Cake Decorating for Beginners - How to Crumb Coat a Cake like a Pro

Welcome to my Cake Decorating 101 series! I will be breaking down the basics of cake decorating for beginners, because I truly believe that making a beautiful cake is something everyone can do with enough practice.
Part 1 of this series goes over how to stack, fill, and crumb coat your cakes. This is the essential first step of all cakes to be decorated.
Part 2 is How to Get a Smooth Buttercream Finish with Sharp Edges. I share all my tips for getting that absolutely perfect final swipe of buttercream, with crispy sharp corners on top to give you the most clean blank canvas to start decorating. I also share some tips on the ideal buttercream consistencies for decorating.
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Part 3 is How to Level up Your Cakes with Fillings! I share my fruit filling recipe, my chocolate ganache recipe, and a few other special fillings I like to add to my cakes.
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Part 4 is Drip Cakes! I go over 6 different kinds of drip cakes, using 5 different materials. I will share all of my tips so that you can achieve perfect drips! Using chocolate ganache, white chocolate ganache, pre-made drips, Biscoff spread, and another all-new ingredient :)
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Next up will be number cakes, the basics of piping, and a few birthday cake design ideas.
Please make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions, or if there's a specific topic you want to know more about!
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[@Nirual]

Thank you for this. I’ve been baking for a while but have not had all the proper baking equipment. I bought a small baking set for beginners, but I need like cake boards and cake strips. All that good stuff. A friend recommended that if I wanted to make my cakes look better that I should look at baking tutorials on here. Thank you so much!

[@NiinaSKlove]

I feel a little bit more confident in trying out cake decorating after seeing this video. Thank you 😊👍🏼🌸

[@user-hp1jv6fs5j]

This is the best beginner tutorial idea I’ve seen, it was easy to understand.

[@StillBusyBaking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JonnaAlexandria]

I appreciate you taking time to create such quality and easy to follow content. You have me feeling like I can bake a cake!! Thank you

[@StillBusyBaking]

You can do it!

[@jeannettev5119]

Yes!! The offset spatula is life changing ☺️. Need to get myself a metal turntable. Fellow baking engineer here. Big fan of your videos 🎉

[@StillBusyBaking]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@hana67432]

I love watching your Cake Decorating 101 Videos, Please continue to post more of your Cake Decorating 101 Fantastic Cake Content on your KZbin Channel Page! I love your Creativity with decorating your Amazing Cakes, Thank you very much for including all of the Tiny Details on how to Crumb Coat your Beautiful and Delicious Cake today Steph. 😃

[@nikkibayo]

Thank you for this! Finally someone mentioned back soreness! It kills me while frosting!

[@natashacuevas2514]

I love how clear and raw this video was!

[@jocelyn5196]

Love how thorough this is, thanks for including all the tiny details!

[@StillBusyBaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sonalimalwatta9111]

Hi, I love to watch your videos, it's really helpful for baking.

[@kristen841]

LOVE this!!! So excited to learn more with the rest of the series! (:

[@julianaribera8845]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I am excited to make a cake for my coworkers birthday next week. This was well made and very clear, gave me the extra confidence I needed! 😊

[@StillBusyBaking]

YAY!!!!

[@savannahhalm]

This video was so good, even telling us to use a 45 degree angle for the metal scraper. Thank you ❤

[@StillBusyBaking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amandawoodley6476]

Loved this tutorial, thank you!

[@Sssilentlaugh]

Love the step by step tips. Thank you 😊

[@mxmox]

Thank you so much!!! Perfect for beginners like me ☺️

[@jennynavarro8766]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us! I really needed this♥️

[@ashleygiunta1150]

Thanks for the video! Exactly the tutorial I have been looking for as a start out on my cake decorating journey!

[@katness05]

Thanks for the video. I’m starting out and this is always the hardest part for me!!

[@lizwinston5208]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@atarahmary6222]

Thanks for this!!!

[@hayley.James.0]

So helpful! Attempting my first cake on Friday but I have all the tools and all of the knowledge so I’m confident it will turn out great! 😊

[@michaelapollock6490]

I can’t wait to try this! I’m just learning how to decorate cakes :)

[@Mousecaddet]

I am making an important cake this December so I am trying to get my practice in early. This was such an easy to follow, perfect tutorial! Thank you!

