How to Make Frostings, Icings & Glazes | Bake It Up a Notch with Erin McDowell

[@frankieaddams3937]

Many very intelligent people do not have the ability to actually "teach." You are not only extremely knowledgeable, but you have a true gift for teaching. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@clarecampbell4481]

She is an amazing teacher!!

[@smeeker59]

I love everything about Erin, her look, her voice, her sense of humor and, most importantly, her ability to teach things in a clear understandable way with ideas and tips that change how I approach baking. I am so lucky I found her! Thank you Food52!

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Thank you Erin, for all your time that you spend with us sharing all your techniques and experiences I really appreciate. ❤

[@amyrussell3104]

I was just going to make a similar comment, but you said it much better than I did! She is a treasure! I love everything about her!!

[@pinkypromise111]

Agree 100% She should do more baking . All these cakes , frostings etc!😋

[@jcmax4571]

Wow. This is a masterclass. You'd pay a lot in a culinary school just to learn all these things. So comprehensive and interesting. Thank you, Erin and Food 52. All the best 🤗

[@food52]

Thank you for watching - and leaving such a nice comment!

[@kathleenp9643]

I agree 100%. It's wonderful that Erin is sharing her recipes AND giving us a free tutorial. Many thanks!

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You said a mouth*ful* Stymie!

[@SL-og1qf]

Whenever I watch Erin I just marvel that we are getting all these lessons for free. I love your teaching style, so gentle, comprehensive and full of joy. I hope they are paying her well x

[@mikkiangwin1189]

OMG!!!!I just thought the same thing!. Love bless these people who help us to get these lessons for free. ❤

[@w15h0na5tar]

Almost an hour and a half of different frostings, icings, and glazes?! So excited for this!

[@food52]

Glad to hear it! Hope you enjoy.

[@RealBigBadJohn]

BAHA!

[@brohdaw]

Shoot I didn’t know that til I read your comment - I don’t have an hour 😢😢😢 I guess I’ll come back. Da$&

[@carolinarmendes]

Exatly. Too much

[@alefiakothambawala5834]

Do I own a stand mixer? No. Do I bake? No. Have I ever made anything on this series? No. Will I watch this whole episode? Hell yeah! Love you Erin!

[@tyisha2105]

Same!!! I was just thinking this same thing. I can't even remember the last time I've even made a cake out of a box. I will watch every episode

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[@suzanneharris8339]

Laying out all the kitchen tools you need is very much appreciated because some of them are new to me.

[@chenghuisg]

Love you Erin! Can you please do a episode on Custards, Puddings, and Mousse?

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[@tammyf5065]

Can I just say, in addition to the one million and one things I love about Erin---THANK YOU for putting up your hair and wearing a bandana! It is a thing with me--I feel like more people should go back to the days of putting hair up and/or wearing hair nets. No one seems to think it's a big deal anymore....and I LOVE that Erin does!

[@josiesimpson1441]

I am so pumped about this episode because no one gives frostings, icings and glazings the time and respect they deserve and home bakers want and need to know this kind of detailed information!! (I looked around for good cookbooks on this subject and there's not that many, at least not available near me!)

[@food52]

So glad to hear you found it helpful, Josie!

[@ohnaurr99]

This lady is so freakin amazing. She literally answers every question I have and makes things super easy/fun to understand! Definitely a fan!

[@DuyNguyen-yx2vd]

Wow, I really thought this would've been one of the bite size episodes. Getting a full 80 minutes on this is great.

[@bhavna76rasaily]

Erin's advice of keeping the frosting at mayonnaise like consistency was a total game changer for me as an amateur baker 🙌🏻 And this episode- What an amazingly concise, informative video ❤️ Thank you so much Erin, you're such a sweetheart, a joy to listen to & learn from.

[@food52]

So happy to hear it, Bhavna! Thanks for the kind words :).

[@marybeyiard8271]

That's what I'm talking about she has these no Brainer tips n tricks like after u realize something or figure something out n it was way more simple then u were thinking n ur like palm to forehead duh lol

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You guys make an incredible job with this videos. They are the dream of any homecook who wants in-deep knowledge of baking. Congrats! As a suggestion, I would like a bread video, or a brioche one. Thank you very much for everything!

