Learn to Cook: Bridget Lancaster Explains How to Frost a Cake

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  • @vicky-vas7liss8
    @vicky-vas7liss8 Před 7 lety +976

    Come on people... This nice lady just takes nothing for granted. She's giving all the information and techniques someone needs even of they've never knew what frosting is and how to do it! It's beginners how to.....

    • @renelle.s
      @renelle.s Před 6 lety +22

      Thank you was thinking the same thing! Great video for a beginner like me.

    • @thequantaleaper
      @thequantaleaper Před 5 lety +4

      But she doesn't even give a recipe for the frosting...

    • @sydneyprescott2135
      @sydneyprescott2135 Před 5 lety +11

      Yep...I never knew what a cake crumb coat was

    • @cherryberry9468
      @cherryberry9468 Před 5 lety +60

      Casey Goode The title says how to frost a cake, not frosting recipe.

    • @thatsEforEveryone
      @thatsEforEveryone Před 5 lety +9

      @@cherryberry9468 exactly

  • @Cloud.Strife
    @Cloud.Strife Před 5 lety +474

    In awe at the size of that chicken. What an absolute unit

  • @adriannagray2725
    @adriannagray2725 Před 3 lety +19

    LIFE SAVER! I ALWAYS WONDERED WHY MY CAKE LOOKED CRAZY, I FOLLOWED THE STEPS AND MY CAKE LOOKS LOW KEY PROFESSIONAL.... I NEVER KNEW TO FLIP THE CAKE AND THE FROSTING TECHNIQUE 🥰

  • @benedetterajoro265
    @benedetterajoro265 Před 5 lety +141

    Very simple for a beginner. Thanks for sharing this

  • @user-mh8gm4xe6s
    @user-mh8gm4xe6s Před 6 lety +302

    Flipping it upside down! Thats what I've been doing wrong...thank you!

    • @alyssawhite4626
      @alyssawhite4626 Před 6 lety +3

      J same!!

    • @kadejahgumbs9508
      @kadejahgumbs9508 Před 5 lety +4

      Same

    • @emilybreshears5854
      @emilybreshears5854 Před 4 lety +3

      Me too!

    • @-vioet-1714
      @-vioet-1714 Před 3 lety +3

      same i juss been spreading frosting and crumbs around

    • @ebonywiley500
      @ebonywiley500 Před 2 měsíci

      Okay baby she changed the game with this hack. She explained it in depth so ucan get it. I learned so much from this one video. My cake going to look professional. 😂😂❤❤

  • @mijuajua4820
    @mijuajua4820 Před 4 lety +20

    Wow..I feel like I could be a professional cake froster;) Thank you! You have done a wonderful job explaining every step with NO irritating music:)

  • @bluebird8034
    @bluebird8034 Před 4 lety +158

    I'm making a cake for my 16th birthday in a couple days. It will be my first attempt at a 2 layer cake and I've never actually made a proper cake before either... This video is great and I'm sure my cake will turn out good with these great tips! Thank you!!

    • @chrischan1609
      @chrischan1609 Před 3 lety +3

      Happy Belated Birthday

    • @bluebird8034
      @bluebird8034 Před 3 lety +1

      Chris Chan thank you lol

    • @helloitshuda7500
      @helloitshuda7500 Před 3 lety +1

      it’s almost your birthday, happy early birthday!

    • @bluebird8034
      @bluebird8034 Před 3 lety

      helloitshuda 🥺 thank you!

    • @bluebird8034
      @bluebird8034 Před 3 lety +3

      @@sennahayat i didn’t follow the directions that well but it went pretty good!!

  • @carrifoote8065
    @carrifoote8065 Před 5 lety +15

    I am an experienced cook, but I've only made cake maybe once or twice before in all my 62 years. So I really appreciate this video so I can ensure I do NOT make any mistakes in frosting my cake today. I like to do things right and all these little tips were so helpful. Thank you!

  • @bhartisingh9171
    @bhartisingh9171 Před 2 lety +17

    How clear were her instructions! Loved it. 😊

  • @NgeekNGEEK
    @NgeekNGEEK Před 4 lety +15

    Thank you so much, I work in one of the most biggest chain of restaurants in Illinois and people have been trying to teach me how to frost the cakes, but nobody has gotten so detailed as you did with this video, I appreciate it truelly👌🙏

  • @twistyness
    @twistyness Před 10 lety +12

    I could listen to Bridget talk all day. She's an excellent teacher.

