How to Prepare & Cover a Cake with Icing / Fondant

Hi and welcome back to my kitchen. For me one of the most important things when it comes to making cakes is making sure you have a well covered cake as a base to add your design. Now I usually refer to it as icing, but icing is exactly the same as fondant or sugarpaste, and in this video tutorial I show you how to prepare your cake, and cover it to get smooth sides and that sharp edge along the top.
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[@memee1488]

This is by far my favorite of all the channels for cake decorating. You do such a wonderful job with editing. You speed up the parts that don't need to be seen in "real-time" while very clearing explaining the techniques. The instructions are easy to follow with great explanations for the “why” of what you do. You show all tools and give their names, which is so helpful! Thank you so much for all the obvious effort that you have put into making a beautiful channel for learning about this fun art. It is very appreciated!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi, Thank you so much. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the tutorial and enjoyed the way it was filmed.

[@carolyncrowley6774]

This has got to be one of the best KZbin cake making tutorials I’ve watched - so clear and helpful! Mine didn’t turn out anywhere near as good as the one being demonstrated, and despite taking on board what you said about pressing down the top edges quickly so the weight of the icing didn’t make it rip, I still did end up with cracks around the top edge, but thankfully not rips like I usually have… and I was able to work them out and get the (fairly) sharp edges using your techniques… definitely the best cake I’ve made so far, so I’ll be practicing and watching more of your videos. Thank you!

[@ruthlef]

I've seen this hundreds of times (by all different KZbinrs) and it never hurts to watch another person's methods and explanation. Yours was so easy to follow. Thanks!!

[@susangomez4376]

Ruth Lefcoe yes, me too! Lynz teaching is very detailed! :)

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[@bettymassanja881]

Ruth Lefcoe , thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and experience to us all.

[@jessicamatchett3723]

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[@flatsflats5137]

Glad to see this learnt s lot from it

[@ZAPMommy]

Great tutorial! I’ve been working primarily with buttercream and have gotten better with the smooth finish. Wanting to try fondant and your tutorial was very clear and gave lots of details that this newbie appreciates!

[@ofiliatuto7101]

Hi Lynz! I am just a hobby baker here. And starting to learn about fondant recently. And been doing fondant cake 3 times but never make sharp edges. Wow! This tutorial is so helpful for me as a beginner! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise to us beginners! It's so amazing! Keep up thr good work! God bless your generous heart!❤

[@rosiedal-molinSuffolk]

Thank you - couldn’t find an explanation of the steps before fondant and fancy decorations so this is soooo helpful. Thank you!! X

[@CakesbyLynz]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful. I really hope it helps when covering your own cakes x

[@laurielane4740]

Yes, I agree, Ruth, her way did seem simpler than most. Thanks for sharing.

[@jennifercatena9708]

This is brilliant! I wasn't using 2 smoothers for my fondant & this will help me immensely! Thank you.

[@FinancesOver50]

This was by far the best tutorial I have ever seen on how to get those sharp edges!

[@rockymegaman8496]

This was a wonderful tutorial. It provided me with everything I needed. Thank you so much, you just saved my life ❤.

[@moodymichaelsdollartreehau9169]

I am going to be using Fondant for the first time to decorate My Sister's Birthday Cake. I find your method the Best of the Best. Very easy instructions to follow and understand... I just subscribed to your channel.

[@happycamper6560]

An artist at work! I love your dedication to precision. Great tutorial :)

[@myeshaw4735]

Wow thank u so much ! I’m 13 and new ish to baking, and this helped me so much ! Thanks 😊 ☺️

[@avrillategan5148]

LOVE THIS. thank you so much , I will be practicing this.

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Sure

[@CakesABake]

Your technique is flawless. Thank you for your video it’s perfect

[@carmelasovenfreshtv4941]

Great work Ms.Lynz.Looks so easy the way you made it. Beautiful. .

[@Evidancecanada]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent. Beautiful!

[@Sam-xt4fz]

How perfect your work is

[@MarthaReynoso]

That looks beautiful!!! I love the smoothness of fondant/icing but don’t care for how it “looks” fondant and cartoony.... those sharp edges really keep it crisp and elegant like a rehilar frosted cake.

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[@BodaciousBeverly]

That was excellent! That's the best tutorial I've seen on this process. Thank you so much for giving such attention to detail sharing your tips.

