Smooth Flawless Dark Buttercream Icing!

How do you ice cakes in colored buttercream without making it darker with the hot metal scraper? How do you make a small batch of buttercream without air bubbles? How do you ice cakes without bulges? All of these questions will be answered in this video! When I work with colored icing, I use a slightly different technique when I frost cakes with it. You'll learn how to ice your cakes with smooth flawless dark buttercream and make them look beautiful and perfect!
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RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE - • Delicious Moist Red Ve...
CREAM CHEESE FILLING RECIPE - • Delicious Cream Cheese...
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• Smooth Flawless Dark B...
0:00 Intro
1:13 Crumb Coat
8:08 Icing Recipe
13:26 Coloring the Icing
16:57 Practice the Technique
19:12 Icing the Cake
35:26 Final Thoughts

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[@delilahs1099]

This is exactly how I do the dark colors. I always ice the inside white unless it’s gender reveal. All your videos are so nice. Karolyn, I really have to give it to you. Like, I tell all my friends about you. You are such a nice person a lot of cake artist out there are very… I don’t even have the words what they are but they’re not you that’s all I have to say! You always share your techniques you answer questions and it’s a great thing. I love to help other cake people as well it just feels good to be good. You really are the best!

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Awwww love you girl! Thank you so much! 💜🙏

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[@christinamcintire2463]

I’m making my first cake soon for my husband’s birthday and I planned on making a blue/green gradient design for the frosting on the sides of the cake. What does ice the inside white mean? I’m trying to learn everything I can before I start decorating/baking😊

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[@eileenmurphy2019]

Anyone who wonders about the cost of your beautiful creations should watch this. The amount of time and attention to detail you take in perfecting your product is amazing.

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Thank you Eileen! Totally should screen shot this and post it on my website 😂😂

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Exactly!!!

[@michellejones7230]

Love it!

[@KarolynsKakes]

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[@Keegan-jj7hx]

A tip for testing the consistency of your buttercream is to stick the spatula in it and see if holds a curl. If it’s too stiff, it’ll stick straight up. If it’s too soft, the curl will fall on itself.

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[@janjones4224]

Perfect and Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@shannonwest7560]

I tried this method and it worked really well. I used freezer paper because that's what I had. I also put the paper on the top of the cake and ran the fondant smoother over it and it worked there too ❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

Great tip, thank you Shannon!🙌

[@lesiamojica7675]

I enjoy taking class with you, because❤you are teaching complete recipe, very clear and professional . Thank you so much for your Precious time. God bless you. You answer my question about the red color. My regards from Los Angeles , Ca.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You are so welcome!

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[@KarolynsKakes]

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[@eludetorres9969]

I can’t wait to try your buttercream!!! It looks so perfect😍

[@KarolynsKakes]

Let me know how it goes!😊

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[@KarolynsKakes]

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Glad it was helpful!

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[@KarolynsKakes]

Mary! You’re welcome honey! ☺️🙌🏼

[@loversofsweetscakes2198]

Your Buttercream is so beautiful 😍

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[@mariahutter7081]

Awesome tips👍 now to try and master your technique, well that’s another story😞 Thank you for sharing💕

[@KarolynsKakes]

🤣🤣 if I can do it, so can you!

[@shirleydmonte481]

Hey Karolyn your videos are so informative! I was really struggling with getting sharp edges on my cakes and i followed your technique of coming down to eye level and doing the edges. It has been a total game changer for me. Thank you so much!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yessss Shirley!! This makes me so happy! 🙌🎉

[@terryiggulden5182]

I also use the paper towel method. Some patterned towels have great designs for themes...like football. I usually wait till the frosting dries a bit.

[@maryphiri4512]

Congratulations

[@mariadt3212]

First of all congratulations. Thank you so much for this amazing video. You spend a lot of time to obtain a really smooth result. I will be using this method for one of my next cakes. Again, thank you and God bless you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome Maria! It takes some time and patience to get it right, but gets easier with practice.💜🙏

[@brendabaker9248]

Made your buttercream, use for a semi naked 4 tier wedding cake. A big hit. thank you so much.

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Yayyyy!! You're welcome honey!! 😊🙌

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Thank you Rose! Sending love from USA 🙏

[@arlissastinson9530]

Thanks for sharing. I message you yesterday on instagram asking for pointers on how to do this.