  • @dormusa3995
    @dormusa3995 Před 6 lety +48

    I love how this video is very informative, unlike other CZcams video. This really helped, thank you!❤️

  • @abbyengler6200
    @abbyengler6200 Před 3 lety +8

    I’m making my first layer cake next week when my father gets out of surgery. I’ve always seen and watched frosting on tv, but never tried it, and never understood how they got it so smooth!! THE SECRET IS OUT

  • @wkjeom
    @wkjeom Před 6 lety +57

    I make a round spring-form cake any diameter you want. I have a few of them. I cool the cake, usually in the freezer. Then I take a long piece of floss, wrapped around the cake and pull it through. You can make as many or as few layers as you want. Works perfect for me every time. All layers are flat and a lots less work.

    • @gloriaius
      @gloriaius Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for the tip! I plan on baking my husband a cake for his birthday next week so hopefully all goes well!

  • @London1869
    @London1869 Před 7 lety +81

    I find that cake insulating strips help minimize cake dome syndrome. You can use actual insulating strips or just wet dish cloths.

    • @TM-hq9tw
      @TM-hq9tw Před 6 lety +4

      London1869 this actually works, much easier than cutting the cake

    • @Maggie._..
      @Maggie._.. Před 5 lety +2

      London1869 for the dish cloths, do they have to be a specific kind of fabric? I’ve seen some people wet paper towels or wet news paper and then wrap it in foil and use them as strips.

    • @Appaddict01
      @Appaddict01 Před 5 lety +1

      Maggie C Wilton sells cake strips. You can get them on Amazon.

    • @majinkaos
      @majinkaos Před 4 lety +2

      Lol video I watched before this was on cake strips. First thing I thought when I saw her cakes was she needs those!!

    • @misslondon3081
      @misslondon3081 Před 2 lety

      @@Maggie._.. use cake strips won't get a dome

  • @gamer3928
    @gamer3928 Před 9 lety +454

    Found out I could add crumbs to store bought cakes so they look homemade. Now I don't need to do all this.

  • @Elkycreates
    @Elkycreates Před 4 lety +12

    I just made a three tiered red velvet cake for my son’s birthday. I used an offset spatula to apply the cream cheese frosting and I got a really smooth and straight finish. My tip is to take time for this step and make sure your frosting is not too soft (pop it in the fridge for a while if it is). I cooled the frosted cake in the fridge before I added chocolate ganache for a drip cake. My son and my guests were impressed. I’m not a chef.

  • @Ragluvvulgar
    @Ragluvvulgar Před 10 lety +105

    I WAS SO INTO THE VIDEO I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE HOW LONG IT WAS LOL I LOVE THIS I MUST GET ME SOME ICING SPATULAS

  • @JessicaWazHerez
    @JessicaWazHerez Před 4 lety +860

    homegirl acts like we got a pastry brush on hand

  • @kathhollandful
    @kathhollandful Před 7 lety +23

    Excellent tutorial. Thanks.

  • @princesssecillie1721
    @princesssecillie1721 Před 5 lety +17

    Wow!!! Thank you for this video 😊 I'm about to frost my cake tom and a bit nervous. It's my first time to make my own cake for my birthday ♥️ Thanks for this!

  • @jennifernunez1443
    @jennifernunez1443 Před rokem +1

    I like this show so much! They are all approachable, likable. I love the taste testing and the product testings!

  • @JosephClayson
    @JosephClayson Před 4 lety +2

    This is a great tutorial. I've always at the amateur problem of crums getting in to my frosting when I frost it, but she explains very nicely how to prevent that!
    Great video!

  • @elijaheiler5535
    @elijaheiler5535 Před 3 lety +9

    me, last night, drunk, watching this after another failed attempt to frost a layered cake: omg babe this woman bridget lancaster is a GENIUS!

  • @watermain48
    @watermain48 Před 3 lety

    I always enjoy watching Bridget work her magic in the kitchen.

