake

[tonedna1]

@eyelovemusic214 2 cakes of 2 inches tall 3 layers

[eyelovemusic214]

how many layers is this particular

[TheJthawkins]

too much icing!

[tonedna1]

@TheJthawkins Most of it is taken away with the scrapper

[XXXXLOWRIDERXXXX]

WOW...U PRETTY...CHULA

[ceps92]

I just made a video for the ULTIMATE way to smooth the top of a cake...check-out my YouTube channel, ceps92.

[dendelionnum1]

why wont the icing gets onto the peper towel?

[ldpd2009]

Your crumb coat looks great to me:) Do you use any different methods for icing a square cake? Thanks!

[tonedna1]

@ldpd2009 Same but the corners are a bit more time consuming

[reedsgems]

So how do you get it off the board after you have iced it? Do you use a cake lifter?

[tonedna1]

@reedsgems A spatula and my hand. Check the how to stack a video so you can see.

[Achdus5772]

I appreciate your meticulousness... very nice!

[picantesworld77]

Edna, can I tell you that this has been the best tutorial on how to ice a cake I've seen so far on youtube. You make it look so effortless. I make buttercream from scratch, traditional, non-vegetable shorting. I'm going to sub to you, and check out your other videos. :)

[tonedna1]

@picantesworld77 thanks for the complements! ;)

[sarahsarahj1981]

if i dont have viva paper towel can i use something else to replace it

[tonedna1]

@sarahsarahj1981 foam painting roller.. ;)



[MrSasyB]

your icing is very white! i love it!

[nycnaples1]

Edna , I love how easy you make these tutorials , do you give classes anywhere I would love to learn from an expert like you ,,

[rickyjay19]

hey what kind of iceing cream did you used?whipecream?

[tonedna1]

@rickyjay19 No, it's crusting buttercream, the recipe is in my website. You can't use the paper with whipped cream

[M0N3t7]

Thanks! Very helpful...and you're so pretty. :-)

And I love your scraper too, that would be a lifesaver for me.

[tonedna1]

@M0N3t7 Thanks!

[haa74]

I have seen so many videos of how to ice a cake but u r by far the best !!! Tx so much for making such an easy and wonderful video!

[MISZLICIAWADE]

CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON HOW YOU DO YOUR CRUMB COAT, BECAUSE THAT ICING IS HARD TO SPREAD ON A BARE CAKE WITH OUT RIPPING IT. DO YOU USE THE PASTRY BAG TO DO THE CRUMB COAT OR DO YOU USE THE OFFSET SPATULA?

[tonedna1]

@MISZLICIAWADE I will do at some point!

[ChrisBauder]

@tonedna1 -- What frosting recipe are you using I think my problem is getting the right frosting recipe mine is a basic buttercream and crusting but it does not smooth as easy are yours looks though

[icecoldcola08]

Subscribed, Your a great teacher!

[Beigemacu]

Your awesomely talented and I have learned so much from you. Thank you! :)

[stumpystubs]

Great video!

I'm on the lookout for a really great crusting buttercream icing, so I can deliver cakes in plenty of time without having to worry about the icing softening up and melting.

How do you get your icing so smooth, without air bubbles?

[tonedna1]

@stumpystubs Dont over mix your icing and don't use a wisk. I have a buttercream tutorial

[deniellemhey]

hi... i just want to ask... after puting an icing.... do i need to wait for an hour/s before using a paper to smooth it? and is it butter cream icing? can i have a recipe if you dont mind ^^...

thank you.....

that was a nice video...

[tonedna1]

@deniellemhey check on my website for the recipe under the recipe link, Look for crusting buttercream.You should be able to do it right away. If the paper sticks, it means your icing is too thin.

[deniellemhey]

@tonedna1

but how about the substitute for mirengue powder? thanks ^^

[Jojosweets11]

Your videos are so imforamtive and thank you for all the tips you have given me. But I just wanted to ask one question, I was wondering whether you froze or refridgerated your cakes before crumb coating it?

[tonedna1]

@Jojosweets11 I only refrigerate.

[bkmljenkins]

Great video!! You have alot of great tips that I never have thought of. I have never been able to get buttercream icing smooth!! Thanks so much!! Oh and also what recipe do you use for the buttercream??

