How To Get Perfectly Smooth Frosting And Sharp Edges

This is a detailed tutorial showing step by step how to get perfectly smooth frosting and sharp edges on your buttercream cakes! I use an offset spatula and a bench scraper (also called a frosting scraper or icing scraper) to smooth the buttercream frosting on the sides and top of the cake.
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[@Brooke-kk8vb]

This video is so helpful! I've been baking cakes for years and have never gotten that smooth, sharp base layer of frosting. I've made 2 cakes since watching this though, and it's like a night and day difference. Best looking cakes I've ever done! Thank you!

[@chocolategold915]

Thank you straight and to the point

[@sabralanders8329]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been so thankful that you’ve talked about the buttercream consistency in this video because you explained it so well I love your videos

[@BritishGirlBakes]

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

[@Nancivlog]

I am a new subscriber.... Love the way u explain the process... I like it .. so detail... 👍👌

[@sharonhenriques8906]

I really liked the butter cream color

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! You make it look so easy! Your cakes are amazing!🌷😊🌼

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you so much!

[@cakes3D777]

Nice, thanks

[@sakura3liza6]

Thank you! 😊

[@westan08]

I literally tried this last night and it was beautiful😍

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Yay! I'm so happy it worked well for you!

[@gizempreciado4526]

Awesome!

[@lamyaandadam]

You are a natural teacher !

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you so much!

[@masanukk1361]

Your frosting looks lovely👍👍

[@BritishGirlBakes]

THank you!!

[@muhammedal_nassery8279]

Well done; I am following you. from Iraq

[@alvapaz4978]

Grandioso trabajo, saludos desde Honduras

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Gracias! Y saludos!!

[@nadiaawannadiaawan5977]

Very nice

[@booboobear3974]

Beautiful

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you!

[@hopeiyase2448]

Nice one

[@leiablythe2741]

Your buttercream looks SOOOOO smooth!!! 😍😍😍

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you! It's so easy to do, it just takes practice!

[@Sharilyn2455]

And it's delicious! I've been practicing and even made a peanut butter flavor!!!

[@rosenstolz156]

You are a hilarious teacher. !!!! Thanks

[@BritishGirlBakes]

haha thanks!

[@AmericanBaker]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have a similar one up on my channel. It's so important to get those smooth edges before you start decorating. 😊❤

[@estellelatoya]

Thank you very much! New subscriber here 😊

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Welcome! I'm happy you liked the tutorial!

[@hulkveme2012]

Can you please do a square cake frosting and sharp edges... Thanks 😊

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Great idea! I'll add it to my to do list. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@sharonhenriques8906]

Very nice dear

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you!

[@JKFitz]

Could you please link the type of turntable youre using in this video ??

[@jenniferkrebs1877]

Where did you get that bench scraper? I love how big it is, mine is much smaller.

[@BritishGirlBakes]

This one is by Ateco. I found it on amazon!

[@CancelaGarcia]

Thank you exelente tutorial We're can I buy ok me spatula like that

[@BritishGirlBakes]

This one is an extra tall bench scraper by Ateco and I bought it on Amazon

[@CancelaGarcia]

@@BritishGirlBakes 😘

[@ashleerobinson5]

Every time I scrape that buttercream to smooth it leaves a line in the cake or some type of dent! Any ideas of what I’m doing wrong! I’m over here going crazy lol! As always ! Beautiful cake

[@candicehodge5346]

Can you share where to purchase the turn table. Thx

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Hi! I bought mine on amazon. The brand is Kootek

[@debbiethreatt2998]

What bench scraper do you use most often?

[@Light9618.]

Which pan did you for your cakes? 18 or 20 cm ?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

This one was a 6", so about 15cm

[@kymsmith5823]

How much frosting do you need to mske for this cake please

[@LaetLed]

Very nice, can you tell us the recipe please! Saludos desde Peru 😘

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Hi! My 4 Minute Buttercream recipe is linked in the video description, it's kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3eul4uYo7pkgtk or you can see the written out version here: www.britishgirlbakes.com/recipes

[@mariaflores8686]

Can you please add the chocolate frosting recipe thank you

[@MaxDittel]

Hello Emily.! Do you used to have a cupcake shop in Costa Rica.?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Hello! Yes, I did, called Sweet Sensations!