[@corinnevalentino8868]

I found your video to be incredibly informative. You went into more detail than most. I felt you didn’t make any assumptions which was great! Bravo! Glad to see this content from you! Keep it coming! Xo Wedding Venue owner

[@StillBusyBaking]

AH thanks so much! I appreciate this!

[@kuntrigul]

I'm watching this and saying oh okay, I AM doing that right. And then I'm like okay that makes sense why it's not working for me. Thank you for this. I will tune in tonall of the videos going forward. I came from TT. Thanks again!

[@StillBusyBaking]

Yay thank you!!

[@amandahernandez5128]

Thank you for all of the great info! I'm going to be trying my hand at making my son's birthday cake next weekend, so it's perfect timing!

[@StillBusyBaking]

Love that!! I hope to have part 2 out early next week so hopefully that can help too :)

[@lgrqueen]

Thank you for this ❤

[@niwa1945]

Sent a my big thanks for such a “how to “ video clip!

[@nanajaemin6696]

My last cake decorating was a disaster🤣, but after I watched this I feel more confident to try again! Thank you for the amazing video~🥰🫶

[@StillBusyBaking]

You can do it!

[@natalie82477]

This is so helpful! Thank you! How long can you usually freeze the cakes?

[@edenunknown1517]

Love this video! So many great tips! 1) when you pipe around the edge, to hold the filling, do you pipe right on the edge of the cake or a little inside? 2) do you keep your cake layers completely frozen until ready to use, or do you let them defrost a bit first? Looking forward to part 2! Thanks again for sharing ❤

[@StillBusyBaking]

1. Juuust inside the edge! So like on top of the cake, not hanging off at all. 2. Frozen while decorating! Freshly out of the freezer. Only time I let it come to room temp is before serving :)

[@edenunknown1517]

@@StillBusyBakingah! This could explain why my attempts to fill a cake have failed - other than a user error on my end 😂 I would let my layers defrost before frosting, not sure why I do this, but going forward, I will keep them frozen. Thank you, I greatly appreciate it ❤

[@StillBusyBaking]

@@edenunknown1517 there ya go!! That should help :) and the few minutes of “just doing nothing” before moving on to the next step are key!

[@MaevasCakes]

I don't know why, but when you introduced yourself, I wasn't expecting you to be called Steph😅 I was like "She's called Steph?!😮" Great video 👍🏾

[@StillBusyBaking]

😂😂😂

[@Cinda_Bella]

Thanks for the demonstration. Can you link your turntable and the bench scraper?

[@StillBusyBaking]

Good call! Just added a recommended tools list to the description :)

[@elizastarr847]

Such a helpful video! How long does it take for you to thaw the cake after decorating given that the cake layers are frozen?

[@Unek0777]

BEST Cake Decorating Kit for beginners?! 😊

[@clairebear9971]

Love this, thank you. Does the buttercream start crusting during this process?

[@StillBusyBaking]

Not until the last step where you let the crumb coat set!

[@trishayoung156]

Very new. How do you store and keep your butter cream from separating?

[@Summerr200]

Thank you for this video!! How long do you keep the cakes in the freezer? Is it right after you bake them or just on the day of decorating, you pop them in the freezer?

[@StillBusyBaking]

1 hour - 2 weeks! And I cover when to wrap them about 45 seconds into the video :)

[@Summerr200]

Okay thank you🙏

[@yasbe1280]

would this work when using a mascarpone/cream frosting?

[@trishjordan6446]

You talk about freezing your cakes after there cool to the touch. How long do you leave them in the freezer before you start to stack them? And sorry if I missed this in another video. I just started watching your videos made your buttercream frosting yesterday i’m getting ready to stack and crumb coat my first cake Friday. But the cake is not made yet. I wanna make sure I do the whole process correct. Thank you! 😊

[@StillBusyBaking]

Anywhere from like 3 hours - 3 weeks in the freezer!

