5 Mistakes to Avoid Before Decorating Your Cake!

Cake Decorating for Beginners: Learn 5 mistakes to avoid before you begin to decorate your cake! This video covers essential baking and cake preparation tips and techniques. Plus, a bonus "mistake" is included!
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[@Rachelee98]

the way that i was about to make all of these mistakes LOL

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@urname855]

Me too 😂😂

[@jennahopara]

🤣

[@starzaretrue1045]

Girl same 😂 I am trying to make a perfect cake for my moms birthday 🥳

[@thespeckybaker2744]

@@starzaretrue1045 same I'm also going to bake a cake for my mum's birthday

[@Vanessaphengs]

I took my cake out the oven 10 minutes ago and started to watch this video. The way I rannnnnnn from the living room to the kitchen to take the cake out of the pan to cool 😅

[@theinnovatorandcreator3259]

that should be a good presence of mind

[@AsiaCoffee]

Love it! 🤣 I’m glad you avoided a disaster though.... 👌🏽Thanks for watching!

[@rereo5152]

Same omg ran from my upstairs bedroom to downstairs kitchen lol

[@virginianduati6006]

@@theinnovatorandcreator3259 t a

[@trustHimforlife]

Me too!!! Lol.🤣

[@Leah-wp5yg]

Hello! I am 11 years old and I love baking. Every time I made a cake none of the recipes ever told me to put a crumb coat. After I watched this I made one today with a crumb coat and to simply put it.... It. Was. Amazing. Thank you so much! You got yourself a new sub ☺️

[@AsiaCoffee]

That's great to hear! Thanks so much for watching and subbing!

[@ovee5281]

Me too!😁

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@ovee5281 Welcome!

[@ovee5281]

@@AsiaCoffee 😃 I love your recipes so much......can u pls tell me the amount of buttercream needed to fill, crumb coat, cover and decorate a cake ( approximate amount.......) around 3 cups or more ?

[@AsiaCoffee]

What size is the cake?

[@misscorona3047]

I did sooooo many of these mistakes if not all when I made my bf’s cake last month! My cake definitely fell apart lol now I know why 😩😂

[@AsiaCoffee]

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that... Your next cake WILL be better! Don't give up! 😉

[@slygonzo]

I agree with all but one..the first one..if you properly flour your cake pans or spray them with baking spray you won't have an issue removing your cakes, you can also use parchment to line your baking pan for easy removal. Letting your cakes cool in the pans allows for less moisture to escape and your cake to dry out. Your other suggestions are very helpful....

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for sharing these tips! I line my cake pans with parchment when I make gluten-free cake to avoid flour. 👌🏽

[@rock9121]

ik this was a year ago and u probably won’t respond but when u said leaving it on the pan, does that mean like leaving it on top of the oven after u take the cake out??

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, it does. Ideally, you want to allow the cake to cool on a rack like the one shown on the video. This helps air circulate around the pan. Thanks for watching!

[@rock9121]

@@AsiaCoffee okay thanks a lot. im making a cake tmrw.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Best of luck!

[@Adrianota7]

I always leave my cake in the pan and never had a problem removing them from the pan... I've been selling cakes for 3 years now. But I have good quality pans.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, the quality of pan does make a difference! Prepping pans with parchment paper vs. spray also affects the likelihood of sticking. Tip #1 is more so for the occasional baker who would typically opt to prep pans with baking spray. I’m curious: How do you prep your pans? Thanks for watching and sharing! 👌🏽

[@kristolgoora-scott182]

I've been caking for quite a few years. I forgot my cakes cooling in the pan on a few occasions. The result wasn't that they were hard to remove but it sweat in the pan, leaving me with a gooey outer layer in which I had to shave off more than planned.

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@kristolgoora-scott182 Thanks for sharing your experience! Much appreciated 👌🏽

[@mywilltoliveisntrealbutcal2900]

It's all about the pans

[@musfirarao2849]

@@kristolgoora-scott182 plz tell me on what kind of cake i can put fondant

[@davidmyers-wakeman5515]

I used to do that "long horizontal" frosting mess 😂 I felt so seen

[@elisebarnett5501]

This helped tremendously.Can you do a video on how to make fondants or recommendations?Plzzz💚

[@raylmeagan13]

Not leveling my cakes & cooling the in the pan. That tool makes leveling look so easy! I was nervous I would take too much cake off.