[@harunaabibatu3745]

Please can you list the things you use in making the buttercream?🙏🙏

[@rafi4954]

I am new to baking and I did not know how to put fondant on so thank you for the video

[@suewise4680]

Great video. I was looking for a refresher as I hadn't worked with Fondant icing for a couple of years. Great detail. Thank you Lynz

[@jeffreyb8770]

I've never, ever, seen this done by anybody! It's . . . intimidating! First of all, she cuts the tops off the cakes in perfect symmetry, freehand! MY wife couldn't make dry *toast*. This is too much.

[@goodjobdearcmr1428]

You were so explicit and straight to the point.i guess it will help me on my new journey. 👌👌

[@The4manxies]

Hi I'm loving your tutorials...... so many other tutorials are far too long, not edited and ever so slightly boring. Plus you have a lovely voice, perfect for videos! I don't suppose you know how to make the gorgeous modern/whimsical/spiral roses seen on many wedding cakes recently. I love them so much (not a fan of the older style open roses with the petal edges very curled over) and I'm struggling to find a tutorial - I'm sure it'd be extremely popular if you did one :) x x

[@collethabasso9674]

NIC

[@raynafransman3970]

Hi my dear i really enjoyed your tutorial for smoothing cake edges! !love it

[@AGinTheUK]

😍this is so beautiful! You are clever ❤️

[@adolphiavalentine4958]

Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate it. It helped to sharpen my skills. I am just a beginner.

[@susangomez4376]

Watching your video feels like I'm in a classroom. Very detailed, well explained teaching & lots of tips! Hats off to you Ms. Lynz!

[@juliec9877]

Thank you so much, you are so easy to watch and make it so easy to understand x

[@jacklinemanthi6411]

Wao. Thanks for the simple clear demo

[@missp5422]

Wonderful and you made it look so easy and enjoyable 😀

[@daiyomuu8445]

really enjoying thanks gonna try this thanks once again

[@dorisbullock3116]

Well done Lynz , you make it look so easy. You have a very good teaching method. Thank you

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[@esdorable8627]

I love your teaching..my birthday is coming up on Monday and l want to bake and ice a cake following your recipe..wish me goodluck please

[@adamchurvis1]

Really great point about using an upward motion on the sides rather than the typically-touted downward or random smoothing, so that the crisp edge at the top is preserved. Thanks for a great video. I learned something quite valuable today.

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[@raygonzales2352]

This looks perfect! I love it!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thank you so much Ray

[@rhondahurley4793]

Nice words

[@sultraosborne5135]

You're a very good teacher I love love your video GOD BLESS YOU ☺

[@rosegold1933]

Thank you for this wonderful video, i love your explanation very clear and easy to follow,happy new year from philippines

[@kawaiikinomoto728]

just bought a cake decorating kit for my niece and hoping we can make some new cakes together. Came across your video and you make it look so easy, hopefully my first attempt at a fondant cake looks decent enough and eventually professional looking like yours

[@sonjadelbello]

Holy moly, so much work! Great video, and much respect to you, your hard work and experience 👏😊

[@ayeshascookbook6997]

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[@mariegabrieldavidpio901]

wow thats beautiful

[@lukerichards6280]

Love your work

[@weaselbeee]

I loved how you showed, albeit briefly, just how to easily pick up the icing! I actually always have trouble with picking it up, so although it may not have been intentional, that helped me a great deal!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi, I am so glad the video was helpful to you. x

[@littlemissmakeup87]

Wow this was very helpful thankyou

[@elleelle7329]

Thanks for sharing your video teacher.

[@maldoori238]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and skills. Very useful and informative.

[@oreoluwapraise5742]

Thanks very much. Great tutorial

[@minnieduran4083]

thanks for sharing your talent

[@cheelomulunda4499]

Easy to follow and clearly explained

[@candyk1008]

This is what I really needed at such a time when am going to work with fondant....thank you Lynz

[@CakesbyLynz]

You are so welcome Candy, I'm so pleased you have found it useful

[@golbargaam]

Just i loved every single step you did. Wish you and all universe peace and prosperity. Happy Holidays lady

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Happy Holidays x

[@user-hj5gu4bv4t]

This help more thanks 💕

[@dkk9339]

A very helpful tutorial. Easy to follow steps. I would like to try this soon. Thanks and Happy New Year Lynz.