[@sophieroy994]

What kind of cake recipe did you use? I saw a few flavours on your website, but I'm not sure if the one in this video is available for purchase? It looks like funfetti or fruit flavour, and it's making me want to bake one! Thank you for the helpful tips and video. 🤗

[@StillBusyBaking]

Ya this is my funfetti, which is just my vanilla cake recipe with added sprinkles :)

[@taylortrent5568]

watching you frost a cake in real time was more soothing than it had any right to be 🎂🤤 looking forward to more episodes!

[@miafreeman1122]

Is it safe to put the cake in the freezer in between the crumb coat and the other layer? I heard of some people doing that and I wasn’t sure. Also if it is safe is that a better way to store/help the cake or is there a better alternative?

[@StillBusyBaking]

I personally just do fridge, since the layers are frozen it sets really fast. But freezer would be fine too! Since the cake is fully covered in frosting, it won’t dry out.

[@anatapia2584]

What size is the pastry bag??.Please Thank-you ❤

[@myriadflavours]

What is weight of cake at this stage? Thank you for making this video

[@StillBusyBaking]

I’m not sure, I don’t weigh them!

[@Vesmari]

Does the ganche hardens when it cools off? For some reason mine always is too firm when cool/ cold. What can i change to keep it softer?

[@StillBusyBaking]

What recipe do you use?

[@samanthasainty8922]

Can it be left in the freezer or fridge for a couple days until you’re ready to decorate??

[@StillBusyBaking]

Depends what fillings you have in it!

[@samanthasainty8922]

No fillings, just buttercream

[@StillBusyBaking]

@@samanthasainty8922 ya that can be in the fridge crumb coated for 1-2 days, for sure!

[@jashanlotey6813]

Which use whipping cream

[@eml3449]

How do you get your cakes flat and even, no rounded dome?

[@StillBusyBaking]

The first vid I ever posted on here was about that!!

[@user-pg7sg1br2e]

Hey can you make a tutorial for the frosting 🫶

[@StillBusyBaking]

That’s on my website

[@tarak7989]

I'm not seeing the icing recipe on your web page. I only see a place to purchase a recipe.

[@StillBusyBaking]

That’s the one! :)

[@paolacisneros4131]

I'm not sure about other begginers but i struggle a lot with doing a drip on a cake.

[@StillBusyBaking]

I have a drip tutorial already posted!! But will probably touch on it in this series too :)

[@gkarenstratton]

The cske's underwear?!

[@StillBusyBaking]

yup!!

[@Joo_Jaekyung]

Me and you know that we flip the cake upside down in order to have the straightest edges for icing but new people to cake decorating don't. i was also cringing at you scooping from the main buttercream bowl for your crumbcoat and placing it back with your spatula. basically contaminating with crumbs even if the cake layers are frozen. all other videos talk about a seperate bowl. last point, maybe it never happened to you but you are skilled at it; beginners might see you use a star tip to pipe the border and do the same and fill with something of a looser consistency and it will seap out. should have included smoothing down the inner border with a simple spoon if someone doesn't have an offset spatula.

[@StillBusyBaking]

Please, make your own video to share your own tips!!! Not sure why you feel the need to be so condescending to me. 1. It’s not possible to share every single tidbit of information in every single video. I’ve mentioned why I flip it upside down in other videos - in this one, I forgot. People can ask why if they’re curious. I made sure to state that I’m happy to answer questions :) 2. I don’t “contaminate” my frosting in any way. My spatula is always clean before I go back into the bowl for more frosting. If yours isn’t, maybe you need a new cake recipe that’s not so crumbly and dry. 3. I purposely choose a star tip for my border because they hold in filling better. Even loose ones.

[@carolyn_bo_barolyn]

But she did say she put it upside down… on the second cake layer.

[@corinnevalentino8868]

I found your video to be incredibly informative. You went into more detail than most. I felt you didn’t make any assumptions which was great! Bravo! Glad to see this content from you! Keep it coming! Xo Wedding Venue owner

[@jennifertrice5861]

Why would you comment this??? Are you incredibly bored and angry with yourself????the video lessons are excellent!

[@Maya-hq3nv]

This is a weird ass comment