5 Icing Mistakes to Avoid for Cake Decorating Beginners!

5 Icing Mistakes to Avoid for Cake Decorating Beginners: When first learning to decorate cakes, people often start with buttercream icing. While buttercream is easier to make and practice with, there are some not-so-obvious pitfalls to avoid. In this video, I help occasional bakers and cake decorating novices by sharing my top five icing mistakes to avoid. Make sure to watch until the end, where I share a bonus tip!
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[@emilymcla]

Also, if you want black icing you should start with chocolate icing or ganache. It's already dark so you won't need a lot of black dye.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Correct! I could make an entirely different video on icing colors. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@Arcyvlog101]

Absolutely! Thankyou 😊

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

Well some people don’t like chocolate. They want vanilla. So you do the blooming method to get black frosting.

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000 Would you please explain what the “blooming method” is? I know someone’s going to ask! 😂

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

@@AsiaCoffee haha of course! So basically, once you have put some colouring in your frosting you’ll want to stop. Like mentioned in the video, too much colouring can ruin your frosting by making it taste awful (done that haha) so instead, simply take out a little bit of frosting and place that into a small microwaveable bowl (depending how much frosting you have I usually do about 3-4 tbsps for around 3-4 cups) place that bowl into the microwave for no more than **15 seconds** When you take the bowl out you’ll notice your frosting is melted and darker. Give it a good stir and you’ll probably notice it became even more darker. You can simply place that entire mixture back into your frosting and mix that well enough (it doesn’t melt my frosting) or you can wait for it to cool a little bit If your afraid of it melting but do note; heat makes frosting colour darker. Cover your frosting bowl with a towel or cling wrap. I like to cover for atleast a day. It really blooms up and makes your frosting a beautiful rich colour. Hope this helps!

[@carolaetchart7344]

Hi! You can also use a double pipingbag system by placing one piping bag into the other. Fill in one of the bags with the buttercream and cut the end without placing any kind of piping tip. Slide the piping tip into the other bag and make a clean cut at he end of the bag till the piping tip shows. Place the piping bag with the buttercream into the one with the piping tip and every time you want to change the tip, just remove the outer bag and slide a new piping tip.

[@donna477]

I do this often but sometimes I gotta put the frosting directly in. But when I do this, instead of using 2 piping bags, I put the frosting in plastic wrap, their the ends so it's a tube shape then snip off one end before placing on bag. I know many bakers do this, but some may not know. It's less cleanup and you can also add multiple tubes of color into one piping bag so you can try different color combos, without having to ruin frosting of you don't like the combo.

[@davidmyers-wakeman5515]

The "better to make too much frosting than not enough" tip - yes! I second that! And I almost always have a use for the refrigerated leftovers in a future project. Loving your videos! 💜

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

For darker frosting try the blooming method! So basically once you have put some colouring in your frosting you’ll want to stop. Like mentioned in the video, too much colouring can ruin your frosting by making it taste awful (done that haha) so instead, simply take out a little bit of frosting and place that into a small microwaveable bowl (depending how much frosting you have I usually do about 3-4 tbsps for around 3-4 cups) place that bowl into the microwave for no more than **15 seconds** When you take the bowl out you’ll notice your frosting is melted and darker. Give it a good stir and you’ll probably notice it became even more darker. You can simply place that entire mixture back into your frosting and mix that well enough (it doesn’t melt my frosting) or you can wait for it to cool a little bit If your afraid of it melting but do note; heat makes frosting colour darker. Cover your frosting bowl with a towel or cling wrap. I like to cover for atleast a day. It really blooms up and makes your frosting a beautiful rich colour. Hope this helps!

[@InamorataMillie]

Woah, thank you!

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

@@debjudisch5548 I replied!❤️

[@rimris]

Does this works on all types of frosting? Or just the butter cream? Because Im using whipped cream frosting and having a hard time on colors black and red. Thank you.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Good question! I don’t work with whipped cream icing, so I’m going to let others give feedback on this. 💕

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

@@rimris it can work! But just remember to not put too much in or else your whipped cream frosting will melt completely.

[@ronishawortham4110]

I am currently taking my cake decor class and you actually answered a question I just missed on a test 😅 Thank you Queen 💫

[@AsiaCoffee]

You are so welcome!