  • @Theresia66
    @Theresia66 Před měsícem

    The paper to protect the plate, great idea! Thank you for the video

  • @jn_voyages8870
    @jn_voyages8870 Před 3 lety +27

    1:31
    When she said nice and flat:
    Me: *Stares at the cake 👁👄👁

  • @winterscar5029
    @winterscar5029 Před 4 lety +1

    This was so great ! Thank you for showing frosting with buttercream icing and the salad spinner tip!

  • @wandarichardson4213
    @wandarichardson4213 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm watching this while I'm frosting a cake🎂
    It's looking really good👌
    So excited!!!
    Thank you for sharing✌💛☺

  • @victoryluck
    @victoryluck Před 9 lety +340

    I like cold cake better than warm cake, right out of the refrigerator.

    • @Spydie1124
      @Spydie1124 Před 8 lety +21

      ME TOO I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE :)

    • @kaylgp
      @kaylgp Před 7 lety +18

      Extra Sugar me too... i really dont like warm cake

    • @iLitAfuseiCantStop
      @iLitAfuseiCantStop Před 6 lety +19

      Warm cake tastes eggy. I don't know anyone that likes warm cake.

    • @Utriedit215
      @Utriedit215 Před 6 lety +6

      Me too

    • @ralphcraig5816
      @ralphcraig5816 Před 6 lety +2

      Cold beer with the last slice of pizza on the counter from last night is a great start on recovering from a massive hangover.

  • @Trjyoung
    @Trjyoung Před rokem +1

    Wow she makes it look so easy! Best instructional video I’ve seen.

  • @anattylight4054
    @anattylight4054 Před 4 lety +46

    i have no idea why i watched this but i learned that frosting a cake is much more intricate than just throwing it on with a butter knife lmao

  • @sheririch1734
    @sheririch1734 Před 4 lety +3

    This is an amazing video! Great job and thank you so much for your time! Very informative.

  • @shinellebaptiste1578
    @shinellebaptiste1578 Před 5 lety +3

    This video was amazing! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @robertobeltran6116
    @robertobeltran6116 Před 5 lety +5

    THANKS Bridgette Julia & Staff... You're very helpful with all Hints, techniques, and DEMAS(Spanish) ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎊🙏🙏

  • @dianalovescolors
    @dianalovescolors Před 4 lety +2

    Take 1 can of frosting, put it in a bowl and whip it with your mixer. It will double in size. But this is just in time for 2 cakes I made for Thanksgiving. I can never frost them correctly, this is so easy, Thank you! 🦃

  • @aimeetrentham9770
    @aimeetrentham9770 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks so much! I’m making a layered cake for my kids birthday party! This helped so much!

  • @lindabednarski282
    @lindabednarski282 Před 3 lety

    This is the best instructional video. Thank you, America Test Kitchens!

  • @evanyd18
    @evanyd18 Před 3 měsíci

    Yay! Finally a video on how to decorate a two layer cake instead of three or four!
    I'm a beginner and I rather start small so thank you SOOOO much for this video!
    I am subscribing to your channel!😃

  • @sobree9743
    @sobree9743 Před 5 lety +2

    My brother and I made our own sugar for a cake we were making for our dad's birthday. We didn't use powdered sugar, and we realized our mistake after we put it on. We made due but decided to freeze the cake in the freezer. (idk why we did it.) We both were afraid it wouldn't taste very good, but when we tasted it, we realized we had made a cake that tasted like chocolate chip cookies! we were both very pleasantly surprised, and my dad enjoyed his cake.

  • @NikeHM69
    @NikeHM69 Před 11 lety +2

    I like these longer videos much better, thank you!

  • @bhaudgyal
    @bhaudgyal Před 10 lety +3

    Love the long videos. Learning a lot!

  • @winterscar5029
    @winterscar5029 Před 4 lety +1

    Very excellent video! Thank you! Doing my first cake! Helped so much!

  • @tammi67able
    @tammi67able Před 5 lety +2

    So beautiful ! Thanks for the video, Definitely room temp cake for me!

  • @nealbaker2132
    @nealbaker2132 Před rokem +1

    You made it look so easy but, it's my granddaughters birthday and I'm going to try it. Thank you.

  • @nickidee73
    @nickidee73 Před 4 lety +1

    This was so helpful, especially for a novice like me. Thank you for sharing.

  • @barbbutler6937
    @barbbutler6937 Před 5 lety +1

    Great presentation. Thank you.

