How to Make a Layer Cake for Beginners

Have you ever wondered how to make a cake with perfectly even sides and smooth frosting? Watch this video to find out all my tips for stacking a layer cake like a pro!
00:16 Step One - Chill your cake layers
00:56 Step Two - Trim your cake layers
03:13 Step Three - Set up your cake board and turntable
05:29 Step Four - Stack and fill your cake layers
07:01 Step Five - Apply a crumb coat
08:04 Step Six - Chill your cake (again!)
08:56 Step Seven - Apply the final coat of frosting.
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[@Britt590]

I'm watching this over and over to cram study before I try to assemble a 4 layer red velvet cake for my sister's 18th birthday. This video is so great! I feel WAY more confident.

[@ivywest7611]

how was the cake

[@tattz48]

Me too 😩

[@renatamorales5521]

SAME!!! well not same but my sister is turning 18 and I’m watching videos to make her cake perfect

[@tivajones7190]

Yessss me too

[@Star-chaser]

Omg we are all on the same wavelength I’m here because I’m baking my brother a red velvet cake for his b day 😮

[@shaffergirl1732]

I worked for a bakery. They used a textured paper towel while they gently smoothed to leave a slight impression on the icing. It actually looked great.

[@omgitsmimimassacre]

This helped so much! Thank you for being so thorough with it too!

[@kathleenwagner6678]

You are so good at examining things and your "tips" are so helpful! Thank you!

[@the_moo]

This was so helpful, thank you for going over the “basics”

[@dautuori]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on this subject. Super detailed and easy to follow. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@franciscagonzalez6128]

Thank you so much for making this video! Your directions are easy to follow and have given me the confidence I needed to make my niece’s birthday cake!

[@IronOrchidDesigns]

You are so fun and I love how thorough and helpful you are!! So detailed and encouraging!!

[@meleika8274]

You are a darling and you explain things really well. I love it so far! Thank you for the info, I can tell your channel is about to become a regular for me :)

[@hajrahatun]

Great video! You break things down so nicely

[@GrammaPatriot]

One of the best tutorials ive seen, very thorough and to the point. Thank you!

[@luvjyotkaur3441]

I feel blessed to find your channel. I'll be baking a birthday cake for my little brother's birthday. 💕

[@lrosenberg4544]

Your video was incredibly clear. I feel a lot more confident in attempting this now

[@debbieisom9398]

You explain things very well and I like your enthusiasm! Thank you!

[@earlholmes5975]

Yes all the things you talked about far as having problems with the balance and decorating the sides I had ..OMG !! Thank you so much for the information on the right way to apply the icing.

[@rachelhaidee4541]

This was sooo helpful and well explained ✨ thank you so much

[@mariarugolo2487]

You are a great confidence builder dear Katie. Cannot wait to try your helpful tips on my next cake.

[@BakingButterlyLove]

Thank you Maria, you're always so kind!! 💕

[@the.messy.cookie]

Oh my gosh you’re so wonderful! I love your videos - thanks for the tips!

[@mofearless9125]

I actually enjoyed watching your cake tutorial for beginners!! 😘😘

[@petermckernon1202]

Really excellent video. Really clear and concise. Thank you.

[@thegirlwhocould7922]

Wow! What a helpful video! I never knew that you should chill cake layers prior to frosting and that there was such an animal as a cake leveler

[@BakingButterlyLove]

Oh yeah, cake levelers are a game changer when you have lots and lots of cakes to make!

[@meganveal-briscoe6974]

Thank you for this video. It was so super helpful!

[@gwynnehamill187]

omg THANK YOU - this is where i run into the most trouble with cakes. i'm ready to try again!

[@BakingButterlyLove]

You can do it! 😉

[@kellywebster2768]

You’re a cake genius! Thank you for sharing these tips. I just made a two-layer box cake and it looks pretty darn good. Thank you! You are awesome. That is all.

[@darylcherry9132]

This was sooooo educational. THANK YOU

[@fartblaster800]

Thank you for all this information!! I feel a lot better about making my brothers birthday cake

[@dreamznaspiratons7064]

Honestly this is perfect. Thank you

[@gaylefreeman.1656]

Thank you so much for these tips! I am not a 'Newbie" in the kitchen, by far. Have been cooking & baking for 30 years plus..... But was not aware of some of these tips that you've provided! Very helpful! THNX!