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Check this one out, it's about yeast but has a few basic bread recipes there and in the description links to other bread recipes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3WVeHqlZp1kmLM

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I really appreciate how you define and describe whatever you are demonstrating for us viewers. Your passion shows through and it is infectious. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbarabergeron8351]

Your the most excellent teacher baker! Such a wonderful tutorial ❤ Now, I've been baking for a very long time. I'm 75 yrs young , I still learn something everytime I watch your show. Thank you🥰 Your passion a fun for what you do is so..inspiring 👏👏👏😍❤

[@pennyfritz8584]

I agree . Erin , explains things in a way that I could completly understand !

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among all of the cooking tutorial videos that i have seen, yours is the best simple, easy to understand, relaxing, no unnecessary noise and most importantly, tasty

[@khoreekageuchiha7784]

I know some people just want to watch with limited and simple explanations but I freaking LOVE how much detail she gives you. And she always makes sure she covers all the bases which I LOVE! Lol. Please dont ever feel like you're talking too much because I appreciate every word!!! I'm a complete baking NERD!!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@teresaamueller]

I absolutely love this series. The production quality is great and Erin is pitching this at the absolute perfect level of being both informative and fun. Thank you!

[@RobertaPeck]

So here I am again ,I don't make or eat pastry, but I can't get enough of Erin's masterful teaching.

[@phoenixmysticised88]

On the topic of stabilized whip cream, I’ve found great success using instant skim milk powder. For every cup of fluid whipped cream, I use 1 tbsp of instant skim milk powder before I begin the whipping process. Erin, I’ve learned so much watching your videos, Thanks!

[@tammiemartinez6485]

I use to use instant skim milk as well but I noticed there was always an after taste so I'd have to use more powdered sugar to try to mask it but then that created another problem. It would become too sweet for my liking. Now I don't know if this product is vegan but what I started using was about a tbsp of instant pudding mix. In fact I made a cake last Friday and the whipped cream frosting held up for 4 days. We just had the last two pieces last night. Any instant pudding mix will do but I have noticed the difference between different brands. The Jello brand has a bit more grit to it while the Godiva brand is more on the silky side. I used the Jello brand for that cake and it still came out great. The upside to using the Jello brand? You have more flavors to chose from. If you're worried about the possible grittiness my suggestion would be to pour some of the pudding mix into a grinder to get it as thin as you can. The Godiva white chocolate instant pudding mix makes for a tasty whipped cream frosting. I have chocolate and chocolate caramel instant pudding mix from them but I have yet to use either flavor. I also have a box of York dark chocolate instant pudding mix that I have yet to use but I do plan on using them soon enough, lol. Hope this was helpful. Happy baking... 😉

[@retroflashbackdude]

You can also use instant pudding mix to stabilize whipped cream cause it contains modified cornstarch (cornstarch that’s precooked and ground back up into a powder).

[@pennyfritz8584]

Erin , first I want to start out by saying THANK YOU to you and your friends ! I'm 64 years young and you have taught me alot more than I ever forgot about baking and I am extra extra THANKFUL ! A 64 year young chocoholic ! ! ! 😆

[@ginavelasquez4960]

Wow! I’ve never watched another baker with so much detail in the explanations. So eloquent and fun to watch. I love all the visual comparisons, not just the how but the why. Answered so many questions to what went wrong in my previous projects…Subscribed!

[@asuban]

I have only watched the macaron episode and now started this and I am in love. Erin just explains everything so nicely and just love how she presents everything in the video. I also tried baking macarons after a long time after seeing the video and they turned out amazing, thanks to the video. I have some trouble with my cream cheese frosting and hopefully this video resolves that.

[@food52]

Let us know how it goes! And thanks for your kind words

[@bethrogers816]

She is a wonderful teacher!

[@asuban]

@@bethrogers816 She really is. I love how excited she is.

[@RobertaPeck]

Erin, Bob Ross, a Vietnam vet, known for teaching the Joy of Painting, continues to be popular long after his death.Even non painters are mesmerized by watching him teach. I think you have the same mesmerizing quality in your teaching.And it is a quality which continues to mesmerize people like me, non pastry makers or eaters.Your teaching style radiates beyond the subject matter.

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This channel is so underrated, I just discovered your channel about a week ago, and you blow all the other online baker chief away. The knowledge you share have been high tier and quality. I hope your channel grows way more. Maybe changing the icon on your channel logo would help a bit.