  • @pamelaforman8710
    @pamelaforman8710 Před 5 měsíci

    So helpful! I learned so much - thanks

  • @saimarana5120
    @saimarana5120 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing these tips

  • @priyakhilnani6885
    @priyakhilnani6885 Před 7 lety +1

    wow ..jus the video i was searchng fr ..thanks so much it was highly helpfulll

  • @renettasanders2959
    @renettasanders2959 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank You so Much ! 😊 I Learned how to make my Cakes look Better 😊 😍😉❣️ 🌹🌹🌹
    Happy Holidays 🙏🏽🎄

  • @Aj4youtube
    @Aj4youtube Před 6 lety +33

    Flipping the cakes over.. so simple yet I never thought of that!

  • @joelemmett3430
    @joelemmett3430 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you Bridget, very cool!

  • @Victoriagomez21.
    @Victoriagomez21. Před 4 lety +3

    Wow you made this look so easy now I feel like I can make it 😍

  • @jodi3700
    @jodi3700 Před 2 lety +3

    BEST tutorial I've seen! Thank you so much.! You baking beauties are so amazing. Indont know why I CANNOT get my frosting smooth, Im having math class flashbacks! You make it look so easy. Im gonna try again because you have a lot of great tips.
    Thank you! I'll let u know how it goes. I wish I could post pictures. Ive made some scary cakes. Im a subscriber for life

  • @kimmistarottea7011
    @kimmistarottea7011 Před 5 lety +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO. Thank you 🙌🙌🙌

  • @h4i1ie89
    @h4i1ie89 Před 3 lety +2

    making my first solo homemade cake today since moving out :( my mom always hated frosting our cakes because she never fails to shift the layers 😅 This video honestly gave me a bit of hope, waiting for them to cool now!

  • @mercedesmashego7657
    @mercedesmashego7657 Před 5 lety

    This was sooo helpful, thank u!

  • @carolherm
    @carolherm Před rokem

    This is fantastic! Thank you.

  • @itstonycia
    @itstonycia Před 4 měsíci

    LOVED THIS VIDEO, so helpful 💕

  • @nisha-ej9ex
    @nisha-ej9ex Před měsícem

    This vodeo was really helpful.Thank you so much!

  • @kiyimoii
    @kiyimoii Před 4 lety +127

    Ladies in the back eating, we see you

  • @torontogirl3
    @torontogirl3 Před 4 lety +1

    So helpful, thank you!

  • @sarahbyington2440
    @sarahbyington2440 Před 10 lety +10

    Yours looks like mine always do!!! YAY! Glad I'm able to frost as well as Bridget!

  • @mosquitocheese6348
    @mosquitocheese6348 Před 4 lety +4

    I’m a 14 yo baker and I’ve been making cakes for a long long time, coming from my advice, I absolutely suggest adding a crumb coat, so add a coat of frosting (a thin coat) and leave it in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes. This will keep the crumbs out of your final coat and give the Cake a better look

  • @islandgirl3330
    @islandgirl3330 Před rokem

    Thanks for your video. Very good tutorial.

  • @emmah7299
    @emmah7299 Před 4 lety

    thank you for this video this is the best one i’ve seen. I’m making a cake today!!

  • @thedavisfamily3301
    @thedavisfamily3301 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you this was a very informative video.

  • @rebeccaparks1100
    @rebeccaparks1100 Před 5 lety

    I typically alter playback speed to 1.25 or 1.50........I don’t often get time to sit and watch videos so this really helps. Thank you for the tutorial!

  • @rainegoldberg9376
    @rainegoldberg9376 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @roxr7720
    @roxr7720 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank u!!! Your video was so helpful! Having to frost a cake for the first time since CoronaVirus has the world in quarantine

  • @tedlewis392
    @tedlewis392 Před 4 lety

    Hugely helpful. Thank you!

  • @marilynsnider8183
    @marilynsnider8183 Před 2 lety

    I've never been good at frosting cakes. These tips are a godsend.

  • @urmom-yy7xg
    @urmom-yy7xg Před 3 lety +1

    thank you for explaining it very well!

  • @efrenramirez5344
    @efrenramirez5344 Před 4 lety

    Its nice to see a confident beginner making a video for beginners!