[@freds.6108]

Perfect Tutorial! Thank you!!

[@Cocoa_bakes123]

Thank you so much for this video! Was such a help. I am making my grandmas birthday cake in March and have been buying the things to practise. This has really helped and I am feeling very confident now. I'm ready to begin and can't wait!

[@jocelynebossonbarou1594]

you explained Sooooo well. my God bless you. thank you very much

[@rakeshsingh-pp1lb]

Thank you so much for the video...you can't imagine how badly I cry for trying this 😭 it help me alots.... thank you so much.you are a great teacher ❤️

[@Ld-32369]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial it was very informative and just what I needed I really have the confidence now to make some beautiful cakes!!😌 Thank you!!🎉🎊🥳🎉🎉🎊💕💞🌷☺️

[@annaconda49319]

Omg I'm so thankful I found you. You've been so helpful

[@85NDanielle]

Hi there, For this first time last week I was excited to use my cake scrapper (new baker here 🍰🤗) but I kept taking off more frosting then necessary 😩. I think I was definitely holding it up against the cake to hard. Practice makes perfect, thanks for the tips.

[@cfam7436]

Excellent teacher👍. Shown step by step very clear and helpful. Thank you very much. 💖

[@kittywafffles]

Thank you so much for making this!!

[@user-jf9ry3mh9e]

How good is this video. Thank you SO much for making it

[@samanthalopez4874]

Such a great and easy tutorial! ❤

[@skerr3773]

This is so helpful. Thank you 🫶

[@mishili]

Thanks for the video and tips, you are awesome!

[@retreatsoapco.1347]

You make it look so easy!

[@storesbaby]

This was so helpful! Thank you ❤️

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

Great tutorial!!

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@juliawesleyblessed89]

Thank u your video was helpful and very well explained:) enjoyed the video:)

[@blessedchild2107]

Very helpful!!🤌

[@sharnaclough6628]

This is a great tutorial.

[@brittniekerzich368]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Super helpful! I have one question: when baking the cake layers the day before, when do you wrap them to put in the fridge? Do you wait for the cakes to completely cool or slightly warm to keep some moisture?

[@shayelyse]

Great video!!! Thx!

[@gizempreciado4526]

Thanks!❤

[@sai162aq]

Thank you so much for this super helpful video! Please advise..how do you get your frosting to be so white?

[@habibahhosam9306]

thanks a lot

[@marymcguire5214]

Thank you ❤

[@ccyesenia07]

The best best video!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@laur3nn1808]

I have cake anxiety after failing miserably at my dad’s birthday cake years ago, but my mom wants me to make one for her this year. Thank u for this 🥲🙏🏻

[@user-wj9yx4ds3b]

Thank you so much, this really helped but I think I made the final layer of icing a bit too thin because a bunch of cake bits were visible but it still turned out great🎂

[@monicajones5943]

Enjoyed Content❤

[@kaiterodriguez7714]

Making a two layer red velvet cake for my bf’s 21st birthday. Hoping it turns out good!

[@tyradiola]

Watching before making my grandmother’s birthday cake later today!

[@Cyklopz007]

Witchcraft! Thanks for the help! This was mesmerizing. You are very good at this. Wish me luck lol.

[@stephanieledbetter8877]

Do you have a recipe for a basic white cake? I did not see one on your website. Thank you!

[@jx861]

Hey! Love the video! Can I ask what size pans used for the cakes? 😊

[@harlivkaur3174]

making a smash cake for my one year old, and thank you so much for this video !!!! was so simple and to the point!