[@Thaqueentnb]

Quick tip putting icing in the microwave for 15 sec then mixing putting back in the fridge will darken the color Tremendously then remix before piping 😉

[@deannajohnson3933]

Very simple video and easy to understand. thanks! I'll remember these for later on.

[@merek8514]

I needed this..thank you

[@mirelahadzic6541]

Very helpful for beginners,thank you.

[@adamwinters448]

I love how simple u make it out to be ty from the bottom of my heart

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m glad to hear it; that’s my goal! Thanks for watching!

[@cjbrown9755]

I am just getting started with cake decorating. Appreciate you sharing tips for us newbies!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Welcome to the world of cake decorating! 😊 There’s so much to learn, so I’m glad you found these tips helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@audreyconstable8694]

Thank you for the tips they come in very handy as I am learning how to decorate cake.. you are awesome.

[@Ad-Lo]

Your voice is so soothing. You explain things so well.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@lindasmith3978]

WOW this is helpful! Thank you!

[@leaf511]

wow thank you, i didn’t know how coupler was used for and i used it wrong last time.

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m so glad this video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching!

[@donniebrasco11]

This and your other video totally just made my baby girls 5th birthday cake so much more banging, no more plain tier cake, nuh uh ! Helped so much and the coupler came in handy since I decided on a different tip EVERY time I was ready to start lol

[@AsiaCoffee]

This is so great to hear! Happy birthday to your little girl! 🥳

[@ma.victoriamaximo4518]

Thank you for your tips 🤗

[@poojaparami]

You keep it short but sweet! ❤️

[@NavsHere4u]

I am learning so much from you! As a beginner I really need thx!

[@SweetwaterCakes]

This is a great video, Asia! I love your tips! ❤️

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks Michelle! 💕

[@tanujadurve7663]

Really I should have seen this earlier.The tips are extremely useful.Thanks for the video dear !

[@LaRubiii]

Honestly. I already saw were I went wrong lol.

[@baudelia6813]

Thank you!

[@marikaki2002]

You have so sweet voice!Thank y for the advices : )

[@rocko.ambition4342]

Loved the tips, THANK YOU! 🙌🏼🍰

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 🧁

[@estherkalabi6249]

Easy to follow thank you

[@ashleypaige9749]

Thank you for these helpful tips

[@AsiaCoffee]

Happy to help!

[@humeeayisha3199]

Thanks ☺️

[@fairybites2830]

I love watching your tips and important points regarding cake frosting!! You are an amazing baking teacher. Love your sweet voice. Thanks for this useful video. Stay safe and keep posting🙏🏻💛💛💛❤❤💗💗🤗🤗🤗

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thank you so much!💕

[@quothraven7207]

Great advice.

[@cynthiamidkiff8397]

Thank You for sharing I was wondering why my butter cream was so thin

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@harrietfranklin8663]

Thank you so much for the valuable info.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anilaatiq]

I gave it a try in the color one my cream was good again And that pipping tip i loved that hack made my cake so much better

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@mariarodriguez8111]

Great tip

[@coffyskitchen]

Great tips!

[@jaswalnitika2684]

Thank you very much for sharing this

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@kitchencorner6814]

Nice sharing dear thank you

[@mercymadrzak]

Very interesting. Thanks for the vid!!!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@freemediasociety7866]

Very insightful. Thanks much👍😁

[@taniascooknlifestyle]

Nice share thanks 😊

[@mindymiles2772]

Omg I have been having problems for the past two weeks with the icing I’ve been preparing. I’ve been using liquid food coloring and haven’t been able to get my icing to stabilize. Thank you so much for your tips! I’m going to use gel from now on! 💜

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m so glad to hear that this video was helpful! Thanks for watching 💕

[@hawananyanzi1373]

U r so creative n incredible

[@poojakukreja2469]

Ty so much just subscribed

[@gloriaparke9327]

I needed this and I love your channel it helps me to understand things better. I’m planning on starting pastry school soon 😌 I’ll be up to date with this

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Best of luck and thanks for watching!