[@amayobetsy8971]

Wow easy steps,thanks thanks

[@kuhlendlovu7802]

Thank you, this is informative. You are the best❤

[@saraayashshaa7749]

yes she is i love how she makes food

[@hlabanganasisa]

wooow so easy to follow and simple.... l like your work

[@lightning629]

Wow wow that looks amazing

[@varshatanu543]

Thank you 😊. Your cake looks delicious and beautiful

[@mariellaortega8701]

Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos , Dios te bendiga !!!

[@thomasinabenn1384]

Very good demonstration.

[@ChefArtTv]

Talented woman like you will God bless you more. As a. Baker, pastry an like me. I wNt to learn more like this. God bless u, plss support him

[@Shamila_Dilani]

Beautiful cake🤩🤗☺

[@jerusalemtermeer5982]

Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏽

[@thecoolestvlogs]

I love that you are a perfectionist

[@frenzilafernandes6753]

Lik the way u explain.... Its beautiful

[@annadeda]

Thank you so much. Will try.

[@tabethshiridzinonwa5910]

This is beautiful

[@Dima_Rose9]

You are really talented

[@biapakistanivloggerinsaudiarab]

Excellent Work

[@yogeetabaryan877]

I could watch your videos the whole day, very addictive!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Thank you so much, that means so much to me to hear. I'm so pleased you enjoy them

[@ssl22uk]

Followed your advice down to a T and have a wonderful cake for my nephew. Thank you so much!!

[@user-fp7tv9qe3s]

can i make fondant icing with out glyserin?

[@shulammiteyeboah9835]

Love this😋 Pls how d do i make my cake as stiff as yours to avoid breakages

[@MrMrsSanchari]

Super trick.....loved ur way of preparation Love from kerala

[@luiszxz12]

Wao es un bonito pastel . Nice cake

[@theteacherdiaries7258]

Hands down the best cake video I've seen. You are a great teacher.

[@CakesbyLynz]

You are so kind, thank you so much. I am so glad you found it helpful x

[@meritoboh9536]

Nice one is really easy to follow up by your explanation thanks

[@sharonbrisbane3747]

Amazing

[@maureenlombe3969]

Good morning and I love your teaching

[@ahmedhamada9146]

Love The Cake.

[@PavithraDayananda]

Your tutorial is really helpful,

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Pavithra, I am so glad you found it useful., Thank you for watching.

[@dorcasgyamfuaa1269]

So easy. Thanks

[@pharynekwaliamba2501]

Waauh great idea ilove baking thanks Lyn for the lessons definitely will be doing the same to upgrade ideas in baking

[@korinaliseth2338]

This is one beautiful cake you’ve made. Thanks for sharing your method! Regards from Norway.

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[@nikitahinds4457]

Best explanation ❤❤❤

[@susanforbes5456]

video is helpful i made ganache the other day i think it was too thick though how thin/thick should it be ?

[@Vichoozkitchen9]

Superb. Well explained. Thanku

[@sitisalim6193]

What the diffrnce between merinque buttercream, frosting and icing.When is suitable to use them? Which one can last longer?

[@priyamathews8701]

Beautiful & wonderful

[@denisevasquez1723]

Beautiful

[@mimosamaghanoy7811]

So nice.great work

[@julienolan5703]

This is really the greatest video tutorial I've seen on laying fondant! Thank you! I look forward to your 2018 tutorials! ~Jules

[@juliedoughty973]

Hi love your videos, so helpful and I’ve used a couple of the techniques with success. Could I ask a question, when a cake has been covered in fondant should I store it in a cake box at room temperature? I’m concerned the fondant will dry out etc before customer arrives to collect the following day.

[@clarapresazzi5284]

So Christmassy, Lynz! Thank you for sharing 😍

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[@pralekha4926]

Nice work 🎂

[@joycetayo2178]

Thanks alot chef.

[@KrystalPerez85]

I'm so glad I found your video! A few years ago, I made my first fondant covered cake for my son's birthday. It tasted great and looked pretty good for a first effort. But my next cake is project needs those sharp edges. It will be my wedding cake. This tutorial actually gives me the confidence that I will be able to make my cake and have it come out perfect! Thank you!

[@CakesbyLynz]

Hi Krystal, I am so glad the tutorial has been helpful and gave you confidence. I hope you have a fantastic wedding day, congratulations x x

[@user-vf1fy4eg3h]

Cake with royal icing

[@Tacha1007]

Excellent!

[@olatunbosunakinola8740]

I tried the cake it was 👌

[@carolmeakins3578]

Great tutorial. I like to watch it from time to time to refresh. Do you have a particular sugar paste that you like to work with please? x