by Lenora Ross | Nov 7, 2021 | Cake Basics, Tutorials
Smoothing frosting on a cake is similar to crumb coating. The only difference is the top layer of frosting is thicker, and smoothing can take a little longer. There are several ways to frost a smooth cake, and in this tutorial, I’m going to show you the piping...
by Lenora Ross | Oct 7, 2021 | Cake Basics, Tutorials
I start icing all my cakes with a crumb coat. A crumb coat is a thin layer of frosting to lock in the crumbs. This prevents crumbs from appearing on the top layer of frosting on your finished cake. Checkout the video below to see how I prepared this cake. This post...
by Lenora Ross | Sep 21, 2021 | Cake Basics, Tutorials
Before building a cake, I first make sure the top of my cake layers are flat and leveled. This is important when filling and stacking a cake to prevent the layers from imploding or sliding. I find that usually, there is a slight hump that needs to be trimmed. This...
by Lenora Ross | Sep 15, 2021 | Cake Basics, Tools
My cake decorating tools have been vital to creating cakes like a pro. Having the proper tools can not only make the experience fun but can save you time. The tools I have listed are ones I use and still have since the beginning of my cake journey. This post may...
by Lenora Ross | Jul 27, 2021 | Tutorials
Mini cakes look cute and simple but don’t let that fool you. These cakes need just as much attention as regular-sized cakes. I treat this cake just like I would any other by leveling my cake layers, filling it with buttercream, and crumb coating. See how I made...