[tonedna1]

@bkmljenkins Check my website under the recipe section. Look for Crusting buttercream

[bkmljenkins]

Great video!! You have alot of great tips that I never have thought of. I have never been able to get buttercream icing smooth!! Thanks so much!!

[utopiad4]

PERFECT!

[theycallmefriendless]

......... you've done this before O.o haha

[SarahSmileMm]

How does the paper towel not stick to the icing and pick a bunch up?

[tonedna1]

@SarahSmileMm It's crusting buttercream

[SarahSmileMm]

@tonedna1 Your videos have been so helpful!! How long should I let the first coat sit before I put the second on? Thanks again!

[Exportlover]

that would be a good video if the final product wasn't crooked .

[2hotinaz]

@Exportlover It didn't look crooked to me. I think you need your eyes examined. Did you even watch it all the way to the end?

[tonedna1]

@2hotinaz Sound like a hater...thanks for the support

[tonedna1]

@Exportlover Sad thats all you can get from it..but my cakes are not crooked.

[eddyflames]

Hi Edna!! what is the viva paper, where do I find it. thanks!!

[tonedna1]

@eddyflames Any supermarket will have it! It;s by the kleenex company

[MoMbaBe78]

Aloha from Hawaii =) awesome video, thank you very much I am making a cake for my son's birthday next week and I want it perfect so I will be using your video to make it great, thanks again! if you have any more tips let me know

[tonedna1]

@MoMbaBe78 I have lots of tutorials in my website

[pist43]

hey edna. is that icing or frosting u r covering the cake with. it looks like icing. if so have u got the recipe please....lol thanks

[tonedna1]

@pist43 its icing and frosting..lol...To me is the same thing! lol

[pist43]

@tonedna1 oh, i live in england (uk) and here we have 3 different coverings for cakes. we have the fondant then we have the frosting but we also have icing. look just like wot ur doing. it is made the usual way of egg whites and p/sugar but to a very stiff but spreadable consistancy. thats why was a little confused....lol looks brill love ur vids....

[mcuaron]

hello Edna, i was wondering if the cake was refrigerated right before smoothing it with the viva paper towel?

[pf4963]

hi edna,

how come your icing is pure white,even after using butter. can we add white icing color to it

please advise.thanks

[tonedna1]

@pf4963 Use less butter and compensate with high ratio and some butter extract.

[QuestionGirly1]

thank you so much!

[QuestionGirly1]

Hi Edna! I really enjoy watching your videos, but I was wondering if the buttercream you were using here was the same as your recipe for BC in your other tutorial video? Thx!

[tonedna1]

@QuestionGirly1 This one has 1/4 cup less butter and compensate with high ratio for the rest of the butter and some butter extract and almond extract. But basically is the same

[pist43]

thanks edna. u make it look so easy....lol i guess the more i practise the better ill get. ive only been doing it since june 2010. i have a wedding cake comming up, a 25th bday cake and a t-shirt villa/celtic cake aswell....

[pist43]

the thing i have a problem with is putting the icing on. u have a gud thick layer in there but wen i do it i tend to scrap most of it back off so u can see the sponge as im quite heavy handed...lol defo need more practise at this.....love ur work edna

[tonedna1]

@pist43 It does takes practice! You are already figuring your problem, just keep at it!

[pist43]

i love the way u do ur cakes edna. im from england and always love watching u. u make it look soooo easy. im just starting out. im teaching myself to do cake decoration and ur helping me so much....thanks

[tonedna1]

@pist43 Thanks, have fun with it!

[31hunnybunch]

Hi edna, ive commented on your work before and you know i think your great! I'm glad your here showing and teaching the right way on basic steps of sugar art, i get so mad to see so many flybynight cake decoraters teaching when they should be learning ,Ive worked side by side with some great sugar artist like branwen weber who is great , im a sugar artist like you . Im glad your here!Great job mija

[tonedna1]

@31hunnybunch Yes, I know about those fly by night people you are talking. It makes my head spin sometimes to see it. Some things are just not right! lol Thanks so much for the complements.

[Raven1024]

So is this just a standard buttercream? It seems very stiff.

[EbonymemeSharie]

I wish mine would turn out that perfect!! Nice job!

[mojoribs]

hey thnaks for the video i just had one question where can i get a good scraper?