  • @redred825
    @redred825 Před 5 lety +7

    Thank u I'm a beginner n this u helped me

  • @villatour
    @villatour Před 2 lety

    Excellent instructional video.

  • @Bella_Obscura
    @Bella_Obscura Před 3 lety

    I never thought to use a large salad bowl as a cake dome! It works perfectly!!! Great tip!

  • @lilianaday1319
    @lilianaday1319 Před 3 lety

    Thank you this helped me a lot

  • @jamaicangirlinjapan
    @jamaicangirlinjapan Před 2 lety +2

    Great tutorial. Thank you! Curious about how much icing was used.

  • @JamaicanRain
    @JamaicanRain Před 5 lety +39

    In what world does parchment paper work like that...it curls up and never stays flat.

    • @yvettetellez5064
      @yvettetellez5064 Před 5 lety +11

      They just did a equipment testing on parchment. The winner was from King Arthur flour. They were flat ones in a pack of 100. They did not recommend rolls of parchment or folded sheets by Reynolds.

    • @hopper6094
      @hopper6094 Před 3 lety

      @@yvettetellez5064 do you know what type of frosting they use? Sorry I'm 2 years late

  • @alle126
    @alle126 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you very much very informative

  • @ashleywright8686
    @ashleywright8686 Před 5 lety

    Informative tutorial. She was professional and to the point. Ppl milling about in the background didn’t bother me as much as some viewers commented, but I see what they mean.

  • @johnramos8685
    @johnramos8685 Před 2 lety

    Great video...thanks for the tips, for this beginner.

  • @peacefultowers
    @peacefultowers Před 4 lety

    Excellent video thanks a lot

  • @flowforever9084
    @flowforever9084 Před 2 lety

    I learned a lot 💯
    Thank you

  • @tanyapeterson667
    @tanyapeterson667 Před 4 lety

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'VE LEARNED SOMETHING NEW!

  • @kadejahgumbs9508
    @kadejahgumbs9508 Před 5 lety +66

    Needed this... I can't frost a cake for nothing

    • @GoldenRNB
      @GoldenRNB Před 4 lety +2

      I can frost yours if you want babyboo

    • @sweetpotato_
      @sweetpotato_ Před 4 lety +5

      Kevin Smith, the Priest this dude 😂😂😂😂

    • @GoldenRNB
      @GoldenRNB Před 4 lety

      @@sweetpotato_ smooth like buttercream on a moist sponge cake 😋😋

  • @alexandradominguez38
    @alexandradominguez38 Před 4 lety +5

    I'm making a cake for my son's first birthday this weekend and I'm so nervous! Lol It will mostly end up on the floor anyway. This was super helpful, thank you!

  • @pounebahrampour9560
    @pounebahrampour9560 Před 10 měsíci

    Best tutorial ever for frosting cakes🎂🎂🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @davidboggs1908
    @davidboggs1908 Před 5 lety +2

    Using Cake strips around the pans will keep your cake tops flat. CAKE STRIP= Damp paper towel wrapped in tin foil and placed around the outside of the pan. Also helps keep the cake edge moist and fluffy instead of stiff and brown.

  • @larry45044
    @larry45044 Před 4 lety

    love frosting when it laid on THICK! -good video

  • @kavitanandram4169
    @kavitanandram4169 Před 4 lety

    Great Explanation.

  • @frankybanky1
    @frankybanky1 Před 4 lety

    Love this!

  • @selenesepulveda251
    @selenesepulveda251 Před 6 lety

    That was helpful thanks

  • @candyknutson4539
    @candyknutson4539 Před 2 lety

    Great video !

  • @oghoghoaede6163
    @oghoghoaede6163 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you. I just learnt something's I don't know about frosting

  • @sadolan1
    @sadolan1 Před 7 lety +231

    I'm distracted by the chicken brining in the vat behind her.

  • @marthab255
    @marthab255 Před rokem

    Oh goodness. This is basic and she said she was skipping to the taking strips out. I love to watch Bridget. She has the best heart and would love to meet her in person.

  • @michelleglaser4925
    @michelleglaser4925 Před 3 lety

    love this video, my best friends birthday is tpday and i want to make her a cute cake but ive never baked a cake with more than one layer and i think this just saved my life