FULL BEGINNERS GUIDE on how to frost your first LAYER CAKE! Smooth sides and sharp edges

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  • In this video I'll be breaking down everything you need to know as a beginner to flawlessly cover a cake in frosting with smooth sides and sharp edges!
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Komentáře • 124

  • @mbehayaa
    @mbehayaa Před rokem +4

    Gorgeous. I love the thorough explanation and tips. Super helpful

  • @naomimallory
    @naomimallory Před rokem +9

    Wonderful tutorial! I've made a few layer cakes now and thought I was getting the hang of the technique, but this just gave me a few more tips of things I was missing and struggling with - THANK YOU!

  • @kentdiepraam8156
    @kentdiepraam8156 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I am absolutely loving your channel! So informative and really interesting recipes, so glad CZcams recommended it 😊

  • @rijaabbas9071
    @rijaabbas9071 Před rokem +5

    Hey! I am really fond of baking especially these layer cakes but sadly couldn’t find a tutorial which could give a proper guidance to a perfectly layered cake. I was scrolling randomly and just found your video and tbh this is the best DETAILED layered cake tutorial that I have ever seen. Thank you soooo much for giving us these tips and for putting all your effort in this. I will surely try this method out. Thank you soooo much again. God bless you!❤❤

  • @masar8686
    @masar8686 Před rokem +1

    OMG I have fallen in love with your work now I want to learn and make beautiful and delicious cakes like you ❤

  • @claudiamosos
    @claudiamosos Před rokem

    This really helps especially for beginners like me. Hope to see more!

  • @susilperera5265
    @susilperera5265 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you very much . Very well explained ,easy to follow . 😊

  • @kokirirose
    @kokirirose Před 5 měsíci

    thank you so much for this. You make it so easy to learn and you explain everything so well

  • @lill7494
    @lill7494 Před rokem +20

    Hi, I work in a bakery and am learning basic cake decorating skills, your tutorials have been so helpful for me. So pleased I found your videos on you tube.

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem

      So happy to hear you're finding the videos helpful :D

  • @kimgrant1983
    @kimgrant1983 Před rokem

    Fantastic tips, thank you

  • @pclem4686
    @pclem4686 Před rokem

    Yeah I like that cream too looks good

  • @ljaycr6987
    @ljaycr6987 Před rokem +1

    You are the best!

  • @mindful.03
    @mindful.03 Před rokem

    Very much helpful

  • @ayatzahra5374
    @ayatzahra5374 Před rokem

    Your cake is looking so yummy

  • @asmaa_vlog_85
    @asmaa_vlog_85 Před rokem +6

    ☄️Your videos is so calm and aesthetic that's what every one wants ♥️🥰💖🍓😍🍓♥️🥰🍓☄️

  • @altinaselimi1365
    @altinaselimi1365 Před rokem

    Hello, your videos are amazing.
    Can you do a video by making the pink cream and also other creams that you make?

  • @Tajrin1290
    @Tajrin1290 Před rokem +2

    Amazing video, thank you so much for sharing these cake tips! As a new baker starting a business this really helps. I’m a new subscriber to your channel! Please keep it up we love your content! Can you tell me what gel Color you used for your buttercream here ? Thank you!!

  • @FouziaNadeem-gr5sp
    @FouziaNadeem-gr5sp Před 9 dny

    Thanx a lot

  • @darkusa477
    @darkusa477 Před rokem +1

    I can say frosting a cake is so diffidult to do. Yes they my cakes but i need to improve on the presentation.. hehehe Love all your videos alot! thanks- Nochelle fr NZ

  • @MelYong-fg8wp
    @MelYong-fg8wp Před 4 měsíci

    Wow! I've been looking for this how to use buttercream into the cake, I am confused what is the first or 2nd coat it only the same 😅 I watch other video slightly I don't understand because is too fast and some is only how to make buttercream 😅 and now I understand step by step. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @cfyong1838
    @cfyong1838 Před rokem

    Gorgeous. Totally love your tutorials. I always thought you need a thick layer of icing to do a very smooth frosting on your cake. Is that true? Tq in advance for your reply. Stay well and safe.