[tonedna1]

@mojoribs I have the one I like in my website, under the store link

[mojoribs]

@tonedna1 thank you:)



[josephc100279]

Hi...just wondering if Italian meringue icing be flavored like mocha Italian meringue or have to leave it as is, thnx

[tonedna1]

@josephc100279 I never tried mocha..

[robicarm]

thank you for a through explaining things. Very nice work.

[MrsKNolte]

Edna,

when cooling the cakes, can I freeze them? or should I just refrig them?

[MrsKNolte]

Hi edna,

you said a cake should be cold before icing. Can I freeze it a couple of days before? or should I just put it in the refrig?

[msmaisia]

How long does it take the buttercream to crust? Do you have to refrigerate it or leave it out. Btw thanks so much for the videos!!!

[browneyegirl0508]

Can u show us how to crum coat befor you ice it? Please!

[tonedna1]

@browneyegirl0508 I already taped it..needs to be edited..So stay tuned.. lol

[ackilla86]

she has the prettiest smile!!!!

[tonedna1]

@ackilla86 Thanks! ;)

[ackilla86]

@tonedna1 :-) you Welcome..ty for lessons!!

[boysselle]

Yes, I saw your website, is very good; but I would like to know what is your favorite cake flour (brad name), please.

Do you have any plans of making more videos for sale in the future?

That will be great!

Thank you, linda

[tonedna1]

@boysselle I use Presto and but have used King arthurs and Philsbury with no problem

[boysselle]

Linda, what is the brand name of the cake flour that you use?

What is your favorite cake recipe & icing recipe that you use?

Thank you very much

Your videos are the best!

[tonedna1]

@boysselle for the recipes check my website!

[sweetweety252]

Is your icing the same as the one in Baskin Robbin? If yes, can you tell me the recipe for it please???!!! I want to make a cake for my mom's birthday and it's also my first time making a cake. I don't know if I could make the cake looks yummy and delicious.

[tonedna1]

@sweetweety252 No, baskin robins uses a whipped recipe.

[sweetweety252]

@tonedna1 Oh OK Thanks! After you bake the cake, what do you do?

[tonedna1]

@sweetweety252 You seal the cake well and place it in the fridge. Needs to get cold.

[sweetweety252]

@tonedna1 Seal it using what?



[tonedna1]

@sweetweety252 Plastic wrap!



[sweetweety252]

@tonedna1 Oh Ok Thankks.

[Phiawitt]

Thank you for this video you were very clear and I learnt alot from this viedo.

[boysselle]

Linda- Cuantas clases de icings/frostings hay?

Y cual es tu preferida?  Muchas Gracias

[tonedna1]

@boysselle Never ice a cake the same day you bake it. Put it in the fridge well sealed and ice it the next day.

[MrsKNolte]

Edna, I just iced my cake with your buttercreme frosting and my cake is falling apart as I try to crumb coat it.  I cant even get my frosting to stick.......any suggestions????

[tonedna1]

@MrsKNolte Cake should be cold, not just baked. If it still breaks, add a bit more liquids to buttercream

[callhertashamac]

@MrsKNolte Did you let the cake cool first?

[AliBatGirl]

I just iced my first cake today ....mine doesn't look quite as good ;) ....not even close!

However, I thought this video was great and definitely something to aspire to :) Thanks!

[deanavila]

She's incredibly talented, I love the way she made it...

[MrsKNolte]

Do you ever finish the cake the day before and leave it set on the counter or in the refrig???? PS I love watching your videos your a great teacher.

[tonedna1]

@MrsKNolte I use non-perishable fillings and leave it in the counter. AC running

[MrsKNolte]

How does the paper towel not stick to the frosting????

[tonedna1]

@MrsKNolte Because it forms a crust!

[pwooten1972]

what kind of cake board do you use to put your cakes on and how do you decorate them?

[tonedna1]

@pwooten1972 I usually  cover them with fancy foil or cover them with fondant. They are called drum board.

[p1124usigan]

hi..what kind of icing did you actually use? thanks!

[tonedna1]

@p1124usigan Crusting buttercream, the recipe is in my website

[potterylady1]

Beautiful! Did you go to school to learn this???

[tonedna1]

@potterylady1 Hard work and some basic classes!

[potterylady1]

@tonedna1 Thank you!!! Atleast I would not have to go back to college. Been there and still paying for tuition :(. But this is so neat. I work at a bakery at a sales rep but love to watch the ladies decorate!