[@shazniahmedh6366]

Your explanation is very clear and the videos are useful. I have learnt many tips from you. Thank you. 😊

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m so glad to hear that you’re finding value in my videos! Thanks for watching! 💕

[@tasteofuniverse7453]

Good tips

[@KitchenWizard]

Thanks, ❤️

[@bakes.24]

Thank you soo much for the tips 💜

[@AsiaCoffee]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!!

[@canditamcguckian1031]

I have watched so many videos about mixing buttercream and nobody has said what you have about not using liquid. And I think that’s why my icing has been way too soft. So thank you so so so much. And of course I am subscribed and I do love your channel

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m so glad that you’re learning a lot from my videos. Thanks for the kind words and for watching and subscribing! 💕

[@canditamcguckian1031]

@@AsiaCoffee thank you for sharing your beautiful skills! 🥰

[@sookyungbyun2335]

thank you for good tips.Let me know.Are food coloring expiry date? I have chef colouring which I bought in 2014,Can I use it?

[@judahbaygirlie8292]

Aloha! 🌺 Fun video! Technically you are making frosting here. Icing is a pourable frosting used on petit fours or even doughnuts.

[@user-yj5dc3jz8h]

Well it’s more about where shes from. Different areas and countries use icing and don’t use frosting at all like England in general

[@chatpatirecipeswithsaima]

Thank you for this video 👍

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@babybaby2381]

Thank you you're a great help love all your videos 💚😍❤️

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@popotlutongbahay6130]

Great video.thanks for sharing.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@yenisoediro]

the way that i did all the mistakes.. 😭

[@soumyapriyan1880]

Nice one

[@mikeeismikaela]

I just found your channel and immediately subscribed bec of your tips!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Hiteafusionrecipes]

Thanks for sharing ❣

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@CreativeFashion10]

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[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@colleenroman7803]

Awesome

[@racheltriesthings]

Do you have a link to where we can buy piping bags/tips with a coupler? Thanks!

[@ranjanithiyagarajah10]

Love ur creations ❤❤❤❤

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AnjuDangJanweja]

Amazing tips👌👌👌 thanks for this video

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@schatziemausichannel5875]

Yes I do this Last Fruday. Thank you for your Tutorial Your new Friend here Best regards

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@salliemaho5201]

wow very helpful noted

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@sabynnamemoria7251]

Hi! I just wanna ask for some tips when making a bright red because I heard its hard to make it without making it bitter

[@ianmaniram8092]

Amazing video, can I frost a cake/cupcakes the day before the event?and if so any tips on storing

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, you can! After frosting, store your cake in a box with lid or a cake carrier with lid and place it in the refrigerator. The same applies to cupcakes. Store them in refrigerator, but make sure that they’re covered. Thanks for watching!

[@hawananyanzi1373]

Thanks a lot dear am from Uganda

[@SSpices]

Wow very helpful dear🌷

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@victoriasimpson7782]

I’m learning loads from watching your channel.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@lamyaandadam]

Finally somebody mentioned icing quantity! Well done Asia, let me just add that you should always have more icing than you think you will need, wether base or accent color, this clean finish you dream about will never come true if you dont have enough icing to work with at ease 😃

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, definitely! 👌🏽

[@hawananyanzi1373]

Thanks a lot dear am from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@lorenzgaylemanalastas7428]

Hi!! What is the best icing that will not melt for hot humid place?? 😊😊

[@gilsion5229]

What's the best variety of buttercream to use ifyou live in a tropical country?? Thanks

[@almxndmilk3183]

I just found your account and I love it!! Thanks so much for these helpful tips and keep being great💕

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yay! Thank you for watching!

[@TheChubbs6977]

When I do cakes for family events I and it calls for fondant I typically use a ganache or buttercream because it does hold up way better but I have a birthday for a niece that can only have whipped icing because of allergies, but the cake decorations call for a small fondant accent. Is there any hacks to make it easier or should it be fine since it's only a small accent piece?

[@DulceGarcia-nf3wt]

Mine looked like the first clip 😢 and yellow orange too didn’t get to get it nice

[@user-tn2en7fn1w]

thank you!!! last time i used too much pink colouring and it was bitter!!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, you must be very careful with pink. Best of luck on your next cake! 💕

[@user-tn2en7fn1w]

@@AsiaCoffee thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@grishmabhawsar3397]

Please cover whipped cream also as I’m from India

[@miskyloo887]

Good tips.. So I'm guessing american buttercream made extra stuff will be the best for piping roses in a hot humid country?

