How to smoothly frost a cake with buttercream?

To avoid making a mess and creating a thick, lumpy frosting start by piping the buttercream onto the cake with a pastry bag fitted with a large round piping tip. Begin with the center of the cake, working your way out to the edges. To create a beautiful, even layer, start piping when the cake is half-frozen, then pause, allowing the frosting to thicken slightly to form a ridge. When the ridge is firm enough, continue piping and watching your work

How to make frosting on cake with buttercream?

Put a large bowl on a kitchen scale, add the ingredients and mix the ingredients on a medium speed (you can also use a hand mixer). Add more cream or butter if the frosting is too thin. If you like the consistency of buttercream add a little more butter. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream. Test the consistency and add as needed.

How to frost a cake with buttercream frosting?

If you are planning to use buttercream as your frosting, then you will need to make sure that all of your ingredients are at their ideal temperature. First, take out the bowl of cooled buttercream and put it in the refrigerator to chill. Chilling the frosting will make it easier to spread and give it a smooth consistency. Then set the bowl of frosting on the counter to come to room temperature. Once the buttercream is at a consistency where it becomes easy to spread, you

How to frost a cake with buttercream icing without pulling off sides?

Getting a smooth buttercream layer on your cake is easier if you apply the frosting to the cooled cake, then let it sit for a few minutes before trying to spread it. While the buttercream is still soft, use a bench scraper or a serrated knife to gently loosen the edges of the cake. To prevent the buttercream from pulling off sides, press down gently with your hands (or a small cake flat) and then run a buttercream-coated metal icing spatula under

How to frost a cake with buttercream icing?

Buttercream icing is thick and sticky and can be a nightmare to work with. If you’re planning to decorate your cake with sprinkles or other toppings, it’s best to do so when the icing has hardened. If you don’t do this, the buttercream will get all over the place.