Do Any Of U Have Any Tips For Icing A Cake Perfectly?
Decorating By XoGuitarChefoX Updated 25 Feb 2007 , 10:59pm by XoGuitarChefoX
THe last cake i iced did not do too well. I iced it with a straight-deged knife and had a squirt bottle w/ me. what do i need to do to make it perfect for my next cake?
Natalie
First, I apply my icing using an "icer tip". Then I use a spatula to push the icing into the cake and smooth it out a bit. Then I use the melvira method to make the buttercream frosting as smooth as fondant! You can read all about the melvira method right here, http://www.cakecentral.com/article83-Quick--Easy-Smooth-Icing-Using-a-Roller-Melvira-Method.html
Natalie,
If you're using a crusting buttercream, then the Viva method works well, as does the "Melvira Method" which you can find by doing a search in the forums. Both methods are similar - once your buttercream has crusted over (about 15 minutes after you're done icing) you either take a Viva paper towel (because they're plain with no imprint so you won't have the paper towel imprint on your cake) and you smooth it on top of your buttercream with your hand in light circles - when you lift the paper towel, your icing will be smooth. The Melvira method, which is amazing, uses a small, round-edge paint roller (about 6 inches) that you just roll across the cake after it has crusted.
If you've got a non-crusting buttercream, your best bet is to take a long spatula and run it under hot water. Wipe off the droplets and use the hot spatula to smooth the icing.
It's not easy to master that "perfect" look, but these methods get you close. Good luck!
Thank u all so much! I was worrying because i have to a demo on how to decorate a cake for one of my class at school!
thanks again!
nat
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