[@Poojabhattacharya3024]

Very helpful thanks a lot.❤️❤️❤️ And I would be grateful if you give me your recipe of making butter cream..

[@AsiaCoffee]

Here's my Easy Buttercream Recipe:kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ7baKqfq79korM. I also have one for Swiss Meringue Buttercream (but that's a little more advanced). Thanks for watching!💕

[@roshumruth9104]

Hi am new to your blog but also show about how to melt chocolate on stove thank you ROSHNI

[@Mayen82]

What recipe do u reccomend in chocolate, and also cheese (like red velvet). High humidity here. My cheesefrosting always gets to runny.

[@AsiaCoffee]

I don’t use cream cheese icing; too runny even for climate. 😂 Are you asking about a chocolate icing recipe?

[@hawananyanzi1373]

I've learnt a lot from u dear

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m so glad to hear that my videos are helpful to you! Thanks 💕

[@user-vg2bh9yl3k]

Спасибо за это видео

[@Wolfbitten14]

Note Italian buttercream meringue icing is the most stable icing due to the sugar crystals being super heated to a candy hard crack stage giving you the most stability for whipped icings if you're not a fan of the gritty american butter creams.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@AsiaCoffee]

This easy buttercream is one of my favorites to decorate cakes with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ7baKqfq79korM. Try it and let me know what you think!

[@noopurdesai2553]

👏👏👏

[@AmandeepKaur-vo3ei]

What to do to get dark red color on whipped cream?

[@colleenroman7803]

Do you have a recipe for your buttercream

[@Tharu-pc5iz]

Love it I'm subscribed 😍 from Sri Lanka

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@princessjoycakes7401]

Thank u it help a lot ♥️🇵🇭

[@AsiaCoffee]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@galpal2]

Can you use buttercream as a filling and crumb coat but finish with a stabilized whip cream.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, you can!

[@vanillapudding9471]

Thank you Ms. Coffee 💁🏻‍♀️ I’m doing Halloween cupcakes! 🧁🎃

[@AsiaCoffee]

Cool! I’m trying to complete three different Halloween-themed projects before the end of the month. Best of luck!

[@vanillapudding9471]

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[@somadas2517]

Hi! which whipping cream you used for icing xx

[@AsiaCoffee]

I very rarely make whipped cream icing. When I do, I use heavy whipping cream some sugar and a bit of cream of tartar (for stability). Thanks for watching!

[@sexy123sofly]

Thanks for sharing. Could you elaborate on the last tip please?

[@AsiaCoffee]

*Yes, the point I was trying to make is that you can only used whipped cream to ice a cake. It's too soft/weak to do anything else with.* I get people asking me about this all of the time. If you're only trying to ice a cake it's fine, but you'll need actual buttercream (American or Meringue-based) to decorate a cake. *Don't make the mistake to trying to decorate a cake entirely with whipped cream; it's not stable enough.* I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@sexy123sofly]

@@AsiaCoffee Ooh, I get it now! Thank you.

[@takobean]

Is swiss meringue cream good for humid weathers?

[@AsiaCoffee]

Not if it’s hot! Ganache is best. Thanks for watching!💕

[@richabhagat4205]

Please share the icing recipe and how to bring it to different consistencies for making flowers and covering cakes. Thanks so much for the video.

[@AsiaCoffee]

There’s an entire playlist called “Recipes” on my channel page. You’ll find them there. I also made a follow-up video to this one where I talk about how to adjust the icing consistency: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-sgnykmrx6fLM. Thanks for watching!

[@richabhagat4205]

@@AsiaCoffee brillant. Thanks v much 💕

[@heyzelwee9187]

How to make the American butter cream n ganache

[@foodmandi7130]

Superb

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@quinnsbakeshop6363]

Yes! That's my prob. It's summer in my country and it's really hard to use whippes cream. What's best to use? Pls

[@AsiaCoffee]

Ganache does well in hot/humid climates. Thanks for watching!

[@quinnsbakeshop6363]

Thanks

[@victoriajohn6942]

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