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I just discovered your baking show only last week. I don't know why I hadn't discovered it sooner. I REALLY REALLY LOVE IT! I like that you go over at the end, the mishaps; that mostly is fixable. I enjoy baking and cooking. Watching your show I'm learning a lot. Thank you so much. You're funny and interesting; you're a natural. I just watched the video with your loving husband on making biscuits and gravy. Y'all are such a handsome couple. Hope you do more together. Thank you for rekindling my love for baking. OH, and your cinnamon rolls recipe! WOW!! Brought back memories of when I first learned how to make cinnamon rolls in home Ed.

[@rajivronald]

I didn't know that sweetened condensed milk/russian buttercream was a thing!!! and i've been a hobbyist baker for years! this is why i love this series and Erin! thank you Erin and food52

[@lynngibb5704]

You are totally right, i really didnt know about condensed milk frosting. I typically use American buttercream but i will definitely give this one a go. Just love your tutorials, as a novice baker i have learned so much. Thank you and love from Northern Ireland x

[@jamielawson6665]

Lynn Gibb where can I find the recipe for the condensed milk frosting? In the list it is different is has coconut milk in it. ?? Thank you. I have ask above but no answer so far.

[@lynngibb5704]

@@jamielawson6665 i just went through bake it up a notch tutorials until i found it. I also googled condensed milk buttercream/frosting. Hope this helps

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

Same here!

[@tammiemartinez6485]

I made a batch of that frosting about 2 yrs ago. Got the recipe from another YT creator. I wanted to flavor mine raspberry but I wanted to use freeze dried raspberries to do so. Unfortunately it didn't turn out the way I thought it would (and, yes, I did ask the creator if she thought using freeze dried raspberries would work. She said yes). Everything was going well until I went to taste the frosting. It was SO bitter. I had to add cups of powdered sugar in order for it to be edible. Just wanted to share my experience on the off chance that someone tries to do the same. I haven't tried other freeze dried berries simply out of fear. Hope this was helpful. Happy baking... 😉

[@kalka1l]

Erin is a gift. Thank you & Food 52 for creating such a comprehensive, detailed, and well-paced instructional video. I will definitely try my hand at Russian buttercream tomorrow!

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I want to say how helpful you’re videos have been! You are so thoughtful to go into detail and you truly deserve all baking blessings ! You’re so genuine !

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Just ran across your video for the first time. I just started baking again since retirement and more grandchildren. This is a lot of information, I think I'll have to come back and watch a couple more times. Thank you so much for the much needed information. Have a wonderful day!

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I think one of my very favorite things about watching you is the respect and love you have of the ingredients. I could talk till I'm blue in the face with my sisters regarding the things I make, but very few people would understand. I am pretty sure you would understand. XOXO tfs!!!

[@SusanRubinsky]

This is a game changer. Had no idea I needed to know this. This is better than Netflix.

[@tdonbrow]

I never made scratch frosting until I saw Erin's videos. I was so inspired I swore I'd never use canned again. Thank you for making baking so approachable

[@food52]

Thank *you* for watching! Let us know how it goes

[@tdonbrow]

@@food52 since using the scratch recipes I have booked three weddings! I only bake for fun but maybe...😁

[@D0CCLAY]

Normally I'm watching science lecture videos for my job here on KZbin, but I kinda stumbled over your stuff, and now I'm in love with your baking videos. When I introduced them to my wife, I described them as baking videos, not recipe videos, or at least not just recipes. I've watched this and most of your cake baking videos at least three times already. Now I know every single mistake I've ever made on all the cakes I've baked over the years. I have an eidetic memory, and when I say every single mistake, I'm talking about 63 years worth. I've always tried to get a certain "professional" look and taste to my cakes, and I've done okay I guess. Nothing I'd ever consider spectacular. Nothing I'd ever ask anybody to pay for. Now I know why. Same thing for pie crusts. Now you've even got me delusional enough to think that I could make puff pastry. I'm ordering a marble slab to keep the butter cold even as I speak (or write). Since I'm already fangirling here, I guess I could ask a question. I notice that you have a lot of dies in the background of your work area. I'm going to start out by trying too make your Berries and Cream Drippy Cake, which doesn't require artificial coloring (at least I don't think so as memory serves), but if you do want to impart a strong color in an icing, do you generally use gels, powders, or all and/or none of 'em. It depends? Thank you for the videos, and if you every need any help with your theoretical physics, or applied mathematics problems, let me know. I'll hook you up girl. I got you. I'm a pedagogical savant. I'll have you infusing your frostings with nanoparticals in no time. Your a smart cookie. xxxooo dr c.f.vanOwen, m.d.,ph.d, mediocre baker

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[@food52]

Happy Friday (and baking!), Kris!

