How To Frost Every Cake | Method Mastery | Epicurious

Break out your stand mixers and piping bags because cake frosting class is in session! Join professional baker Bill Clark for an entertaining and instructional look at how to create every eye-catching confectionary decoration seen at your local bakery. From crafting beautiful buttercream ripples to spelling out a cheerful “Happy Birthday,” Bill Clark breaks down everything there is to know about getting that professional look from your home kitchen.
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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Cake Tools
01:34 Frosting - Cream Cheese
03:20 Frosting - American Buttercream
05:11 Frosting - Swiss Meringue
07:23 Technique - Petals
08:43 Technique - Horizontal With Spiral
09:48 Technique - Vertical
10:48 Technique - Diagonal Texture
11:40 Technique - Swooshes & Peaks
14:01 Technique - Waves
14:54 Technique - Zigzag
15:57 Technique - Smooth Finish
19:41 Technique - Cake Comb
21:08 Piping Technique
22:57 Piping - Writing On A Cake
25:00 Piping A Round-Tipped Dot Border
25:50 Piping A Star-Tipped Shell Border
26:44 Piping A Round-Tipped Cupcake
27:33 Piping A Large Star Cupcake
28:05 Piping A Small Star Cupcake
28:38 Petal Tip & Ribbon Tip Piping
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[@imbillyjeab6764]

So over quarantine I have learned to slice every fruit, chop every vegetable, crack every nut, cut every fish,mix every drink, prepare every coffee, open every shellfish, use every Japanese knife, shape every pasta and now I'm making cakes Edit: I know also know how to cut cheese Yet another edit: I have the power of butchering birds now Yet another edit: 2021 might ve been bad, but atleast I learned to shape every bread, eat every insect, and I learned how to grind some spicy spices 😎 4th edit: I've obtained the mastery of using utensils, slicing meat, and making sushi.

[@wherearemydamfrenchfries8013]

Try figuring out how to cut/ eat cheeses! That could add to your little collection

[@artdecotimes2942]

You haven't learned anything until you start doing it.

[@applepieke6970]

@@wherearemydamfrenchfries8013 im sorry i cant help you with your french Fries maybe you have to go to McDonald's

[@pondiii3596]

So relatable

[@mykieproductions]

I made a smoothie dose that count

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

I hurt my head trying to think of a dad joke for this one.. I guess I'll try *icing it.*

[@xXSGgamer]

Wow ok

[@bloopbloop2019]

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[@Adrian-qr6gk]

take my like dad

[@_lama]

Oh no.

[@youareveryannoying9179]

Lol

[@WolfgangVonMunch]

Bill telling me that it's no problem to make mistakes, that I can just do it again and that these techniques are super easy and that everyone can do them... he's the Bob Ross of baking, isn't he?

[@artdecotimes2942]

Gay voice Bob Ross maybe, but certainly not Bob Ross.

[@recoveringsoul755]

He really didn't explain the writing on a cake very well. You need to apply pressure and release pressure at the right moments to get your letters to STICK to the cake surface

[@fantasmaghoulical]

@@artdecotimes2942 i've heard gayer

[@Cringey_Catholic]

@@recoveringsoul755 There's no problem with him making that mistake. He can always do better next time. :) I honestly thought the video was very helpful, but that's just me.

[@blueleaves6802]

Listen to 21:08 to 21:20 with your eyes closed lmao

[@gabrielhwang4000]

Frost a cake?! Shouldn’t I learn how to bake one first?

[@Octane.on.pawz.]

True

[@devintolbert569]

For sure!!!

[@someonewithnolife7766]

Yes

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[@introvertairways6380]

Yes well there really only in one way to do that, this it would not work for this series

[@gemtail3125]

This guy has such a soothing voice and his cakes do seem to have a 'grandma' feel to them. He's got a calming presence. Not quite Bob Ross but something along those lines.

[@marinman3626]

I wish I had a passion like he does. Something I could teach others and enjoy.