  • @nuraanhansen8344
    @nuraanhansen8344 Před rokem

    Jazakallah gheir

  • @TheMysticWood
    @TheMysticWood Před rokem +2

    The tea towel is an awesome idea! I have a little shelf liner that’s kind of rubbery, no slip slip.

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem

      Haha yup anything like that works great :D

  • @brebre310
    @brebre310 Před 5 měsíci

    Super helpful!! If i wanted to pipe some decorations, should I do it before, or after the 2hr refrigeration?

  • @pamela_ofuani
    @pamela_ofuani Před rokem

    Very beautiful

  • @cassiepereira4249
    @cassiepereira4249 Před rokem

    Yay i did a 1k likes for you ❤️❤️much love from Goa India ❤️

  • @alexanderklomp7820
    @alexanderklomp7820 Před rokem +5

    Last time I was this early for an MK video my cakes were so warm my frosting melted

  • @nicolettemercury1147
    @nicolettemercury1147 Před rokem

    Question do you have any videos on using wipped cream as frosting?

  • @Raquel-op6xo
    @Raquel-op6xo Před 11 měsíci

    The best icer

  • @Liabie_Momma
    @Liabie_Momma Před 9 měsíci

    Hi! I'm pretty new here (and to decorating) do you have any beginner tips??

  • @gracebless1487
    @gracebless1487 Před rokem

    As always thanks for amazing and informative video ...learning is much more easy through your tutorials 🌸 . Please kindly assist with what fillings I can use on chocolate cake ,vanilla cake if I don't want to use buttercream frosting as a filling .Thanking you in advance & hpy cakin'

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +2

      So happy to hear you enjoyed the video Grace! :D And I have a few filling recipes on my channel (raspberry, caramel, lemon curd, ganache) but am planning for a lot more to come so keep an eye out for those videos :D

  • @wateasa
    @wateasa Před rokem

    How long can you store a frosted cake? I plan on baking and frosting Thursday to serve Saturday

  • @johngirvan4437
    @johngirvan4437 Před rokem

    How do you take the cake of the disc to put on a decorative board

  • @asugarholicslife
    @asugarholicslife Před rokem +37

    Great tutorial. Question, how much frosting do you make? My problem is I always get to the 2nd coat after the crumb coat and I'm always short on frosting. When I do smbc, I do 1 cup butter and 4 egg whites with 1 cup sugar. (I think those are the ratios)

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +23

      Hi Amy! Ahhh yes I totally feel you! I think it really depends on the recipe you're following and through experience knowing how much of that recipe you'll need. For my SMBC recipe, for a 6 inch 2 layer cake 1x the recipe is enough, but as soon as I add more layers or have a larger cake to ice, then I start increasing the recipe in half increments, so this cake I decorated was 3 layers and I used about 1.5x the recipe. I always make a little more than I think I'll need because it's so annoying having to make a whole batch again! Haha hope that makes sense :)

    • @asugarholicslife
      @asugarholicslife Před rokem +2

      @@CakesbyMK makes perfect sense! Thank you 😊

    • @tamiam2406
      @tamiam2406 Před rokem +5

      My gosh yes great question. I also have this problem 😢😅

    • @asugarholicslife
      @asugarholicslife Před rokem +5

      @@tamiam2406 I'm glad I'm not alone!

    • @sophanebremner8664
      @sophanebremner8664 Před rokem +2

      Same with me

  • @shaimaagamal2194
    @shaimaagamal2194 Před rokem

    V good

  • @moniq7833
    @moniq7833 Před rokem

    Your vanilla cake is so soft😍😍 do u have video of it?

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +1

      Hi there! Thanks so much :D and this was actually a boxed cake mix haha so don't have a recipe but I do have a vanilla cake recipe on my channel if you want to check it out :)

  • @shane2692
    @shane2692 Před rokem

    Hi dear 🤗
    From where did you buy the turntable?
    Cannot find this smooth turntables.

