5 Mistakes to Avoid Before Decorating Your Cake!

[@Rachelee98]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@urname855]

Me too 😂😂

[@jennahopara]

🤣

[@Dailynaturethoughts]

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

[@thespeckybaker2744]

@@Dailynaturethoughts 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?

[@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!

[@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! 🧁

[@theposhone1482]

That is so fun! I am 55 and remember making cake every Sunday for my family, neighbors and then my kids. So many memories are found around food and traditions. Sounds like you are on your way to perfecting your baking and enjoying your talents!

[@alwaysvictoria4445]

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

[@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! 😉

[@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.

[@buenaflor3350]

Thanks

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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💚

[@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 ❤

[@cherylshank-johnson7693]

I skipped leveling some of the layers. Used the cake that was taken off to fill in the sides making a different dimension to the finished cake. Making a unique design once cut. Worked out. I like your leveling tip. thanks. Putting your fresh out of the oven cake into the freezer ( wrap with Seran wrap) keeps the moisture of the cake in the cake . I encourage leveling first. Also cold cake is easier to ice without needing to crumb coat. Thanks. Cheryl

[@AsiaCoffee]

Great tips Cheryl! Thanks for watching and commenting. 💕

[@SimplyMichelleTV]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad to help! 😊

[@robinconway1791]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

I know right?! Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@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!!

[@RubyGxoxo]

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

[@zimzim8232]

Thank you! This was so helpful

[@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

[@kaitlinmilbourn8653]

Thank you! I’ve made all these mistakes 🤣🤣

[@sweetingsbytcl9144]

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

[@anitaampofoa3624]

Thank you so much for sharing this mistakes 🙏it's really helped me 😘

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@anitaampofoa3624 Happy to help! 💕

[@sandrasookdeo5179]

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

[@anemicsupersonic777]

Imma bout to find out lol, making my own birthday cake for the first time lol

[@AsiaCoffee]

Best of luck! Seriously though, if you find that you enjoy the process, come back to my channel for more practical cake content! Thanks for watching!

[@itzAurora_Xoxo]

I'm late but hope u had a nice birthday :)

[@immathechopsticksthatjinal5441]

Hehehe... Me too gotta make myself a birthday cake for my upcoming 19th birthday. Uwu happy birthday to you and good luck dear❤️

[@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

[@SandraTerry-b3z]

Thank you so much for this info.

[@deborabanks695]

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

[@oliviali8696]

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

[@Demondreads]

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

[@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!

[@MrsM1138]

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

[@ianh4709]

I have a few questions: 1) How long should the cake be in the pan after its done baking?, 2) will having a crumb coat, then cooling the cake, and adding the second layer of frosting make the cake dry or will it still be moist?, and 3) how long after baking should you start to frost the cake? Great video by the way! Very helpful!

[@joanna.pagent]

Hello ! I’m not the creator but I can answer two of your questions. 1) I would say about 10 minutes and for 3) you should let the cake cook completely before frosting :) Hope I could help

[@joanna.pagent]

*cool not cook!

[@ianh4709]

@@joanna.pagent Thank you so much! Your answers have definitely helped; thank you for taking the time out of your day to answer my questions.

[@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! 💕

[@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!

[@apostolicmomlife]

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

[@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

[@chenainestertakaendesa7567]

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

[@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 ☺️

[@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.

[@delilahack874]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@josephinebutler620]

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

[@Anything-gf6vd]

Thank you..... I Will be making a new year's cake....so i was looking for tips and tricks and u helped me

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad I could help!

[@theresabaldon1702]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@danacourage5954]

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

[@Msonelifeatatime]

Very helpful video. I made all the mistakes.

[@dianahdz8529]

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

[@ROLOZ24]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@prisilia1194]

I literally did every mistake at my first cake lol. Then the second one getting better (learn about crumbs coating and mix the buttercream first before using) and next month I’m going to make one for my daughter’s second birthday 🤞🏻

[@AsiaCoffee]

Good luck on your daughter’s cake! YOU CAN DO IT!!! 💕

[@jeffskitchen4205]

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

[@mariagutierrez5146]

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

[@rashidjan1104]

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

[@xanderdiary_1]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@Pink-Gin]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolmeakins3578]

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

[@siphochips8237]

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

[@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! 🎂

[@lovingyourlifestyle6320]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching!