[@chuwee3835]

“I’m going to add the sugar in a few batches as not to make a huge mess” - 3:53 Makes mess (゜_゜)

[@LTG550]

At least it's not huge

[@derekzhu182]

@@LTG550 that’s what he said

[@ChaseMcCain81]

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[@Someone-rk8gr]

Pppppppst he’s not a real baker

[@TheSharandJoeShow]

Haha that part was hilarious

[@Unichab001]

He is so gentle i like how he is explaining it

[@youareveryannoying9179]

K

[@sksskkskssks9830]

Its 1am right now. Am I really gonna watch this whole thing? _yes, definitely._

[@Unichab001]

It's 6 pm here

[@malenehougard7588]

19:43

[@malenehougard7588]

Its the time

[@inmuyataz]

2:21 here

[@darlenedaneri6750]

wow it’s 2:16 pm here

[@Msalazar2011]

I must be a professional because I’ve been doing Swooshes and Peaks my whole life

[@tofudesu4307]

OMG SAME

[@lhamilt]

😂

[@ronasutowo]

no, it just means you're bad at designing cakes

[@paimonmilktea3814]

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[@snougy8489]

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[@vanva2n]

Just what I needed for my friend’s upcoming birthday

[@likeia7967]

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[@ginkiha8655]

Happy Birthday to your friend! It was my friend's sister's birthday yesterday and my classmate's today. So much birthdays aka I'm becoming super young :)

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[@vanva2n]

@LemonLeafu• ty

[@epicdragomonosaur]

My diabetic self: “Interesting…”

[@thatgrumpychick4928]

I was thinking the same thing

[@silviaomo15]

Use Sugar free baking sweetener like i do for my birthday look online doe to flour you can't have it all the time but occasionally and without hurting yourself

[@biazacha]

@@silviaomo15 do you know how different texture wise it is? Cause I feel like this makes the difference with some decor types.

[@silviaomo15]

@@biazacha its a difficult question because the problem is if you are using double cream it will be fine but things like butter cream might be different the must important thing is to try it out and adjust to the brand and type of sweetener you have. Try canderel they have and icing sugar alternatives that is meant to be 1 to 1 and performe the same. My preference is dobles cream with mascrepone to stabilize it. If you mean the cake itself that is dependent on recipe and adjustments depending on preference but it can be very very similar .

[@yippee0]

YEAHHHHHH TIME TO WATCH THIS INSTEAD OF DOING MY HOMEWORK

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Im failing all my classes

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[@ahhchoo9694]

“Not quite stiff yet, but it is getting there” - Bill Clark

[@havextree]

"I'm going to try and do as big and long of a stroke."

[@chronosite]

I feel like that's right, but I also feel like that's wrong

[@pixelartkid7965]

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[@probablytired5658]

hmm, yes.

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*LMFAO* XD

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[@youareveryannoying9179]

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[@adyaanwesha]

My Surgery professor: Tell me the instruments used in cortical mastoidectomy. *Can't answer that. Epicurious: Tell me the tools used in baking a cake. Me - Yeah, the paddle, the turntable, the cardboard cut out and everything else..

[@laladylann]

As a medstud i really relate to this 😂

[@whoknowsanymore2909]

The secret ingredient is enjoyment

[@picturesdani9357]

i get this

[@coco__________]

The most relatable comment

[@TheSharandJoeShow]

Haha

[@gunbun8825]

this dude is explaining so casually meanwhile my cake looks like the rosetta stone and there’s tears in my eyes.

[@Wolfgang8-Y]

idk if your cake is the key to translating a dead language that seems pretty impressive to me

[@Honeymiso]

@@Wolfgang8-Y lol

[@sorakillswitchx]

As a food scientist this channel is amazing! Perfect to understood some common problems or some common questions, it can be nice that you introduce more about molecular gastronomy an interesting topic, but I really admire the energy that everyone has

[@happysentences9721]

*pog*

[@aeryth9877]

I like your big words, funny man

[@thesoireediva2856]

As a kid in my moms account, I really wanna know how to frost a cake. After watching this, this made me wanna work as a baker when I grow up.

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

Me too and I'm 50

[@lilbatz]

Best part of this vid? NO FONDANT! No rice krispie sculptures. Total chef's kiss!

