Learn to create a buttercream pleated cake. A technique usually done in fondant, Cake Style makes a stunning buttercream version, and you can too with this thorough tutorial.
After crumb coating and stacking your cakes, you're almost ready to pipe your pleats. First you'll mark the cake so your pleats stay tidy and even. You'll learn tips for keeping the pleats even and straight and even how to fix any mistakes.
Materials
Skewer
Measuring tool or ruler
Piping tip #104
Coupler
Disposable piping bag
Buttercream
Icing Spatula
Create this gorgeous pleated buttercream textured wedding cake, and learn the art of fresh flowers. I created this technique after seeing fondant versions, and you all know how much I just love working with buttercream. This is a beautiful piped cake, and it is easy to do.
this cake is soo romantic!!perfect for valentine's day!!thanks a lot for sharing!!
i ve never used fresh flowers on a cake,i m concerned about spoiling the cake;
would you mind sharing your experience about using fresh flowers on cakes,please?
i ve got so many beautiful flowers on my island,i could use some if i know more about this;
Very Beautiful !!! Thank you for sharing I shall certainly give it a try, I too like to work with buttercream.
That is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing! Always on the lookout for new buttercream techniques :)
What brand are your icing tips? Ataecom, PME, Wilton?
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!
We used the 104 Wilton piping tips.
A beautiful romantic cake! Loved it! Thank you.
this cake is soo romantic!!perfect for valentine's day!!thanks a lot for sharing!! i ve never used fresh flowers on a cake,i m concerned about spoiling the cake; would you mind sharing your experience about using fresh flowers on cakes,please? i ve got so many beautiful flowers on my island,i could use some if i know more about this;