[@oblivion2967]

The most comprehensive and complete video on the subject!

[@JackilynChristine]

I’m always so impressed by how in depth but succinct you are. This video is so helpful.

[@saffronlealle464]

I can't say thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with everyone. Be the fact that you choose to share these tips so others can have the joy of cooking shows what a kind person you are!! I'm so happy I found your channel! God bless you abundantly!!

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Finally! This is the video I've been waiting for forever! Thank you so much for doing this. I adore you!

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[@marycain7424]

Wow. This may be the best teaching video ever. Comprehensive, detailed and thorough. Thank you!

[@jeanettebromilow5105]

Wow , what a fantastic tutorial, I love to listen to you, how you explain everything its marvellous. Happy baking from South Australia.

[@food52]

So glad you enjoyed it, Jeanette! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Happilyretired65]

Erin I just had to tell you that I have now made your blackberry cobbler and blackberry cheesecake. Both were phenomenal! Tonight for Christmas Eve I made raspberry cheesecake your recipe it looked fantastic and it was just as phenomenal as the blackberry! Will never use another recipe or method. Cannot thank you enough. No more sunken top cheesecakes and I was over baking them. Never again! The cobbler I made for a friend whose fav is blackberry that his mom used to make. This was my third for him and he said the best! High praise! Thank you. Merry Christmas

[@photographybya7602]

I love this deep dive into frosting and icing so much! Seeing how to make them all and how they spread was so helpful! Plus, you are delightful to spend time with. Thank you for making this!!!

[@MrJayHN]

@13:10 "why am I turning around...you don't get to see this part!" I laughed heartily at that part. This episode and the entire series, is very well done by Erin and crew.

[@shano897]

What a Masterclass! Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously. You have motivated me to try out some of what you’ve covered.

[@ginkamuyumba67]

So much useful information! I have always struggled with buttercream frostings, now I know that there are so much more other frostings I could use that hold their shape like the buttercream ones! Thank you for this episode!

[@MaribelOrtega-e4l]

Ms. Erin, you are amazing! You are a great teacher 👌 My son has a Baking/Pastry Arts certificate, and he always talking about cakes, pastries, etc I just "discovered" your t.v. episodes, and I love it! Now when my son talks about baking, frostings and pies, I'm able to understand the lingo. Maribel Lakewood, CA

[@squid1524]

Thrilled that you made ermine frosting! I found it several years ago and I've only made another frosting once for all cakes besides carrot cake since. It's been raved about by everyone that have tried it!

[@aveywilliams7761]

You get all the Praises and appreciation, Erin! I needed to brush up on my skills. You made it happen.

[@rubyc.4311]

I’ll definitely try the Russian and Ermine buttercream. I’ve heard of it but never tried yet. You’re so detailed in all your videos. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@65lalur]

Erin is the best and most generous teacher. Thank you.

[@tinahoward5931]

Love your videos. I thought food 52 was just yours until I started searching you out.

[@belindagriffin2768]

Hello this is Queen Bb I just love your stuff of frosting, and glazed and butter creams. Thank you so much by teaching me the right way to frosts, etc.

[@faredsharudden]

Oh my god what another episode! I love you Erin! Thank you for this episode i really need this!

[@siobhansimoes257]

Everything - from the opening song to the camera work to Erin's insightful instruction is excellent!

[@food52]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words, Siobhan!

[@ReclinedPhysicist]

My potato masher isn't like hers but it's very good at mashing potatoes, lol. I never would have thought to try to use it for fruits and I'll find out pretty soon when I make cherry fig Newtons.

[@dejachastain3350]

This is the most wonderful and most informational instruction I have ever come across on youtube. THANK YOU

[@aranzaachotegui9624]

I just discovered Bake it up a notch and I love it already ❤️ every single video is so informative and fun, I'm such a huge fan of Erin, she's such a great cook and teacher. Pd: I'm one of those people who didn't know about Russian buttercream but I'm definitely going to try it really soon!

[@kimmysheorey623]

You are a rock star ….I lovvvvve you . I’m a baker ….was a home baker for 30 years ….and at 60 decided to go back to school ….6 month patisserie course just to challenge myself ……why did I bother ? Should have just watched you 🥱…..you are like my guardian angel watching over me ….always learning …love from India.