[@katesylvan1802]

Hi! I'm wondering if you could comment about freezing cakes before using vs just refrigerating- i hear that esp in hot climates, frosting a thawing cake is easier

[@Me.inside]

I’m here to learn before may 14th(mothers day cake) 😂

[@DemiRox1]

Tyy

[@parinazmousavi8393]

Thanks for this great video. I have a question. My family don’t like butter cream. Can I use whipped cream that I sometimes use for cupcake or whipping cream with cream cheese? I whip the 33%cream and beat it with cream cheese and icing sugar and forms well. If I can use that instead of butter cream are all the steps exactly same as this video? Thanks

[@blankitapimentel6801]

Gracias muy útil 😊 donde puedo ver la receta del pan por favor 😊

[@naughtymendza9684]

Have you ever got that you look like Cordelia from Bgc season 2? lol Your videos are very helpful

[@christopherallencomer5738]

Thanks God blesd

[@amberlon]

What size cake pans are you using? Please help!!

[@loveeara]

Do you wrap the cake while it’s still hot? Or cool on counter first?

[@lindseymac10]

Do you have a link for the tools you use?

[@jade.luvs.you3]

questions while watching- what can I use other than plastic wrap to cool them, I don't have any handy

[@ednaldojosedasilva15silva50]

Essa hora boa

[@tanyapeschel6025]

Hello.. i have to bake a 4 layer 10inch cake. Is it necessary to insert dowels to keep the cake straight up?. The layers will be about the height of your cake layers

[@soylizpaspur]

I don’t know how to deal with the temperate in my kitchen in winter it seems like it melts while I decorate… 😢 please any tips?

[@withoutlimitsbudgets]

Where did you get the metal spinner?

[@Dayspring77]

I’m going to be making my sons birthday cake. I wanted the inside to be carrot cake and vanilla . My question is would I still use buttercream for the outside and does it taste well together ? Ty in advance for the answer. I have no baking experience 😅

[@virgoheartofgoldj9949]

What inches in pan do you use for the cakes?

[@rebeccaxx]

needs more filling! 😄

[@Leela1210]

Would this work with cream cheese frosting?

[@elizabethportbury6252]

Can I have your cake recipe they look so light and fluffy

[@denisec7717]

When the cake is chilling, the rest of the composition (buttercream) is at room temperature?

[@princesssnoelle]

Can you use store bought butter cream or do you have to make it homemade?

[@kimarlyfrancis4193]

What’s the recipe for your butter cream

[@taressaressa3572]

Baking two 8 in cakes, is that considers one layer or two?

[@Skye-be7or]

Help!! I need to make a cake tonight for my brother but I couldn't find a cake board. I thought I wouldn't need one. What should I do because all the stores are closed.

[@mariakeenan4908]

Can you wrap while they are still warm? or is it best to wrap when completely cool?

[@somi.26]

I think when it completely cool because if it’s warm it’s gonna kinda melt the plastic wrap, it’s just better to do it cool. 🌸

[@evarivera3846]

it’s best to wrap the cakes when they are about 10 minutes out of the oven. so yes wrap them when they are warm because the plastic wrap will lock in than moisture and keep the cake nice and moist. and then chill in the fridge for an hour. happy caking!

[@namandlapemhiwa6126]

👍

[@sherrp1425]

What size cake layer are those?

[@amybrown7766]

Why size cake pans do you use for this size cake?

[@kevinwarner959]

Looks like 6 inch

[@nyahpeebles]

What is the little cardboard plate that goes underneath the cake called? I want to order one so I start decorating cakes but I don’t know what it’s called

[@tomdrake5462]

Cake board I believe

[@dreamieskies056]

Watching so I can learn how to make a daddy cake legs for my sister's birthday

[@KraktysAncientAccount]

Im less than 3 minutes in and this lady is going on about a cake leveler and a turn table. I thought I clicked a at home BEGINNER guide 😂💀

[@carolinej1456]

go grab a box of Betty crocker and call it a day then

[@AveriResendez]

Are these three layers 3 cake mixes?

[@Megan6772]

Check the box to see what dimensions you can make from it....3 layer cakes are usually 3x 8in pans and if the mix is enough for a sheet cake, it should be enough for these 3 layers ...but check the box if store bought mix 😉

[@nyja1999]

Hi, do you buy the Butter cream pre-made or do you make it?

[@maxinehayward2916]

What does someone who doesn't have a turntable use? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[@laurenhall-snow1186]

Some people use the part that spins the plate in the microwave, sorry for late reply

[@juliawesleyblessed89]

How long should u put the cake in the fridge the second time?