Images on Buttercream Cake: Piping Gel vs. Frozen Method

Images on Buttercream Cake: Piping Gel vs. Frozen Method: Don't worry if you don't have a cake projector or edible printer! In this video, I show you two popular methods for transferring an image with the use of buttercream icing: Piping gel transfer and Frozen buttercream transfer. With some smooth buttercream and a few supplies, you'll be able to duplicate any image for your next cake without any special equipment!
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[@AsiaCoffee]

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[@sophiajohnson8925]

I did this for my brothers birthday cake in the summer I chose the frozen method I’ve never done anything like it before and it came out great thank you for that, I came back to your video couldn’t remember lol I’m going to do it again for a grinch Christmas cake 😁

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m so glad that you were happy with the final result on your brothers b-day cake! 💕 Thanks for watching again!

[@starlyknewyoupartner7335]

finally, another method so i dont have to use fondant, thank u for this tutorial! i love the frozen buttercream transfer method!

[@ShariSchnabel]

I really love the freezer transfer thank you for sharing it with your viewers

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@ShariSchnabel That one is my favorite too! Thanks for watching 💕

[@kaybonette]

Frozen buttercream no contest

[@Justamoviegirl]

How does the frozen transfer do with cutting the cake? Does it cut smoothly or crumble?

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@Justamoviegirl Fantastic question! If the cake has sat at room temp and acclimated, it was cut smoothly because it will have softened a bit. If the cake icing is still hard when you want to cut it, I recommend that you use a sharp knife (perhaps heat the blade with a lighter) to get a smooth cut. Thanks for watching!

[@sacredtendrils7159]

I like the frozen buttercream but only because if the smoothness. I love the easy technique of the gel

[@mariacarrington4096]

Yes loved it!!!

[@carolporter7094]

Does this have to be done on dark frosting? I used white and can’t see it with the piping gel

[@AsiaCoffee]

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you're having a hard time with this technique Carol. You should be able to see the piping gel over the top of white icing. I would recommend that you slightly tint the piping gel with a gel food color that coordinates with your design. This will help you see it better!

[@arwaawadh1701]

Can I do it with whipped cream??😢

[@AsiaCoffee]

Good question! I have never tried with whipped cream…. You can experiment and give it a try. If you do, please come back and let us know how it turned out!

[@delela61]

Frozen

[@carolporter7094]

I love this but my design stayed soft so it blobbed and I used cookie icing. Maybe wrong? I wanted to send photo of the icing but I’m thinking I need the buttercream icing or piping colors? It looks so easy from you! Lol

[@AsiaCoffee]

Buttercream is best for this technique. Try again; don’t give up! Thanks for watching and commenting 💕

[@carolporter7094]

Thank you so much for answering you’re amazing I’m determined to do this. It’s just no one to eat the cake. I also learned about edible photos/designs that I could place on top of the cake. ❤

[@LindaGoodale]

I would’ve done it without the outline on either one

[@AsiaCoffee]

Sounds like you’re amazing at drawing freehand! 🤩 Thanks for watching and commenting 💕

[@tanyabangard]

I have been looking for such a video.. Thank you for this detailed one

[@sweetingsbytcl9144]

I love both. Amazing work. Currently binge watching your videos 😅

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@Greatcreationsfauxcupcakes]

I personally like the piping gel transfer better. I feel like it has a cleaner look then the frozen. Is there a way to get those gaps filled when you do the frozen one? Thanks

[@AsiaCoffee]

Piping bag with a bit of the buttercream color needed cut with a small opening and an angled spatula will fill the hole no problem. The fact the the surrounding buttercream is very cold as helps.👌🏽 Thanks for watching!

[@kaybonette]

Love the frozen buttercream transfer. It’s an exact copy of the original.

[@carolporter7094]

Both but frozen. I’ve never been a cake decorator but lately want to try it and you helped me with that desire Thank you !