[@RubyGxoxo]

Sooooo glad I watched this! I was literally about to make every single mistake I just saw 😱 Thanks for the very helpful video 👍🏼

[@alwaysvictoria4445]

I love that this video is short and right to the point! Thank you so much.

[@fahmidalutfullah361]

I must admit, I didn't level my cake layers before frosting them and also the icing, though delicious, became too runny because of too much lemon juice. I didn't know there was something called a leveler. I must get one before my next attempt at frosting! Thanks for the useful tips!!!

[@razaanbloom1990]

Thank you so much for this video... I've definitely made all these mistakes before 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@annettetolson8555]

I learned my lessons and take good advice from other bakers, I've made at least 4 of these mistakes. Your video was very informative.

[@josephinebutler620]

Learning I've done all those mistakes!! Thank you for sharing!! Love the bonus Tip!!!💕👍🏾

[@MrsM1138]

Pretty sure I've made all of these mistakes. This was super helpful! Thank you!!

[@jeremythompson8016]

I admit I've made all of these mistakes. 😌 I found your tips quite valuable as well as simple and practical! Thank you!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thank you for watching!

[@apostolicmomlife]

I have done all of these! Thank you for these tips. I needed it.

[@carolmeakins3578]

I have on recently found you and love what you demonstrate. Thank you

[@pamalyfstylvlog1001]

Thank u for sharing haha now i know its a big help for me as a beginners❤❤Thank u n God bless ..

[@oliviali8696]

Thank you so much for this video I was going to decorate a cake tomorrow and did it want to mess that up!

[@sweetingsbytcl9144]

Love these tips. My mistake is letting the cake cool in the pan.

[@dianahdz8529]

I ☹ have done all of these mistakes now it all makes sense. THANK YOU

[@daz1537]

Thank you so much for such a splendid video! 👌Kindly make more mistakes videos👍

[@trustHimforlife]

Great video! Thanks! I took mine out of the oven and started to let it cool in pan for too long. I paused your video to cool them on the rack! I never knew that. Also the crumb layer. Perfect! 😘👌👏

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@beckyward89]

Great video! Thanks for posting it, these tips are gona help me ice my daughters bday cake today 🎂 🍰

[@danacourage5954]

gave this a second try today and holy smokes is it good love love love it thanks for sharing such a tasty recipe

[@mariagutierrez5146]

Thanks For The Tips 😊 I’m Interested Baking Cakes 😍

[@chenainestertakaendesa7567]

Thanks for the tips.i leave my cakes in tins to cool at times.and i dont always do crumbcoating

[@deborabanks695]

I have made all of these mistakes. But you will learn from them, thank you loved your video.

[@robertoloaizaalamo4258]

Your tips are so helpful! Thanks for sharing your video with the world!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@dwia6315]

Thank you for this info.. I learn from this.. Greetings from Bali, Indonesia

[@wyntershawanoo747]

me watching this before decorating while my cakes are cooling in the pans o_o

[@Blu3Flam1ng0]

me watching this video after putting on my crumb coat with cutting the top off o~o

[@bindumathew4948]

Sweetie! Thanks for your cake wisdom , I am a newbie to cake making . I am proud to say , I have make all the mistakes mentioned in ur video !!

[@tawanawilliams8795]

Hey! Seeing that ur comment was a year ago about being a newbie, what would u say have been the most helpful tips and tools that you've learned fairly new in the game (if ur still baking of course) TIA ❤

[@karyncooney8354]

Love the leveling! Going to order. Have tried doing it by "eyeballing" lol, and the toothpicks. You make everything look so easy!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes; I highly recommend it! The leveler is one of my top 3 tools… Thanks for watching 💕

[@sandrasookdeo5179]

Hi i really like how you explain about the right and worng way to iceing the cake

[@jeffskitchen4205]

Thanks for sharing I have skipped the crump coat no other mistake from my point of view

[@fairsofsitoghtso3356]

i made these today they were absolutely stunning my parents loved them

[@AB-gn8oh]

Great video. Thanks so much!