  • @chandaniperera7999
    @chandaniperera7999 Před 6 měsíci

    Can I know which frosting you made for the cake?

  • @chathurideshika8125
    @chathurideshika8125 Před 13 dny

    Hi Thank yoifor this amazing vedio.and one doubt i have😢..when we put the cake into the fridge after final layer it becomes water drops on cake once we take it out.what should do

  • @elankokathiresan5742
    @elankokathiresan5742 Před rokem

    Mam iam getting butter smell while we are eating what to do I use vanilla essence and strawberry essence too

  • @abdullahiahmed2409
    @abdullahiahmed2409 Před rokem

    What is name the square glass you’re using please

  • @co_lo
    @co_lo Před rokem +1

    hey love youe videos. do the cakes need to be frozen before layering them. is it a must to add the sugar syrup didn’t see u adding on this one

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem

      Hi there! So glad to hear you're enjoying the videos :D And nope they don't need to be frozen (all though frozen cakes can be easier to decorate), and it isn't a must to add sugar syrup, but I would recommend adding it if the cake isn't going to be eaten on the same day :)

  • @lovebaking9228
    @lovebaking9228 Před rokem

    Have you shared eggfree sponge recipes? Where to find it?

  • @anee7140
    @anee7140 Před rokem

    I want to open a bakery online page i hope i will do good in learning baking :') im totally new

  • @umamaheswari1590
    @umamaheswari1590 Před rokem

    Is this cream melts at room temperature??? please please please reply

  • @user-vp4ij9bl1c
    @user-vp4ij9bl1c Před 6 měsíci

    Hello i have one question. Why my cake becomes condensed if i keep it in fridge?

  • @mariajoannou9936
    @mariajoannou9936 Před rokem

    MK your sponges look lovely, as does your SWBC. Did you use a double batch of butter cream? And what size are your sponges?

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much Maria! And this was a 6 inch 3 layer cake, and I used about 1.5x my SMBC recipe :)

    • @mariajoannou9936
      @mariajoannou9936 Před rokem

      @@CakesbyMK the sponges looked bigger. Maybe coz they were deep and fluffy. I don't have 6'' tins, only 8'', 9'' and 10''. Please can you tell me how I can increase your cake recipe to fit these sizes? And have you got a video on your sponges? 💖

  • @veronicasanchez5378
    @veronicasanchez5378 Před 3 měsíci

    What kind of cake are you using, do you have that cake in you channel?

  • @tanyapeschel6025
    @tanyapeschel6025 Před 10 měsíci

    Im gonna bake a 10inch cake with 4 layers & about the height of your cake layers. Is it necessary to put a centre dowel in cake with more dowels in a circle. Cake will be delivered by car

  • @anithajuvitta4534
    @anithajuvitta4534 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi mk ,just one clarification. The bottom two layers are placed with their flat bottom facing down and the third layer is placed with the flat bottom facing top.....right ???.
    Please clarify

  • @balkeezkhanum1089
    @balkeezkhanum1089 Před 5 měsíci

    Heyy Hii, when we store cakes in refrigerator won’t it turn hard
    This happens with can u tell me y does this happen please

  • @maryamn3652
    @maryamn3652 Před rokem +1

    My frosting between cake layers starts leaking out. At the end I have less frosting between the layers and more outside. I always use your ganache recipe.

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +2

      Hi Maryam! It sounds like your frosting isn't firm enough :) let the ganache firm up a little longer (you can pop it into the fridge for 30 mins to help with this) and then use it to frost the cake :)

  • @peaceharmony9581
    @peaceharmony9581 Před rokem

    How do I get smooth sharp edge at the bottom? I notice that whenever I try to smooth the bottom with my offset spatula, my whipped cream will become uneven, like mini ruffles. So i use a metal scraper to smoothen the whole side all round before using my offset spatula but the same uneven edges occur at the bottom again.....😭 can someone help me please?