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Erin like you stated is an amazing and generous person. All the best in your new endeavour.

[@elysetodd2308]

Erin "I Hate Pants!!!" 26:50 Me: I thought it impossible to love you more! Haha!

[@drdem00]

Too funny!!

[@bernadettecarville80]

Enjoyed the lesson. Explained very well. Thank you for adding those little details which are often left out. You are a good teacher. Hope to learn a lot from you.

[@nataliehartmann5516]

I needed this just three days earlier when I made your ultimate chocolate cake. It came out perfect but I over-whipped the ganache which made it super hard to spread, but was fabulous regardless!

[@hoganmyra1]

My daughter's favourite channel, I am jealous of you lol and motivated to bake more. My daughter and I are really enjoying your videos together (YOU ARE SO LOVELY AND TALENTED) and we are having so much fun baking together. I haven't baked in 20 years! Thank you gorgeous chef xxx

[@fatimahothman9912]

Thank you Irin you are ..Lovely And Talented .. I verry enjoi you videos..

[@lorimcosh2331]

Oh, I NEED this in a cookbook!!! I’ve never liked frostings ((too sweet) but this tempts me to try different types!

[@food52]

:) Give them a try and let us know what you think!

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Same. When she got to the Ermine frosting I asked myself "why have you NOT made that one yet"?!? I always have extra milk that needs to be used up and yet I still haven't made it. 🤦‍♀️ Now I just need to find her recipe. This is my first time viewing one of her videos but its certainly not going to be the last... 😋

[@ohleecreates1091]

Where have u been all my life, Erin?!! In love with your teaching method and your voice! Its 230 am and I'm a happy camper. Goodnight beautiful woman!

[@Birdsie39]

Another great, PhD-level "class" on frostings--I learned a lot and I've been baking a long time! I like the way you organized the categories--and demonstrated them with so much useful comparative information Do you ever use "Clear Jel" to stabilize whipped cream?

[@Halo_1128]

So grateful for Erin.Her way of teaching makes it really easy to follow.She puts a lot of valuable information in her videos

[@celitacantrill10]

Ms. Eriin Jean McDowell, you young lady are absolutely darling inside and out! Your style is a Child-Stewart-ish-ness that's all Erin J. McDowell! You are such a wonderful teacher too. The whole package. Warmest regards my dear, Celita C.

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

Fabulous, really useful information. I was swooning at the possibilities of all those frosting, icing, glazes etc.

[@poshrat993]

I have always been mesmerized by the videos of the super super shiny glazes being poured over donuts or cakes 😩😩 I always thought it was video magic or something super complicated with chemicals or something. I just have to try it now.

[@shaheenbaig9252]

Thank you Erin 💕 the way you explain.You cleared my mind about frosting,glaze,and whipped cream,and butter cream, cream cheese and all the knowledge for free bless you I'm almost 70 years old could not ask any young person about these problems.All this free knowledge I'll try to use after today.Bless you.

[@PileUhFlapjacks]

These videos are seriously the best. Thanks you guys ❤️

[@scottdavies6245]

You honestly are the most incredible teacher! I don’t bake really, but I still watch almost everything you do!. What a truly amazing person, joy to watch, and a fountain on knowledge x What a brilliant episode 🙏❤️🧁🎂

[@sergioalvarado4898]

God damn, she is so clear and succinct. She should teach everything.

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YOUR TEACHING IS WONDERFUL....YOU HELP TO FIX ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG.....I GREW UP WATCHING JULIA AND JAQUE PEPIN.....MY FAVORITE TEACHERS WHO WOULD GET YOU OUT OF A TIGHT SPOT IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG....

[@annettesworld-livingsimple1903]

Thank you very much for these different kinds of frosting, Erin, This is so helpful in my frosting process. Love this!

[@lisaflower5994]

Ive been subscribed for a long time, learnt a lot from Erin (and ive been baking for 50 years so i had no idea i had so much to learn!) and Erin, you are a natural teacher, a warm presenter and thaankyou, even with a double ‘a’ thankyou thankyou

[@heatherz4631]

The sheet cake used for the samples is perfect and would make for a great crowd sized snacking cake/ frosting taste test. Can you please lead us to the cake recipe as well?

[@food52]

Hi Heather! Links to the other recipes mentioned in the video (sheet cake included) are above in the video description. Thanks for reaching out!

