Top 10 Tips for Smooth Buttercream Cakes

Hi Everyone, Do you struggle to get buttercream smooth on the side of your cakes? Fear not, in this weeks cake decorating tutorial I'm giving you my top 10 tips for getting a smooth buttercream finish.
I really hope you enjoy the tutorial. Thank you so much for watching and don't forget to subscribe for more cake decorating tutorials!
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★ Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Buttercream consistency
01:48 Air bubbles in your buttercream
02:38 Tools for a smooth buttercream cake
03:52 Cake temperature
05:11 Levelling your cakes
06:09 Applying a crumb coat
07:17 Angle of your smoothing tool
08:40 Heating up your smoothing tool
10:22 Take your time
11:39 Using acrylic discs
13:10 Outro

[@sureniprashadi]

I am a sri Lankan girl and I love watching your videos and I am also a cake designer. Your videos are very valuable and your designs are very beautiful.

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thank you so much 🙂 I'm so pleased that you find them valuable. Thank you so much for watching x

[@sureniprashadi]

@@CakesbyLynz 😍

[@ma.caridadbocon2686]

@@CakesbyLynz hi! I'm so inspired by you, Lynz...I'm a filipina

[@rozabellalover]

This video just helped me do my smoothest buttercream finish yet! Great tips, thank you so much ❤

[@fikilemagubane8118]

Thanks for being such a calm and very inspirational tutor!

[@yacbdgurrll5566]

I really appreciate you providing your cake tips!! This has helped me tremendously!!

[@Colinupham]

Thank you so much for these tips! 🙂

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I always learn something new from you. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

[@Kgotso981]

Thank you so much, what a useful video❤❤❤

[@karennetherland2327]

Great tips Lynz. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain each tip. Have a great weekend. 💗

[@CakesbyLynz]

You are so welcome, I just really hope you find them useful. Have a great weekend too x

[@irinagudema4096]

Hi Lynz, I’m from Russia! I really love your tutorials! I’ve never tried working with American buttercream, but I want to try. Thanks for your videos and detailed explanations! I’m always looking forward to new ones!

[@tahirasweet5437]

I always used to struggle! Can't wait to try this. Thanks for all your helpful videos 🌸

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so glad it was helpful! I really hope the tips will work for you x

[@kumuasha]

Thank you very useful video ❤

[@uzmasaleem900]

Very very useful video. Thank you for all the information . God bless you❤️❤️

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@salimatsuroyaa841]

You're the one of my favorite cake designer, I love watching your videos, I'm a begginer. Thanks for your tips.

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thanks so much 😊 I'm so pleased you enjoy them x

[@afrin33]

Very important tips.thks.💕

[@laurazeller2014]

Thank you, Lynz!

[@Amani-me1ie]

Thanks so much 🙏 💓 Really helpful 👌

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so pleased you found it useful. Thank you so much for watching x

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

I freeze my cakes without icing so I can do all my baking in one day, the day before I need to decorate them, I put them in the fridge to defrost, but I find it easier to decorate a cold cake. Just my preference. I also use baking strips so my cakes don't dome. I get lazy and usually don't do a crumb coat but I'm trying it this week. I've always heard of people doing a crumb coat but I didn't really know why, but you explained it and it makes sense. Thank you for all your tips.

[@lynngibb483]

Brilliant tips Lynz. I will find them so helpful as i do struggle a but with buttercream.

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Lynn, I'm so glad they will be helpful

[@siumiewickramasingha765]

Thank you for sharing

[@evalynmiguelsanj]

Hi I'm a new ifan in your YT channel and I'm very glad i found your videos for some helpful tips specifically to get a smooth side on the cakes.

[@Cathymagdis1969]

I love your videos! Thank you! I’m wondering where you bought your large scraping tool. 😊

[@nuziamri]

Awesome tips Lynz. Gonna try em all💕💕Love from Srilanka ❤️

[@CakesbyLynz]

I really hope you'll find them useful x

[@selyfondantdiary]

Very useful tips for bakers, Lynz! 🥰👍👍👍

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so pleased you think so. Thank you so much for watching 🥰🥰

[@selyfondantdiary]

@@CakesbyLynz Pleasure 🥰💕

[@anishasukoor5908]

Thank you ❤

[@sriyanisomalatha7935]

Thank you so much for ladies

[@SweetHomeDelights]

thank you for the helpful video.

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so glad it was helpful to you!

[@jesnadani701]

Thank you..... Maam

[@user-vn9xr8wu3j]

So good

[@nihmathnihmath3298]

IAM another Sri Lankan girl . thanks you so much ma'am your every video s IAM watched.really valuable .