[@heatherarnold92]

Great tips, I’ve found these all to be true!

[@tinajayamanne6551]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video.It was really helpful for me not to make those mistakes hereafter.my cake always used to get messy when i tried to ice the cake(specially the sides as u mentioned).All this time I used to ice the entire side without taking little by little.So I always mess it up.I will try and do it the way u mentioned.Thanks a lot.Real good video !!

[@AsiaCoffee]

So glad it was helpful!

[@fahirafazeel3700]

Thankyou so much this certainly helped me alot

[@Mrsonelife]

Very helpful video. I made all the mistakes.

[@liasouthon]

I made mistake all of those so many time. Thanks for the tip 👍 glad I'm watching this very helpful 😀

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@Arcyvlog101]

Wow thankyou so much for this video tutorial 😊❤

[@lhss6205]

This is the most useful video I've found and its exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Happy baking! 🎂

[@dianeflowers1483]

number 4 i do that all the time thank you for sharing

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tru13589]

Excellent! Thank you

[@unclerugbyfitnesstrainers]

I'm a new learner,thanks very much for ,your representation I learn more,and I know I will be the best of the best baker here in Malawi

[@Nana-kr7gs]

Thank you for the tips. I probably would've done all of this 😅

[@melisavielle7690]

Thanks for sharing,now I know what not to do.the mistake Ive been making repeatedly is not removing the dome of the cake to make it even..I tried to fill the gap in between with frosting.thanms again

[@paulaolvera6988]

Thank you for the information 👍😀

[@bibibibiba]

Thank you I really needed this lmao. 😭

[@FALLVH87]

THANK YOU! SO HELPFUL

[@ianmaina5146]

Very helpful thank you😊

[@demandxyz]

Thank you so much 💕very helpful tips

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@delilahack874]

Your video is very useful. I found myself doing all those mistakes during my first attempt.. thank you

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@funcake22]

This is CRAZY helpful! Thank you!!!!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@andattravelvlogandfoods]

Thank you for the knowledge it really helps a lot to inspired cake lovers like me and enhance my sense of creativity in all types of cake..Thank you so much Godbless you

[@lovingyourlifestyle6320]

Nice tips to know before you start decorating that special cafe for the holidays.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching!

[@denzilcodrington501]

I usually make most of these mistakes so thank you veeeeerrryyy much 😏🤭🙃

[@theresabaldon1702]

I made all the mistakes what you mentioned.thank you for sharing your ideas

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@sourapplegurl]

I made all these mistakes but I know what to do now thank u!!

[@janetepangilinan3641]

thank you very much. I made those mistakes which you have mentioned above.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheCookie.]

Thank you for making this video, I really needed it in my cake for New Year’s Eve 😋🥳🤩

[@AsiaCoffee]

I'm glad that you found this video helpful! Best of luck with your New Year's Eve cake! 🥳

[@TheCookie.]

@@AsiaCoffee thanks :)

[@nianamjooning1902]

Goodness I watched it at the right time. Thanks a lot

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@MA-or4pf]

Fantastic advice for beginners!! Thank you

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad you found it helpful.

[@cutevampmanshu2]

Such a useful video! Lovely. It helped me a lot. Thank you ❤️

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thank you for watching! 💕

[@speed_song883]

Thank you for sharing for a beginner 🤍… great sharing …

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@SimplyMichelleTV]

thank you for teaching me how to use that doggone cake leveler I have.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad to help! 😊

[@warrenkinalwa5266]

I always left my cakes to cool from the pan and had no clue why,thanks Darling

[@millygeorgekoi9317]

Thank you so much, these are for sure common mistakes that I have done and am learning not to do with my cakes.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@rashidjan1104]

I finallly found out what that tool was used for in my draw👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@robinconway1791]

I finally learned about the crumb coat about 6 yrs. ago..Makes such a difference.. thanks..

[@AsiaCoffee]

I know right?! Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@Pink-Gin]

I've made all these mistakes.. Thank you, great video

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@tasteofa.kashmir5021]

Thats very helpful. I was thinking to bake a cake. I will make sure not to make these mistakes. Thank you

[@AsiaCoffee]

Best of luck on your cake! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@Demondreads]

Thank you kindly my first cake I didn't take the domes off, I'm newish to baking

[@my_dads_fav_daughter9728]

I will admit I don’t level my cakes , although I just ordered a cuter thing, I’m 11 years old but I love baking and I do get some orders ,my most recent order i got was a total failure I ran out of skewers and the cake fell in the fridge and made a huge mess😅, this video was so helpful 💖

[@DrAnderson1]

Oh my gosh!! You’re 11 years old?!? You sound like a professional baker! I bet your cakes are amazing. Don’t be too hard on yourself for the “total failures,” there’s just as much value in getting things wrong, as there is in getting them right…as long as you learn from both experiences, and it seems like you do. I love that you watch KZbin videos to learn new things. You’re very impressive!! Good luck, kiddo!!

[@nkechistella5600]

Thanks for this, I usually make the mistake of not cutting the dough

[@ninyt]

Nkechi Stella you wrote "dough" but actually you should write it like this: dome

[@Emma-cu7ct]

I love how Aisa literally likes every comment you’re so sweet and a lot of creators don’t communicate with there fans as much as you do. I’m 11 yrs old and I’ve always loved baking I’ve just started selling my cakes to my neighbors and sometimes my sponge cakes don’t work (I usually make chocolate biscuit cake) so I’m definitely going to try out these tips the next time I make sponge cake thank you so much

[@AsiaCoffee]

Aww thanks… 🥰 My goal is to help everyone as much as I can, so I hope you find more of my videos helpful along your baking and cake decorating journey! 🧁

[@aamisfc7764]

Thank you for the information ❤️

[@AsiaCoffee]

You are so welcome!😉

[@BintAynie1999]

Thank u so much . This was so helpful.

[@AsiaCoffee]

I'm so glad! 💕

[@Idntgothyme]

Thank you so much . I will try icing my cakes this way .

[@AsiaCoffee]

Best of luck and thanks for watching! 💕

[@galcverseau]

Great, thanks for this.

[@siphochips8237]

Thank you so much,l made all these mistakes before,l now know what to do

[@margrietbarsati1939]

Very helpful, tnx for sharing

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@Iam_sunahine.ray_]

Very informative. Thank you

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@laurenlighthall8400]

I always wondered what I was doing wrong🤣!!! Now I know why my cakes were always a fail. I always let the cake cool in the pan, and I never cute if the dome of the cake! Thanks for the advice!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad that we could solve the problems together! Thanks for watching!

[@tamaraodgaard5692]

That sound quite handy, I have to remember those tips the very next time I go to make a cake.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@ezrahenry9263]

Great tips thank you!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad you found the video insightful. Thanks for watching!

[@tinathomas4]

Can you post the recipe for your white cake,it looks really good

[@ltconyers78]

This video was worth a sub. Glad I found you.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching and subbing! 💕

[@r.w7351]

Got my brothers 21st coming up and it’ll be my first ever attempt at making a proper cake, great tips!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Fantastic; best of luck!

[@buenaflor3350]

Thank you!❤

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m so glad you found my video helpful. Thank you for watching! 💕

[@HomeCookingJourney]

Thanks for the tips! 😀

[@AsiaCoffee]

Happy to help!

[@aronforeverinmyheart]

No one: Me: Sitting and deliberating with myself if I’m just really educated in this subject knowing this too well or if this is something I just get magically by hand while others are having difficulties with.

[@snobbypolitics7792]

This is great!

[@sallybeattie357]

I admit that I always leave my cake to cool in the pan. Till I watch your video. Thank you

[@saalank]

I've definitely made some of these mistakes. Another is not waiting for the cake to cool completely and also using frosting that is too thin.

[@mthomas73]

Thanks for the great video

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad you enjoyed it!