  • @elenadorzh4437
    @elenadorzh4437 Před rokem +2

    love this video! i have a question though, how do you avoid buttercream changing colour while scraping the cake cold at the end?

    • @jhko5439
      @jhko5439 Před 8 měsíci +1

      i have this issues all the time and it’s annoying

  • @sharanyakaushik1917
    @sharanyakaushik1917 Před rokem

    I don't have a stand mixer i have a hand beater...so what can I use isted of paddle attachment...i also saw ur recipe for frosting n in That also u were using the paddle attachment to remove the air bubbles..so pls tell me the replacement

    • @ufaalvaro
      @ufaalvaro Před rokem

      Handmixer in low speed.
      Or pushing the cream left and right using scrapper.

  • @meshaidancegirls2476
    @meshaidancegirls2476 Před 2 měsíci

    We don’t need sugar syrup ?

  • @melaniapeterson1051
    @melaniapeterson1051 Před měsícem

    Do you work your cake smoother? And when you do

  • @ZiaBixx
    @ZiaBixx Před rokem

    Brilliant et insightful as always M🥰thank you for sharing your skill et knowledge with the rest of us. One question could you link the tall metal scraper you’ve used here. Thanks in advance. 🙌🏻🦋Hope your good x @CakesbyMk

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video Zia! :D And I actually bought that scraper from Malaysia from a shop I can't remember! But if you google metal cake scraper there should be some options that show up :)

  • @chie5762
    @chie5762 Před rokem

    Hie dear thanks for the tips:) Where can I get that metal scrapper? I have a 15cm scrapper but I want a longer length like yours

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +1

      Heya! I actually got this while travelling in Malaysia, not sure of the shop name sorry! But if you google long metal cake scraper some options should pop up :)

    • @chie5762
      @chie5762 Před rokem

      @@CakesbyMK thank you

  • @mariahsaywell9367
    @mariahsaywell9367 Před rokem +2

    Hi did you made a video how to put your cake in the freezer? I've a problem, because idk which filling i can freeze 😒 the bride want 3 trier cake with fruits

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +1

      Hi Mariah! I haven't done a video on this yet sorry!

    • @mariahsaywell9367
      @mariahsaywell9367 Před rokem

      @@CakesbyMK no problem, it's a rare thing so it's hard to find something about it. But thank you for your response, maybe you like to be one of the first people to try something like this out. Not just the buttercream filling but another fillings. Have a nice day and salamu alaykum 🌷

  • @attaria3760
    @attaria3760 Před 10 měsíci

    This frosting recipe?

  • @kaylaheisler373
    @kaylaheisler373 Před rokem

    does anyone know where to get the bench knife that she used to scrape her cake with? I have a shorter version I love but a tall one would be fantastic

  • @tuador6256
    @tuador6256 Před 9 měsíci

    With buttercream frosting how long can it stay without being in the freezer?
    And please does buttercream sweat after being put in a freezer

    • @pallabimaitralifestyle3489
      @pallabimaitralifestyle3489 Před 6 měsíci

      Im a beginner and i made american buttercream frosting recently, i stay in india in a pretty humid place, though its winter now. Anyway, my frosting stayed pretty well for 1 hour after decorating and taking it out of the fridge. But before decorating i kept the cream in the fridge because i thought i should, but when i took it out for decorating it started to sweat a little, so i whisked it a bit more and it become smooth and creamy again.

  • @nathanrani1113
    @nathanrani1113 Před rokem

    Hi ,can u please show the tutorial of making the cake?

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem

      Hi there! You can find the recipes on my CZcams channel :)

    • @nathanrani1113
      @nathanrani1113 Před rokem

      OK, thanks for reply sis..

  • @shibilabacker9962
    @shibilabacker9962 Před rokem

    Helpful video but can I ask something dat why dnt u wet the cake with sugar syrup?