[@edak8633]

Danke!!!👍👍👍

[@tanishahossainmedha1563]

Thank you

[@NewPrimFun]

Thank you so much. I followed your tips to make a semi naked wedding cake and now another person wants a smooth sided cake! My husband will have to eat the practices😂

[@CakesbyLynz]

I really hope you'll find this useful. I always think the practice cakes are the most fun as they get to be eaten x

[@titifgranada8713]

Very intrested vidéo 👌👌. Need more . thanks

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you so much

[@hunkymirealnzughulmimisim5521]

Thank you for your videos. Please, what is the name of that tool you used in heating up the smoothing tool

[@malkianuradha5860]

very useful ❤

[@CakesbyLynz]

I'm so pleased you found them useful x

[@RichmondNanakuffour]

Nice one

[@tracywells2833]

Hi lynz, I love your tutorials 💖 I'm just about to try my first cake , but can I ask a silly question , how do I get the cake off of the turntable & on to its drum ? 🤔😳

[@ediths.q.3097]

I love your videos, thanks!. I always have problems applying the cream on top of the cream coat. It usually begins to peel off the cake. That happens both when cake is or not cold. What am I doing wrong?

[@karenfox5004]

I'm going to try those acrylic disks. I been watching your videos for a couple years now and you have helped me so much, thank you!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Karen, I am so happy to hear the videos have helped you. The acrylic discs were a real game changer when I tried them for the first time. x

[@sallyhorler-lau93]

Hi Lynz, I always create a line, like a dent, when I smooth the buttercream. As soon as I stop smoothing with the smoother, I leave a line where I lift it off. What am I doing wrong? Any tips? Thanks for all the great tutorials!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Sally, this can be so annoying can't it. You get it so smooth and then you have a line as you lift off. I've found that once I want to lift the scrapper off if I do it really slowly and tilt the smoother into the cake a little more this can really help minimise the line as you remove it. So instead of just pulling it off sort of drag it off with the side of the scraper close to the cake, if that makes sense (similar to when I mention about the angle of the scraper). I really hope this helps. Also the acrylic plates if you use these tends to stop this I've found.

[@yacbdgurrll5566]

Omg great question. I have this same issue! I appreciate you both!! 🥰

[@agashire9837]

Thanks so much for the awesome video! I am just wondering why you use American buttercream rather than Swiss meringue? Is American OK for covering cakes?

[@uzmasaleem900]

Please explain the techniques of cream cheese frosting on cake. Please.

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi, the technique would be exactly the same. Cream cheese frosting in my experience does tend to be a little softer than American buttercream but I would smooth it out in exactly the same way before chilling it in the fridge.

[@sureniprashadi]

I want to know something from you ma'am, will it be a problem if you add the thylo powder mixture while making the gum paste icing?

[@fionab1161]

Great tips - with Christmas near could you please do a sugar cookie decorating video. Thanks Lynz

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thank you Fiona, I'm so pleased you like them. I like the idea of decorated sugar cookies for Christmas.

[@ishish5879]

When the weather is hot, do you first set your buttercream in the fridge, before using?

[@Honeykel2011]

How about the pro froster? have u use it, if yes, how was it?

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Kelly, I haven't actually used a pro froster before so I'm not sure personally, but I know a lot of people do use them.

[@marisalink9741]

What is the brand of your metal smoothing too

[@CakesbyLynz]

The ones that I have in the video are both by PME. Here are links to both: Metal Smoother Tool (small): amzn.to/2BNjf7v, Metal Smoother Tool (large): amzn.to/35pYiRm

[@saira5476]

👌🏻💕

[@suejessup8517]

Hi Lynz What type of knife do you use to cut your sponges in half?

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Sue, I always use just a serrated bread knife.

[@suejessup8517]

Thank you 🙂

[@VictoriaTakesonSweets]

How do you get the bottom acrylic disc off after smoothing?

[@sriyanisomalatha7935]

From Sri Lanka ❤❤

[@mbcollections8267]

Plz tell about whip cream

[@mary-annfaulks1771]

How long in minutes do you mix it for.

[@payneeavis7366]

A video of how you film and edit your videos would be a very welcome addition please!😊

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thank you so much for letting me know what you would love to see. I really like this idea x

[@oliviabandur6773]

how would you store a buttercream cake with fondant decorations?

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Olivia, I usually try and keep cakes that have buttercream and fondant in a cool dry place inside a cake box. If it is really hot where you are you could add it into the fridge, but this may cause your fondant decorations to sweat when it's removed. Placing it inside the cake box inside the fridge can help a little, but you could also try adding your decorations onto the cake once it has been removed from the fridge to stop them sweating.

[@ediths.q.3097]

I used to work with fondant. But I have to make for a client a cake with buttercream. How I stack the cakes? How do I transport it without damaging the cream?. Does it stay firm at room temperature?. Help! please!

[@tawanabellinger6189]

I need to see how to make a fondant high heels and everything that is used in it to help harden the shoe help it stand without what helps and it not fall apart because it's not hard enough

[@sharonmaher6208]

Thanks for all the tips they are extremely helpful.👌🧁

[@saira5476]

❤👏🏻👍💎

[@sriyanisomalatha7935]

Hi ,,

[@AlexConstantinou]

more like CakesbyGeriHalliwell 😍

[@easycooking8184]

Love from India 🫶🏻🦋

[@ishish5879]

The first time I made american buttercream, it was a melted mess 😅