[@Barry_TopG]

Frank is still picking his fruit in his dreams

[@ummesalma8451]

No he is still waiting for his own hand made universe to cool down after the big bang

[@hiqwerty7747]

No, he is waiting for his soil to be the perfect pH level.

[@ummesalma8451]

Frank probably looking at this going My thinking is beyond your intelligence

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[@tahirmustafa2114]

Who is Frank?

[@eirdiaz8317]

I love how he explains that it’s okay to make mistakes and how to fix it huhu best 💖

[@Adrian-qr6gk]

i mean, i want cake now. I WANT CAKE These videos will be useful when i start living alone

[@youareveryannoying9179]

K

[@drawntodusk8679]

@@youareveryannoying9179 why do you reply with k to every comment on this video

[@ADollOnAMusicBox]

This was both amusing and ominous

[@marlin2996]

Me on my 20th attempt Cake: *scream in agony "Eat me already!"

[@danielleking262]

Congrats!!! You made a sentient cake!!! 😲👏👏👏

[@bappppp]

Present and on time to get my satisfaction from watching cake frosting.

[@ballbarn]

This is a really, really great video. More from this guy, please. More technique vids.

[@mr.meowfull4124]

Me: sees the Thumbnail litraly allMy braincells: Why just why... Just sleep That one braincell:NO WE NEED TO LEARN THIS INFO

[@franciscaribeiro949]

This is me now

[@fsdfhgfdghsr]

Thesis or Mastering Frosting a Cake? I was doing a thesis and now I'm watching how to frost a cake.

[@youareveryannoying9179]

Ok

[@loweffortspeedster]

Me with my square and rectangle cakes: mmm. interesting.

[@mrs.puddlebrook5600]

It's incredible how much work you put into this tutorial and, as a mom who wants to wow the children on their birthdays, I truly thank you!

[@RogerS1978]

Good job sir, well presented and explained techniques and great subtle deadpan humour (A Brit's appreciation), glad I found this channel for the first time. Didn't think I was a bad baker but I'll have to watch the other video's as I've still got a lot to learn on decorating.

[@arlenegojocco7518]

I love how you demonstrate the process of frosting the cake. You're very articulate and it's so easy to understand your instructions. Thank you. Great video!

[@robmitchell1784]

“My cake decorating style tends to lead towards the grandma” haha that should’ve been ✅ grandma style haha. I work in restaurant as cook, but I found this very intriguing. I don’t do desserts at all (baking, etc) so this is a new found entertainment for me.

[@celarts5752]

Bill looks so sweaty and concerned all throughout this

[@ciram9082]

Wow. ... Wait I just watched this video again and that gorgeous guy is actually teaching us how to frost cakes.

[@jessicavalentine2689]

Well done sir ! Love the fanfares in between each technique 🎉

[@LePilippo]

"cakes should look delicious first before anything else", cakes should taste good before looking delicious

[@mothmadi_]

yep! i said the same thing out loud when he said that. the cake needs to taste good otherwise whats the point

[@jorgeguzmanm99]

Would you taste a cake that looks bad?

[@imaginefishes]

@@jorgeguzmanm99 if it still looks edible

[@noiz1762]

@@jorgeguzmanm99 yeah, food is meant to be eaten not just put on a shelf

[@omnical6135]

@@jorgeguzmanm99 if it tastes good and looks edible then yeah

[@albertsimpson5219]

Another vid to watch when I can't sleep, thank you

[@youareveryannoying9179]

K

[@ItsViolaRose]

Method mastery is my favourite series! Keep ‘em coming please!

[@pandianenglish8374]

Thank you for sharing. I find this video easy to follow, and I love the way you are guiding the viewer with such ease and poise, working on building confidence in the viewer, unlike other videos I have seen. I feel more confident now to try out these practical examples you have demonstrated. Thank you!

[@raven7039]

Chef has the perspective I want to have, he's perfect.

[@sergea6446]

Everything he says is an innuendo to me 😂

[@tokwatomato]

Heheh same thoughts.

[@vanhkhuyenle]

It looks so good. Thank you for your technique!