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem

      Hi there! You're most welcome too, I just didn't for this cake as it was just for home :) (I usually use simple syrup on cakes that aren't going to be eaten the same day) :)

    • @kenyasuber8957
      @kenyasuber8957 Před rokem

      @@CakesbyMK do you have a recipe for the syrup you use?

  • @evileye3645
    @evileye3645 Před 11 měsíci

    Doesn't the cake becomes hard when you put it in the fridge?

    • @pallabimaitralifestyle3489
      @pallabimaitralifestyle3489 Před 6 měsíci

      I am a beginner baker and i baked a cake with american buttercream frosting recently. I had the same question in mind. Yes, the cake and cream becomes a little stiff if taken out of fridge and eaten immediately, kind of tastes like m eating ice cream too! But its very necessary to keep the cake in the fridge between decorating and after decorating to keep the design in shape, otherwise the hotness of the cake can melt the cream! So, when i want to serve myself or others the cake, i take it out half an hour or hour before, and then serve 😊

  • @zoyamalek825
    @zoyamalek825 Před 27 dny +1

    My cake layers get seperated while cutting why is this happen?😢

  • @tenien
    @tenien Před 4 měsíci

    How do I get my buttercream not to taste like butter 😢 help?

    • @katiehenry7
      @katiehenry7 Před měsícem

      Make sure you are using fresh and real butter. Not any of the substitutes or artificial butters. If your butter is fresh and real it will have a delicious taste..but If you don't store it properly it can start to taste stale and it can start to take on a weird taste. Don't forget you can add flavoring to the icing. Some of my favorite buttercream icings are only butter, confectioners sugar and cocoa powder or vanilla bean or almond flavoring (you can use flavoring extracts or emulsions)... Add as much flavoring as you desire...just a little at a time so it doesn't overpower the icing.

    • @tenien
      @tenien Před měsícem

      @@katiehenry7 thank you 😊👍🏾.

  • @MubsinaMujeeb
    @MubsinaMujeeb Před 7 měsíci

    Can you add english subtitles in your videos ?

    • @charlottenansamba1259
      @charlottenansamba1259 Před 3 měsíci

      Click on the video and the CC in the right-hand corner to activate subtitles.

  • @afeefaibrahim2907
    @afeefaibrahim2907 Před rokem

    Where r u from

  • @levent5286
    @levent5286 Před rokem

    🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @vanidharshan8221
    @vanidharshan8221 Před 11 měsíci

    Ur cake look like very fluffy n tasty top to much

  • @linaluv4
    @linaluv4 Před rokem

    how old are you and what's ur ethnicity?? I'm so curious lol

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +3

      Haha I'll be 30 this year! And my ethnicity is Fijian Indian :)

    • @sophiaali4400
      @sophiaali4400 Před rokem

      @@CakesbyMK Hi Mk what place from Fiji

    • @linaluv4
      @linaluv4 Před rokem

      @@CakesbyMK Omg you look so young I never would have guessed! I binged your videos wondering those questions and after no clues I decided to just ask 😆 Keep up the amazing useful and entertaining videos!

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem

      @@sophiaali4400 My parents are from Savu Savu and Suva but I was born and brought up in New Zealand :)

    • @CakesbyMK
      @CakesbyMK  Před rokem +1

      @@linaluv4 haha thank you! So glad you're enjoying the videos :D

  • @dammitmandy1166
    @dammitmandy1166 Před rokem

    I get so aggravated when I watch cake decorating videos where they literally put the excess frosting on the side of their hands. Ewww. How unhygienic ..

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    Çok konuşuyorsun hiç durmadın bu beni rahatsız etti.

  • @ayatzahra5374
    @ayatzahra5374 Před rokem

    Your cake is looking so yummy

    • @ayatzahra5374
      @ayatzahra5374 Před rokem

      😘😚🥰😍🤩🥳😀😯😲🤔🤗😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

    • @ayatzahra5374
      @ayatzahra5374 Před rokem

      😘😚🥰😍🤩🥳😀😯😲🤔🤗😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