[uerhiah]

Hello!! I'd like to ask how'd you make the icing?.. thanks! : )

[IcedLipGloss]

please use a high quality camera and better lighting next time. i love your vids and you need hq videos to show off your amazing work!!

[pwooten1972]

How do I color buttercream icing royal blue and what is the best yellow cake recipe for a wedding cake. I am doing a 3 tiered square wedding cake and need all of the help I can get, because this is my first time making a cake for someone other than family. What should I do or not do?

[tonedna1]

@pwooten1972 I like chefmasters royal blue. In my website there is a recipe

for a really great cake. (WASC)

[mare0929]

does the icing crust right away? I noticed you didnt have to wait to let it crust before using the paper towel

[tonedna1]

@mare0929 If is not crusting right away you added too much liquids

[meavril]

what if you don't have the viva paper towel? what do you use?

[tonedna1]

@meavril Try and see if you can find a Kitchen paper towel that is soft and has no raised

pattern in it

[deniseaz26]

@tonedna1 Am I able to cover with fondant after this step. Does the BC have to be "crusting BC" in order to cover with fondant?

[tonedna1]

@deniseaz26 It has to be strong buttercream

[TheCookiehh]

it wonky.

[durgaaa]

Edna, please tell us the definition of the "crumb-coat" and the recipe for a "crusting" butter cream-what is the one ingredient which causes the crusting?. Is it true that in order to get really "white" cake or frosting that we need to use "crisco" shortening which has hydrogenated oil in it? Could we use coconut oil which is actually healthy? You are an excellent teacher! Gracias!

[tonedna1]

@durgaaa Crumbcoat is meant to seal the crumbs. The recipe for a crusting buttercream is in my website.

[MIssTouver]

hi edna, loved your tutorial, i want to know, is buttercream called "betun de matequilla" in spanish? im living in mexico now and i want to join a class, but all the classes are in spanish and what they teach is how to decorate a cake with "betun de mantequilla", and i want toknow if this is it? could you let me know? thank you!

[tonedna1]

@MIssTouver La verdad es que suena a buttercream, pero hay muchas recetas para buttercream.

[NooBRiGhtS]

thank you so much for your detailed tuorial , it has helped me heaps .

[Thethreebears3]

Amazing cakes and skill you have. Thank you for uploading these videos!



[Thethreebears3]

Amazing cakes and skill you have. Thank you for uploading these videos!

[hdk8]

what if you dont have a turntable and dont wish to buy one?

[globug82499]

where do I find the recipe for crusting buttercream? Thank you !!!

[tonedna1]

@globug82499 Check my website under the recipe section

[LaLaBprice]

DO you buy the frosting or iceing.. done?? .. Or do you make it?.. ITS normal buttercream? And if u do .. how did yOU do it edna? BTW YOU ARE AWESOME :) FORM HONDURAS XOXO

[Ka2Spider1]

I would love a tutorial on icing square cakes to get those sharp edges. Any plans on doing one? (please, pretty please, with powdered sugar on top?)

[tonedna1]

@Ka2Spider1 Im traveling, so I will keep it in mind! ;)

[luismanancero]

Hi, hola, el papel es especial pare ese uso, o es cualquier papel de cocina.

Gracias, to Uruguay !!!

You are the best...

[musicdoll91]

Is there a recipe for the buttercream icing or is it store bought ?

[helalumo]

With all my respect.. You are the hottest baker in You Tube I can't stop watching you really got my attention and finally Iearned how to ice a cake. Best Regards.

[tonedna1]

@helalumo Thanks! ;)

[ladymadam3]

New Jersey?

[ferretsrcrunchy]

Omg, is there any cake in that frosting? Haha.

[carissmas26]

I love to watch you decorate Edna. I hope to be half as good as you one day.

[seedless02420]

Great video :)

I'd love to see how you do your crumb coating!

[tonedna1]

Thanks!

[MusicsLuver]

I keep watching this video over and over trying to learn something new each time. You're a great teacher! When I get back to the states I'm going to try out your crusting buttercream recipe :D

[ThePinayMAMA]

what type of icing are u using? the buttercream or the royal icing?

[tonedna1]

@ThePinayMAMA Crusting buttercream recipe

[ThePinayMAMA]

what type of icing are u using? the buttercream or the royal icing?

[BriarGlover]

do you not wear a bra?