[@MaxDittel]

BEST redvelvet cupcakes EVER.! 👌🏼 Great channel.! Waiting 4 more videos.! 🎂

[@BritishGirlBakes]

haha! You remember!!

[@jackienantume7282]

It's still my challenge. I take alot of time to smoothen

[@madihazeeshan6276]

Hi, thank you for this tutorial. I tried thrice to sign up for the 10 day online course, I am not getting any email to activate my subscription. What can I do to get myself subscribed please?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Hi! Sorry it's not working for you! Have you checked your junk mail box? If you send me an email ([e-mail]) with your first name and the email you want to sign up with, I'll sign you up :)

[@madihazeeshan6276]

British Girl Bakes thank you for your response. Yes I checked just now too, no mail in junk and in my inbox too. I’ll send you the mail right away! Thank you ❤️

[@Proudmuslimah123]

Hi, me neither! I signed up a couple of days ago but haven’t heard anything yet..?

[@madihazeeshan6276]

Lamiya Mekkaoui hi, I sent an email to Emily, and she resolved my issue instantly. She is very responsive.

[@masanukk1361]

Can you do a whipped cream frosting too ?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Yes, that will work too!

[@Sharilyn2455]

@@BritishGirlBakes do you have a whipped topping icing recipe?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

@@Sharilyn2455 I don't yet! I haven't worked much with whipped cream because it's so hot here most of the year but i'll put it on my winter to do list :)

[@Sharilyn2455]

@@BritishGirlBakes I love this idea. Back home it's all we used to eat

[@BritishGirlBakes]

@@Sharilyn2455 Yum!

[@graytieman]

How do i do this with a square cake? Thanks in advance

[@BritishGirlBakes]

It's similar but with a few differences to get sharp edges corners. I have a whole module on frosting a square cake in my online course on The Basics of Cake (www.britishgirlbakes.teachable.com)

[@dealindia7646]

What can I use instead of scraper

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I've used a spatula instead - here's video where I show how to decorate a cake with no tools: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fomwnZeBrpZ0mtk

[@dealindia7646]

@@BritishGirlBakes thank u so much

[@corindataualai3726]

What buttercream do you use please? Is it American or Swiss?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

American 😊

[@s.ndharshwin9108]

Hi I have one doubt...iam new Baker..if I whip cream cream is not stable...urs is very stable ...can I know wht mistake I did

[@MicheleAngela]

Ehat frosting you use?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

My 4 Minute Buttercream: www.britishgirlbakes.com/recipes/buttercream-frosting/

[@nimitakacha532]

Can u tell me butter cream receipe without egg?

[@BritishGirlBakes]

www.britishgirlbakes.com/recipes/buttercream-frosting/

[@nimitakacha532]

@@BritishGirlBakes thank u so much♥

[@juliebrailsford7726]

i always get lines wen i try do frosting.can never get top smooth

[@dalilabermudez2214]

How make your frosting?

[@rhondadudley5917]

You buttercream looks thick did you refrigerate it before using

[@BritishGirlBakes]

No but i chill my cake layers before I frost them

[@hidayahsuhaimi452]

Can u share how to make that nice buttercream? I wonder how to make that nice buttercream ??

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Yes! I have a tutorial on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3eul4uYo7pkgtk

[@hidayahsuhaimi452]

Thank you very much! 😘

[@Hettys_Bakery]

I want to be part of ur 10day free kurs

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Great! You can sign up free here: www.britishgirlbakes.com/10-days-of-frosting-techniques

[@perlaroman2445]

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[@sandrasantana5949]

Why it look frosting is hard

[@razorgarf]

The secret is, repeat repeat repeat repeat........

[@BritishGirlBakes]

So true!!!