[@cristinafonseca4684]

Tomorrow is my birthday and I will try to decorate my own cake with buttercream for the first time. Thank you for the tips!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Sounds fun! Make sure to watch this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKHXYWOfnZeIepI. Best of luck with your birthday cake!

[@cristinafonseca4684]

@@AsiaCoffee it looked beautiful, and it was delicious, thanks to you!

[@AsiaCoffee]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@pamelajustin7950]

Hi thanks a lot for this tips I always have difficulty for decorating cakes like sponge cake don't know how to manage could it b possible for u to show a later video how to make it It will b grateful to Thanks

[@pamalyfstylvlog1001]

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

[@brendajantjies6156]

Hi I want to know how to make the frills around the cake cause I did struggle this weekend with a similar cake thanks for the tips🙏

[@AsiaCoffee]

By ‘frills” I think you’re referring to piping. If so, check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLn2FGuV5N8GxZXpLC8Cj0s5ZpUJy4ISLZ. Thanks for watching!

[@dwia6315]

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

[@ginademarco8582]

I also leave my cakes in the pans while cooling. I have Wilton pans. I also spray and use parchment rounds (that are sprayed)and I also use cake strips, to avoid the domes

[@annakrause521]

What are cake strips.

[@ginademarco8582]

@@annakrause521 they are stripes that you wet and wrap around your cake pans and they bake without having a dome on top. I ordered mine from king Arthur flour.

[@annakrause521]

@@ginademarco8582 thanks need to get strips. Thanks for the quick reply. And thanks for the great tips love it 😊

[@ginademarco8582]

@@annakrause521 🥰

[@catherinepanos4813]

How do you make thick frosting thinner?? Your help would be appreciated. Ty. 😊🙏🥰💐💃 Catherine Panos

[@AsiaCoffee]

A little bit of water or milk! I explain more in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-sgnykmrx6fLM. Thanks for watching! 💕

[@catherinepanos4813]

@@AsiaCoffee ty soooooo much for your help & a quick reply!! Deeply appreciate you!! 😁🙏💕💐💃 Catherine Panos

[@Idntgothyme]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Best of luck and thanks for watching! 💕

[@tinathomas4]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@sanchitarora2226]

How do I make my stiff frosting into something more "whippy"? Do I just let it sit out and warm up a bit? Or do I actually whip it a little?

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, you would need to loosen the icing by 1) letting it sit out to warm up (hot, humid environment) OR 2) adding water or milk to the icing. Then whip it! Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccaxx]

i always make the "mistake" (if you call it a mistake) to either ice the cake with too much or too little cake filling, and it often turns out to be uneven or too thick layers when u cut a piece :(

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for sharing! This is referred to as having the proper “ratio”. While it’s something to be mindful of, I wouldn’t call it a mistake per se. Using a leveler on your layers and a turntable while applying your filling will help tremendously. There’s nothing wrong with using a ruler as well… 😉 Best of luck on your next cake!

[@jantu6835]

Thanks i learned something good video

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@jantu6835 You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 💕

[@samanthasprague6660]

Usually I wait for the cake to cool before turning the pan over and it ALWAYS would fall apart. This time I was being impatient so turned them out as soon as I took them out of the oven. They came out so much cleaner.

[@janetepangilinan3641]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@danadawson5092]

hi im in 4-H and this helped me alot because im about to go to state for cake decorating and i needed some tip for my cakes os thanks so much for psting this video

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m glad to hear that this video was helpful. Best of luck in the state competition! 🏆

[@plumflower80]

I ice the sides the wrong way sometimes, and also have skipped crumb coat due to poor planning of how long I needed to finish the cake the right way. I've torn cakes up with too-thick frosting, too.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Oh no… Well we all make mistakes! I’m finding that many people struggle with icing/frosting a cake, so I may do a detailed video on it soon. Thanks for watching!