[@MightyEbakes]

Love you grandma! Great video for a inspiring baker 🎂😂👩🏽‍🍳

[@dsedit8281]

Thank you so much for the super helpful, clear, and really well edited overview of the basics. Very helpful!

[@clairechen7273]

Today is actually my birthday -- thanks Epicurious

[@TheSharandJoeShow]

Happy belated birthday!

[@danielleking262]

HAVE SOME CAKE!!!! 😄

[@eatsdelightful]

I can't decorate to save my life, but I feel like I might have a fighting chance thanks to this video!

[@li8164]

Thank you, I've learned a few new techniques and tips.

[@imsochica]

Thanks so much I'm a baker but love learning techniques. I want to advance in my skills and this video was very helpful.

[@Hh-op5vi]

I like that his cakes have a classic rustic Americana charm to them and aren't boring viral instagram cakes that have that perfect plastic looking frosting. These feel more personal.

[@TheSpringRolls_]

Professional baker : Make It Look Delicious Kings bakery in the Philippines: Put Cheese On It

[@peach3611]

Love this video, you make this look so easy, you explained and demonstrated the techniques very well.

[@deannajohnson3933]

Such simple designs. I hope I can use these soon. Thanks so much for the great ideas. God bless you.

[@saturnianali8r]

I wish you had included how to crumb coat! Mine always end up with too many crumbs.

[@jebadia_mimes704]

As a wise man once said "theres never too much sugar in a cake" -A wise man

[@thatgrumpychick4928]

A diabetic man, as well I imagine

[@mimozzzcom2866]

@@thatgrumpychick4928 if you eat lots of sugar that doesn’t mean that you will get diabetes right away. And eating lots of sugar is not the only way to get diabetes. Learn your facts and then comment…

[@NadiaSeesIt]

​@@mimozzzcom2866 they didn't say any of these things, relax

[@vanstirona982]

Of course, I will attempt some of these techniques at home. Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-le4sj1ol2h]

That was probably the easiest thing I've ever learned. THANK YOU!

[@allyssas3127]

I'm on my lunch break watching this video. I'm a cake decorator at a grocery store😐

[@paigey-poo4235]

I learned everything except the one part I have trouble with- the crumb coat layer. I can’t count the number of times I’ve watched entire swathes of frosting peel off a cake, or worse, the cake fall to pieces as I try to ice it!

[@nsattar1]

Feel you…

[@GustavoGomes-nn5np]

Frost it when ia room temperature

[@cpnk4795]

I place my cake into the freezer for just a bit before I crumb coat. And I thin some of my buttercream just a little with milk or cream so that it spreads easily with a light touch. Then I pop the cake into the refrigerator until I’m ready to frost it.

[@krystal7916]

The cake has to be totally.cooled beforehand or else it will be prone to falling apart.

[@brioje23]

Agreed! I wish they could have added this at the beginning.

[@ninamiller2678]

This was so enjoyable to watch. I learned so much from you, love your style!

[@alexfav2342]

Loved this video! So informative! Thank you 💛😊

[@janeth4121]

This guy reminds me of Billy Eichner, but really chill

[@ash_blade2383]

Ahhh yes another 30 minute video that I watch at 1am about things I probably won’t use and if I were to ever need to use, I will forget

[@ariesdiva]

So detailed and informative! Thank you! 🍰

[@noamiguerrero9925]

I love how laid back this video and this baker is

[@JungkookOfficial1997]

Love it! Not gonna try I'm one those who just live for aesthetics 😍😍

[@toitstoitstoist4243]

Love these your "how to every" program. Can't wait for more!!!

[@alaska6204]

This is the best video in your channel!!! Thanks to you!!

[@EtamirTheDemiDeer]

This video abruptly sent me back to my cake boss phase

[@riotangel]

The video hasthe perfect timing cause today is my birthday

[@treasureharvey8346]

happy belated!! :D

[@vietyentang1335]

amazing how these kind of videos made me real quick planned out what i want to do in the future

[@cristinaballi]

Beautiful! 😊

[@chayjones7633]

Keep expecting him to suddenly shout about how delicious it is like Craig from Parks and Recreation.