[@pigeon4905]

thanks for the helpful video! I'll try the first technique for my birthday cake next week :D

[@AsiaCoffee]

@@pigeon4905 Thanks for watching! Please come back and let us know how it turned out. 💕

[@carolporter7094]

My designs blurred!!!! What did I do wrong? I put it in the fridge

[@AsiaCoffee]

Oh no…. 😱 What part of your design blurred? Did the colors bleed in a certain spot? Tell me more.

[@carolporter7094]

The whole thing did. I’m not sure I used the right product to write the design with. I bought cookie icing?

[@AsiaCoffee]

@carolporter7094 It sounds like you tried this technique with the wrong product. You did it correctly, but you shouldn’t refrigerate cookie icing (royal icing) for this technique. If you’re using cookie icing, you should allow the icing to harden at room temperature or very carefully move it to a dehydrator with a fan. Refrigerating cookie icing exposes it to moisture and causes the colors to bleed/run. I hope this helps!

[@brittanysellscars5528]

I love this! Thank you so much for posting. Frozen buttercream transfer is my favorite 💜

[@AsiaCoffee]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! 💜

[@nama1243]

Omg thank you so much for this video, I don’t know the method and kinda search for character cake decoration keyword but none appears how to do a tutorial, most of it were just a video how they decor it without explanation 😅 This help so much since I’m just a noob 😂

[@AsiaCoffee]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching 💕

[@drae82]

I like the frozen butter cream version, but piping gel version was a very good example of how I would draw an image on a cake.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for sharing!💕

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

Very good thank you

[@misiayoola8962]

New subscriber As regard this decorating technique can I print image on A4 paper for image transfer?

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, you can! Print onto whatever size paper will help you get your design into the cake. Thanks for watching 💕

[@hawananyanzi1373]

Asia u r so creative

[@zehrabatool3489]

Thanks for the best video.Can we prepare and freeze such butter cream images one day before .

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes you can! Thanks for watching 💕

[@carolporter7094]

Starting to get discouraged

[@AsiaCoffee]

Don't give up Carol! I'm here to help. Try tinting the piping gel as I suggested. Let me know if you run into any more trouble!

[@carolporter7094]

That’s a great idea, tinting. I however ended up doing the buttercream one and you make it look so easy! 😂. It turned out ok but nothing I’d share. I used a rabbit for Easter and things blurred together for the eyes. This is only first try so I won’t quit. I like it. I need to now do the white backing. Ty gif answering so quickly. 🐇

[@carolporter7094]

I’m looking to put my drawings into cakes. I think this could work for that

[@AsiaCoffee]

It’s a pretty simple method that uses supplies you would typically already have on hand. No projectors or edible printers needed! Best of luck and thanks for watching. 💕

[@jrrrmaa]

When storing the buttercream in the freezer, do we need to cover it ? Also it’s very humid here do I need to take it out of the freezer and then to the fridge ?

[@AsiaCoffee]

No you don’t need to cover your buttercream transfer while it’s in the freezer, unless you’re planning to store it there for more than a few hours. Since it’s humid where you live, yes I would make sure your cake stays in the refrigerator once the transfer is applied. Thanks for watching!

[@sugarsugar3044]

Hello! Does the cake have to be chilled before transferring the image?

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, that certainly helps! Thanks for watching. 💕

[@kaybonette]

The frozen one is so much nicer. Thanks for the demo.

[@AsiaCoffee]

I think so too! Thanks for watching 💕

[@traceyrhoades1219]

Piping gel one looks horrible

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for commenting!

[@mariacerda3283]

Frozen buttercream is my favorite 😊

[@cherrycherry7824]

Frozen buttercream ❤️❤️

[@AsiaCoffee]

My favorite too… 💕

[@irissiri1891]

I like the piping gel technique more.

[@Undertaky01]

My question is, when you fill the image with coloured buttercream and then immediately with a white layer, doesnt the colour bleed or smudge into the white part. Should i fill, and freeze and then cover with white and freeze again?

[@AsiaCoffee]

That's a great question! I've never had an issue with color bleed or smudging when white is applied over the top, but you may certainly fill/freeze/repeat to avoid having this issue if it's a concern. Thanks for watching!

