the upside down icing technique for someone who's a novice at all of this? I really want the top of my cake to be super smooth, so writing on it will be easier, but I'm kinda nervous about trying this...how hard is it really?

Jennifer

Go for it. Just read the directions a couple times to make sure you understand the steps (I didn't quite grasp it at first!)

It helps to chill or freeze it really well. If you don't the worse that can happen is the icing sticks and you have to smooth it by hand, but it's still a lot easier.

It also doesn't work as well if you use a icing recipe without butter.

I'll be using bc....I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow. Wish me luck!!

Jenn

Good luck and let us know how it goes! I've never been brave enough to try that technique!

i consider myself a novice and i have tried this on a square no less. and it worked!!!!!! i say go for it its not hard at all. in fact i think it makes the whole icing prcess easier.

My only suggestion is to make sure your BC is really smooth. The last time I tried this technique, I didn't take the time to make the BC smooth and air bubble free, so after I lifted the paper off the top of the cake, there were some unsmooth areas.

I think MelissaBlack has tried it a few times. Maybe PM her for questions. I want to try it but I don't ever had enough time to play~ Good Luck!

I use this method all the time and really love the sharp corners that you can get. Have tried the paper towel method and I love this way also. I am getting use to making the designs from the decorative towels.

Go for it, you will love it once you get the hang of the up-side-down method.