[@MA-or4pf]

Fantastic advice for beginners!! Thank you

[@AsiaCoffee]

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

[@razaanbloom1990]

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

[@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 💕

[@zoegarrison9011]

With the cake stacking and filling I usually do pipe it but i always leave air bubbles and stuff is there a way to make it even

[@AsiaCoffee]

This video will help you with cake bulges: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6DIeK2hi82dqbc! Try icing your cake using the upside down method and use a little level tool to make sure your cake is completely flat. 😉

[@zoegarrison9011]

@@AsiaCoffee I don’t have the leveling tool you do I have to cut it with a knife so yeah and also another question is I always have at the bottom layer because when I make cakes they are topically two tier and the bottom oddly goes inward so there’s always a lot of icing on the bottom and thanks so much with the help I love your videos

[@sallybeattie357]

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

[@Bearmac69]

Never skipped crumb coat, but guilty of no barrier between layers and sometimes icing,

[@TwistedMell]

I definitely didn’t take the dome off, I never even thought of taking cake off that I want to eat for the sake of presentation, but it’s worth it

[@AsiaCoffee]

Ha, no one says you can’t eat it! 🤣 I call them cake scraps. You can eat them or make cake pops/cake truffles out of them. Thanks for watching!

[@TwistedMell]

@@AsiaCoffee thanks for the response

[@Froggy8507]

I always eat the dome when I cut it off. Lol.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Me too! 😂

[@Lúthien_Tinúviel89]

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

[@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!

[@jadeswift4681]

I have made all of these mistakes haha. Thank you for the video :D.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching 💕

[@sourapplegurl]

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

[@fairsofsitoghtso3356]

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

[@bonitamig]

I've used icing that came right out of the store bough container. It was so "silky" that it started slipping down the sides of the cake. My cake was room temperature. I'm open for suggestions.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for commenting! It sounds like the icing was too thin because it ended up sliding down the sides of your cake. Depending on the brand, you could thicken it by adding a tablespoon or two if powdered sugar to the icing. Curious: What brand were you using? 🤔

[@bonitamig]

@@AsiaCoffee Duncan Hines. I make a lot of cakes and this was the first time this happened.

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@bonitamig Duncan Hines can be quite soft from time to time. My experience is that no matter how much powdered sugar you add and stir in, this type of icing/frosting may not thicken up. I would encourage you to try adding one tablespoon of powdered sugar as insurance next time you cover your cake. Please return and let us know if that helped! Curious: Have you tried making your own icing? What’s your experience been with that?

[@bonitamig]

@@AsiaCoffee I've never made my own icing because buying it was just easier. I generally buy Betty Crocker and Pillsbury and haven't had this problem. I won't buy Duncan Hines again.

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@bonitamig That’s fair. Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your experiences. I’m sure others may find it helpful! 💕

[@AB-gn8oh]

Great video. Thanks so much!

[@demandxyz]

Thank you so much 💕very helpful tips

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@buenaflor3350]

Thank you!❤

[@AsiaCoffee]

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

[@nianamjooning1902]

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

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@emmyshava531]

Can I have the link to your sponge cake recipe

[@fahirafazeel3700]

Thankyou so much this certainly helped me alot

[@Sammiecakes21]

Can you tell me where to purchase the beige cake icing smoother you are using in the video. Did not see it in your Amazon store supplies. Thank you

[@AsiaCoffee]

I bought this icing smoother from my local cake supply store years ago! I've misplaced it since this video. I've been using a large smoother from Colour Mill that I bought at SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo earlier this year. Before that I had been using a tall acrylic one. I should try to add those to my store. Thanks for watching!

[@Sammiecakes21]

@@AsiaCoffee Thank You keep on inspiring and teaching and I’ll keep on watching

[@ezrahenry9263]

Great tips thank you!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad you found the video insightful. Thanks for watching!