[@dollyoliver6095]

Frozen buttercream

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’m actually doing one of these right now! Thanks for watching 💕

[@poojupreetha]

Thanks new techniques i learned thanks i subscribed. I am from uk which whipping i can use pls help me

[@AsiaCoffee]

Try this whipped cream recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHjEd3qAarJ2sLc. Best of luck and thanks for subbing! 💕

[@kaileekernodle6611]

Can I do this with regular store bought icing ? Should I add powdered sugar to make it slightly thicker ?

[@AsiaCoffee]

You can try, BUT in my years of teaching classes and having students bring store brands of icing to class on accident: powdered sugar doesn’t thicken that kind of icing much, if at all. Great question!

[@pferns9515]

I like the buttercream transfer

[@shraddhapabalkar]

Hi, if marigue poweder not available then how to make buttercream , because i want to make buttercream animal for jungle theme cake

[@AsiaCoffee]

You don’t necessarily need meringue powder to make buttercream though it can help to stabilize your buttercream and warmer climates. I’ve used cream of tartar to help stabilize meringue based buttercream in the past. What kind of buttercream are you making?

[@MrFroggyfreak30]

I do ice cream cakes and am wondering if I could trace the image with and edible marker on the wax paper and it transfer onto the ice cream for piping? We use bettercreme on our cakes so it doesn't freeze.

[@AsiaCoffee]

I’ve never tried that, but it may work. Please come back and let us know how it turns out! 💕

[@uwubunny5327]

Is the butter cream get melted if leave it outside or still same shape? I wonder which one look more compatible with the cake, afraid that the butter cream one cannot hold the shape later?

[@AsiaCoffee]

I wouldn’t leave a buttercream-covered cake outside exposed to heat and/or direct sunlight for an extended period of time. It’s best to keep it in a temperature controlled space!

[@belindadeas1974]

Thank you so much. I like the butter cream.

[@tamarabotha2059]

Frozen butter cream thanks so much for posting.

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@Someone-bx8ei]

Can i do with wipped cream?

[@AsiaCoffee]

I wouldn’t but you can try. Let us know how it works! 💕

[@Someone-bx8ei]

@@AsiaCoffee ok ! Thank you for your reply😇

[@ladonnathornton7414]

I like the butter cream best but will try both methods thanks for sharing

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, please come back and let us know how it turned out! Thanks for watching 💕

[@taah_santos]

A de gel foi minha favorita!!

[@sandanikannangara2044]

It's definitely buttercream transfer. Thanks for your tutorials

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@sharminakterreka4905]

Can i use whipped cream instead of buttercream?

[@AsiaCoffee]

You can try! I rarely work with whipped cream because it’s too soft to handle. Please come back and let us know how it works if you try this technique!

[@lynngibb5704]

Like the buttercream better

[@yvettewilliams1486]

I like the butter cream.

[@felisbellacakes]

Frozen transfer

[@alyneoliveira3446]

Brasil 💚 Muito obrigada pela técnica

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thank you! 💕

[@quennieares9427]

hi. will swiss meringue buttercream work on this one?

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes it will! Thanks for watching!

[@carolporter7094]

I love this

[@mable90shaynne]

Thank you! This is so helpful?

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@mrignapriyakataky114]

For how much time does the buttercream one needs to be frozen in the fridge?

[@AsiaCoffee]

Leave in the freezer for at least 3 hours to set. Thanks for watching!

[@mrignapriyakataky114]

@@AsiaCoffee thankyou so much ❤

[@sacredtendrils7159]

wow that is so cool!Thanks so much for sharing

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching!

[@hawananyanzi1373]

👋

[@mychewyboocakesncrafts8201]

Life saver! Thank youuuuu

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@cookit20]

The frozen one was super!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yes, that one’s definitely my favorite! Though I don’t get to do these often, it’s still a good technique to have in my back pocket. 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@sunshinedavid4171]

Buttercream ftw!!! 💗

[@AsiaCoffee]

Yesss! 💕

[@evegar4528]

Fbct

[@AsiaCoffee]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@claudettebrandis2000]

This is amaaaazing thank you so much!!!

[@AsiaCoffee]

Sure thing. Thanks for watching!