[@jdjd4461]

More videos like this😍

[@tpetchinsky9708]

Really enjoyed watching the video. Learning a few new ways to decorate cakes. Thanks

[@sukayahramli4343]

You covered so much and very thorough! Really great video. ❤

[@Tuddzie]

I’ve never been this early ✋🏾😭 I feel accomplished

[@youareveryannoying9179]

K

[@thugkermit7241]

The first one to watch the whole video untill the end

[@mirandacurtis7079]

That was a great video! Very helpful! Loved the humor as well lol

[@leftyla]

Wow, I actually watched every second of this and I don't even bake. lol Hope we get more from Bill!

[@Akszew]

he gets to eat the cakes at the end im jealous

[@youareveryannoying9179]

K

[@messi4722]

Frank be like so I start by raising my cows for the milk then I raise my chickens for the eggs any you get that nice and rich flavor

[@ThiccBleachh]

Dont forget to grow your own sugar cane or raise your own honey bees for that natural sweetness

[@messi4722]

Crap I forgot 😂😂

[@MidnighttArtz]

@@ThiccBleachh don't forget to check the atoms to get a SUPER rich flavor

[@youareveryannoying9179]

Funny

[@cindyt6909]

This was so helpful and thorough, thank you! 🎉

[@bernierose2132]

Thank you! thank you! thank you! I was just hired as a cake decorator and I let them no I have little to no experience. And this video is helping me so much!! I appreciate you sharing your techniques! ❤

[@messi4722]

10:30 says 3 swipes then clean after proceeds to go 6 times 😂😂

[@youareveryannoying9179]

K

[@Ariel__]

Messi bilingüe.

[@RockstarAirlines]

Do all KitchenAid Artesian stand mixers wobble like that?? When he added the cream cheese I thought it was going to come apart.

[@AshKing2695]

No, it shouldent break. Those mixers are tough cookies.

[@AndreNDP]

Mine definitely does. I think it's normal.

[@ZigzTv.]

I loved every second of this Video!! it was so helpful and easy to follow. I will be using the Petal Technique in a few days for my very first whole cake!! i'm so excited. Wish me luck >.< and Best of Luck to all the Bakers that are going to try these!

[@nitapandya7333]

Thanks 🙏🏻 For sharing your technique of different types of iceing in simple way with subtitles as i am from India 🇮🇳

[@rena-fs5pu]

whos going to eat all those cakes??

[@ItoNarasimha]

I volunteer as tribute

[@MidnighttArtz]

me!!

[@indiejepson3250]

Who's not gonna eat all those cakes!

[@dangermittens2321]

I doubt they are actual cakes, probably Styrofoam with a crumb coat. Otherwise it's a massive waste of food.

[@egyptiansushi]

@@dangermittens2321 even if they were real, how can you be so confident that it would be a waste? Some of the 8 million people in NYC could be interested. I'm CERTAIN they wouldn't just throw it all out

[@cassidycoll4488]

Im not mature enough to hear "just the tip" as many times as i did. Every time i heard it my inner michael scott aggressively bit my lip.

[@ernestojanieespinosa4506]

Thank you sir ! Really appreciate you sharing your talent

[@Susy259]

Love this video! Thank you for sharing.

[@thexgamer8240]

Next: *How To Bake Every Type Of Pastries*

[@miinacho9196]

I hope my mom talks like that while we bake at our bakery. She keeps on yelling at me whenever I do piping techniques then goes wrong

[@ery9270]

I love how chill this guy is

[@marthafearon391]

Fantastic video! So inspiring. ❤️

[@snowballover2547]

Alternative title "how to frost every round cake"

[@noiz1762]

It can be used for any shape

[@snowballover2547]

@@noiz1762 not really they use a turntable for almost every cake, it's really only useful for a round cake, from experience using a turntable for a square cake is really difficult

[@theprodigyofprodigy4077]

I’m finally early! 9 minutes ago.

[@sweetbean2009]

The little trumpet sound is always the best thing in these videos

[@atianes]

Thanks a lot! I learned so many tips! 🥰

[@kelleycase-harper6162]

the round tip cupcakes made me feel uncomfy D: