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

[@vas7ilissi8]

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]

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

[@thequantaleaper]

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

[@sydneyprescott2135]

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

[@cherryberry9468]

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

[@thatsEforEveryone]

@@cherryberry9468 exactly

[@Cloud.Strife]

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

[@aleashacasarez855]

It's almost like a turkey

[@domesticdiva708]

rubbish comment, its kitchen and it was a industrial kitchen

[@iwonderwhatmydognamedme4000]

LOL

[@tyrone8867]

Amira Djiar no

[@Ms.NoNo2]

@@domesticdiva708 not really an industrial kitchen, more of a huge home kitchen. Chef’s kitchen I guess.

[@benedetterajoro265]

Very simple for a beginner. Thanks for sharing this

[@adriannagray2725]

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 🥰

[@user-mh8gm4xe6s]

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

[@alyssawhite4626]

J same!!

[@kadejahgumbs9508]

Same

[@emilybreshears5854]

Me too!

[@-vioet-1714]

same i juss been spreading frosting and crumbs around

[@ebonywiley500]

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. 😂😂❤❤

[@bluebird8034]

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]

Happy Belated Birthday

[@bluebird8034]

Chris Chan thank you lol

[@helloitshuda7500]

it’s almost your birthday, happy early birthday!

[@bluebird8034]

helloitshuda 🥺 thank you!

[@bluebird8034]

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

[@carrifoote8065]

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]

How clear were her instructions! Loved it. 😊

[@twistyness]

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

[@NgeekNGEEK]

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👌🙏

[@JessicaWazHerez]

homegirl acts like we got a pastry brush on hand

[@Karla_767]

Jess Leddy i always had one,everyone ik did.is that not the standard

[@gracefulslumber8441]

Ikr?

[@evelynlozano1426]

Jess Leddy sooooooooooooooo true

[@kaylaEA_]

Use your BBQ brush like I did.

[@Leahrev711]

Use a paint brush lol

[@London1869]

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

[@roxieeandmyaa]

London1869 this actually works, much easier than cutting the cake

[@Maggie._..]

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]

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

[@majinkaos]

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

[@misslondon3081]

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

[@wkjeom]

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]

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

[@dormusa3995]

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

[@abbyengler6200]

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

[@mijuajua4820]

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:)

[@gamer3928]

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

[@iamjimgroth]

Lulz

[@rachelsweets]

LMAO

[@AlanaParentingfromtheHeartBlog]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@tammi67able]

gamer3928 lol, great idea

[@malarie2422]

😹😹😹😹😹

[@Elkycreates]

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.

[@rumbidzaimazaranhanga394]

Well done & thanks for the tip😊

[@jennifernunez1443]

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

[@Trjyoung]

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

[@Ragluvvulgar]

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

[@kaylabarjon8732]

same!

[@faasutusa1906]

@@kaylabarjon8732 sh

[@JosephClayson]

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!

[@princesssecillie1721]

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!

[@victoryluck]

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

[@Spydie1124]

ME TOO I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE :)

[@kaylgp]

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

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

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

[@Utriedit215]

Me too

[@ralphcraig5816]

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

[@kathhollandful]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks.

[@nealbaker2132]

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

[@watermain48]

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

[@jn_voyages8870]

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

[@ElijahGaviola]

MY OCD IS TRIGGERED🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@aimeetrentham9770]

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

[@NikeHM69]

I like these longer videos much better, thank you!

[@evanyd18]

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!😃

[@jodi3700]

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

[@winterscar5029]

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

[@anattylight4054]

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

[@kaylabarjon8732]

tbh lolol

[@flowforever9084]

IKR 🤣

[@elijaheiler5535]

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

[@dianalovescolors]

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! 🦃

[@robertobeltran6116]

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

[@sheririch1734]

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

[@wandarichardson4213]

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

[@rebeccaparks1100]

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!

[@jamaicangirlinjapan]

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

[@h4i1ie89]

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!

[@shinellebaptiste1578]

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

[@davidboggs1908]

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.

[@davidboggs1908]

Cloth type can also be bought.

[@sobree9743]

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.

[@marilynsnider8183]

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

[@Aj4youtube]

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

[@Theresia66]

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

[@nickidee73]

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

[@ashleywright8686]

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.

[@kiyimoii]

Ladies in the back eating, we see you

[@roselemarge9578]

😂😂😂

[@sadolan1]

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

[@9ismyheartlove143]

sadolan1 lol🤣🤣 thought i was the only one🤣🤣

[@a.h.2667]

Haha yes. Reminds me of a specimen jar in a science lab.

[@ashleywright8686]

LOL

[@peppertalks6948]

Agreed, I also found the turkey sized and shaped chickens in the background distracting

[@privacymatters5204]

It’s a turkey.

[@sarahchop5260]

I think crumb coats are a must. I wish she had shown that.

[@efrenramirez5344]

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

[@tammi67able]

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

[@roxr7720]

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

[@bhaudgyal]

Love the long videos. Learning a lot!

[@winterscar5029]

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

[@Fraisefemme3560]

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

[@ohmy9479]

10:08 she wipes the spatula with frosting on it in the towel instead of into the bowl!☺️

[@jeslypacheco1591]

😂😂

[@yvettetellez5064]

I caught that too! Then she went back to scraping it back onto the bowl!

[@Christinaupchurch75]

Probably had crumbs on it

[@southerngirlchef5886]

Oh My thought I was the only one caught that. 😀

[@redred825]

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

[@mosquitocheese6348]

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

[@renettasanders2959]

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

[@pizzaicecreamOG]

This video was so helpful thanks!

[@DudeDadEsq]

I typically place my cakes on coated cardboard rounds and store/transport them in white cake boxes I get from a local bakery supply shop. Placing strips of parchment under the cake while icing it is such a great idea! This vide was very helpful.

[@alexandradominguez38]

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!

[@outrosstar]

how did it go? 🥺

[@Victoriagomez21.]

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

[@islandgirl3330]

Thanks for your video. Very good tutorial.

[@kadejahgumbs9508]

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

[@GoldenRNB]

I can frost yours if you want babyboo

[@sweetpotato_]

Kevin Smith, the Priest this dude 😂😂😂😂

[@GoldenRNB]

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

[@sarahbyington2440]

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

[@Doriesep6622]

Why didn't she eat the dome she cut off? I would have gotten that out of the way first thing.

[@hungrywolfstudios8901]

She needs to put frosting between the domes and make a MASSIVE deviled pie! INTO THE PIE HOLE ... I wonder why I'm so fat?

[@45fly]

Lmaoo the commentary on this

[@dvinedzine]

She could make cake pops with that and leftover frosting.

[@pamelaforman8710]

So helpful! I learned so much - thanks

[@nisha-ej9ex]

This vodeo was really helpful.Thank you so much!

[@saimarana5120]

Thanks for sharing these tips

[@joanapimentel7107]

I know this video has been out for a couple of years but thank you so much for posting. This really helped me out. Decided to make and decorate a cake from scratch for my boyfriends birthday and I feel much more comfortable now.

[@hawananyanzi1373]

Thanks a lot dear am from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@thedavisfamily3301]

Thank you this was a very informative video.

[@Bella_Obscura]

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

[@joelemmett3430]

Thank you Bridget, very cool!

[@kl1144]

What is the best tool to use if you don’t have a special frosting spatula?

[@keevabrown9344]

I am going to use this exact video to make my trips bday cake thank you so much

[@marthab255]

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.

[@villatour]

Excellent instructional video.

[@itstonycia]

LOVED THIS VIDEO, so helpful 💕

[@larry45044]

love frosting when it laid on THICK! -good video

[@wmoore2011]

this is great one tip of my own if you don't have parchment paper use wax paper or paper towels they do work!!

[@barbbutler6937]

Great presentation. Thank you.

[@jonq8714]

To whomever is reading this, I make this solemn vow to you now. When I frost a cake, I will NEVER use a towel to wipe excess frosting off of my frosting spatula. I will lick it clean. Then I may or may not wipe the saliva from said spatula on that towel... but that's a tossup.

[@johnramos8685]

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

[@carmellacummings8021]

good tips I am not baker but can cook very well

[@carolherm]

This is fantastic! Thank you.

[@rainegoldberg9376]

Thank you for sharing this 👏🏻👏🏻

[@JamaicanRain]

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

[@yvettetellez5064]

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]

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

[@augustrob1]

The Virgo in me is screaming: "Move that bowl of frosting away from the edge of the counter!" Still, Bridget is my favorite and this is a great video. I love how the Test Kitchen explains not just how but why. It's very satisfying.

[@sophiahakl9346]

this was so extremely helpful thank u!!!

[@stevekritzer1030]

You and Julia did a beautiful double layer white cake with buttercream frosting and raspberry filling, with sliced almonds all around. What episode was that from? I've been looking everywhere for it!!

[@PatHaskell]

This is all I could find, “How to Make a Showstopping Ombre Blueberry Jam Cake”.

[@jaredjlinden]

Use cake strips around your pans when baking them. It helps prevent the dome by keeping the outside of the pan cooler.

[@lilianaday1319]

Thank you this helped me a lot

[@paolamendoza7319]

Im making my first cake for my son’s 10th Birthday, thanks for the video !

[@sam111880]

Those spatulas look much much better to uses then regular knifes for frosting applications. Almost like miniature masonry spatulas. I knew about letting the cake cool before applying the frosting, but didnt think to sculpt/trim the cake flat or to the shape you want it before applying the frosting. Nice looking cake.