[@arlineswardson6012]

Wow. I just love listening to her calm voice. Besides the fact that she is such a great teacher. Love 💕her❣️

[@Luciachan23]

Wow, I really enjoy this--absolutely comprehensive and great tips. I've been making the traditional Sacher cake glaze, which is basically sugarwork. Would love to know the brand and model of Erin's thermometer--it's perfect for someone like me who's burned themselves on reaching into hot sugar for a regular cheap probe one.

[@thelmaelerewe3025]

This is one of the best comprehensive way of teaching the right icings. Awesome.

[@francostacy7675]

What a good teacher. Full of passion and she cares. Wouldn’t it be great to bake with her

[@melaniemendiola2876]

Erin love, love you and continue what you are doing you are best educator I have learned so much from you. MADE complicated things to a simple, clear fullproof and delicious cream ever! ❤️

[@juliejames6322]

This was amazing. And that Ermine buttercream is on the top of my list! So excited every time I find new content from you, Erin. Always brilliant and super fun.

[@margiecarson3170]

Alexis said it beautifully- love to watch you but am not a baker by any stretch - I lost you for a while and you just showed up again and I am so happy to be able to watch your program again. You are truly talented!

[@ZomburgerNoOnion]

When has salted butter made anything too salty, honestly. Salted butter gang rise up!

[@Fudgeey]

Usually if it's combined with self-rising flour (pre-salted) *and* additional salt from the recipe itself or salted ingredients. Not a concern if you use all-purpose flour for things, but it's surprising how salty some self-rising flours can be. Otherwise, unsalted butter would cut the saltiness of other salted ingredients.

[@annjackson1460]

Erin I know this video was 2 years ago, but I have learn so much from you. You are amazing. I am following from South Africa and really enjoy your channel.

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4am my brain - *watch the 1 and a 1/2 hour video me- but it’s 4am, and we just walked for like 2 hours in agonising heat

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Woman!!! You are amazing!! With so much info tips n help u r giving away altogether… thank you. 🙏

[@ruthbowen2530]

When she pretended to up a piece with her hands and eat it, I was like, "do it for both of us, girl."

[@tdonbrow]

I had never felt so close to anyone I wasn't related to. LOL

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

We needed it for another shot later in the day, but believe me as soon as I could - oh, I ate it 😁

[@thatbabiechoiceot5469]

I'm so so surprised by this video and I learned a lot. It's hard to believe this whole things that's like a lesson is free here on KZbin. Thank you so much I'm a young pastry chef that's second guessing everything they do and changing their own recipes on the regular to find what suits my taste and the people on my country. Greetings from Puerto Rico ❤️🇵🇷

[@TheKappybook]

What’s so impressive about this is that she’s not stuck her finger in it once and licked it… aside from the excellent culinary information

[@denacakes]

Good job Erin! Ermine is by far my favorite frosting ever. Most people have never used it but my grandmother always put it on her red velvet cake because it was THE icing on the cake long before cream cheese came along. It's nice to see sharing young bakers like you.

[@cindyboyd8349]

I'm so glad found your Chanel today . You explain things so well . Your such a great Instructor . Thank you

[@andriaprince5305]

Wow, I was so blown away by this video. I have searched for frostings for cakes that aren't so sweet and she is making them before my eyes. I can't wait to make the Italian Buttercream Frosting. Getting out my ingredients now to bake a cake. Thank you for this video.

[@plainjane1812]

Erin....been watching you on Food 52. So I searched you out on you tube just to leave you a message. I LOVE your positivity, warmth, expert instruction, seemingly patient demeaner, and the fact that you bake really great stuff!! Thank you! I hope my viewing helps your Roku ratings! Oh, and though my cakes and pies and cookies taste good, I think I am learning how to make the UGLIEST cakes, and pies more aesthetically pleasing thanks to you. God help me, but they're getting better.

[@MrBakerman42]

OMG! Erin. Where have you been? all my baking life. LOL, I have come across your website and have fallen in love with you and your skills. I am considered a small mom-and-pop in-home baker and I love this segment of the different buttercreams that you have. I use a very traditional white party frosting by Wilton and I really am looking for an unusual style to use and I love the German buttercream frosting. I will be following your tutorials because you take your time to share knowledge, and I thank God for you.

[@valenciashelton4133]

It is Sunday afternoon in Pasadena California and i am a first time viewer. I learned a lot from you. THANK U. GOD BLESS YOU