[@thetaniatesta]

Congratulations on 20k subscribers, Karolyn! I only make cakes for family birthdays and every once in awhile when I'm craving cake. I just made one this month. I used the Wilton Vanilla flavoring and your recipe, not the directions on the box. It was delicious! I watch all of your videos. They are positive and I can see that you truly want to help your viewers. I'm happy to see your channel is growing. If you are going to be offering a class, I'll be signing up!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you love, I appreciate the support! Isn't the Wilton Vanilla so good?! 🙌

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[@MultiGemgirl]

ain't nobody got time for that, cracked me up, but agree with you

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I love that lady!! 😂

[@SweetE1403]

I forgot that I used to do this back in the day when making cakes

[@faithcraig9195]

This video was very helpful. I have been decorating cakes since I was 16 and these 2 things always make me cringe. Smoothing American buttercream and how to deal with dark colors. I’m primarily self taught so thank you for your helpful tips and tricks.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad it was helpful!🙌

[@elizareyes5346]

I am working on a cake I do not have those paper towels but will try your technique

[@KarolynsKakes]

I heard someone suggest using wax paper instead. I haven't tried it yet, but it could work!

[@MsAutomaticPrincess]

I know you wonder if you are explaining things correctly in your videos so I have to say you do a FANTASTIC job with your explanations. Your tips and detailed instructions are extremely helpful to new bakers such as myself. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you for this! Sometimes people get on me for repeating myself too much, I just want to make sure I'm not confusing anyone!

[@ODY0319]

Thank you for saying the speed in the video!! :))

[@KarolynsKakes]

LOL I got you!

[@emiliaotoba8179]

This icing is so smoothe like butter

[@KarolynsKakes]

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“Ain't nobody got time for that!!!” 😂 You are my new best friend! 🥰 I have many years of the cake life behind me and you, my dear, are dropping many gems and I am catching many of them as I binge-watch your videos like I do Law and Order. You are the Olivia Benson of the cake world and simplify it perfectly. 🙌🏾Thank you for all you do and share because “I ain't got time for that!!” 😂

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awwww you're welcome bestie!! 😂😂

[@nnekaeuchariaogbonnah1473]

You're such a nice person. Thank you for sharing your techniques. It has helped me a lot to get smooth butter cream. Thank you so much and may God bless you. Please if didn't see viva towel, which one should I use?.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww you’re welcome honey! This really only works with Viva brand because they don’t have any patterns on them. If you use a different brand, the pattern will transfer!

[@nnekaeuchariaogbonnah1473]

@@KarolynsKakes It's alright. Thank you so much 🙏

[@deborahanderson3106]

Karolyn, you are amazing. I watch your videos over and over. The one thing I have an issue with is buttercream. My buttercream always comes out soupy, even when I follow the recipe to the letter. I have not tried your recipe as but will let you know how it turns out. Thank you again for your clear tutorials. 🙏🏽💝

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey! Be mindful how much liquid you're adding. I add way less liquid when it's hot and humid outside. And I need more liquid when it's cold and dry. It's a lot too, in the Summer I add around 3 TBSP and in the Winter it's more than double that! So add a little liquid at a time until you get it to the right consistency.

[@user-uv7ei8tr1i]

To cut down on the air bubbles in the final batch....When you add that last bit of water, make it boiling water. The same principle for adding heat when you smooth applies here. The heat smooths the icing and knocks down a good portion of the bubbles before you spread it.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I LOVE this tip, I'm going to try it. Thank you!!!

[@tamilsamurai.official]

Exactly what I wanted I am a new baker and tried this hot water technique myself guessing this would work. But never knew I could achieve this much of perfection I am going for it following your video ❤ from Sri Lanka

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad I could help! It gets easier with practice, I promise!

[@madonnahagedorn5649]

I have a bench scaper that looks identical to that. I got it (believe it or not) at the dollar store. So, check there if you need one.

[@christinekneppler6416]

I wish I could remember the lady so I could tag her who I learned this from to take out the Bubbles but after you have made your buttercream and add color use a braun immersion blender they brighten the color and make your frosting free of air and smooth as heck !!!

[@Mairiain]

I used to use the side of a small offset spatula to gently 'scrape' over the bubbles over the top of either a Viva paper towel or a piece of bakery parchment (the kind you use to pick up treats in the self-serve case). Then I'd gently smooth any ridges or other imperfections with a bench scraper over the top of a paper towel or parchment. I haven't tried it, but wax paper may work instead of the bakery parchment with a crusting buttercream.

[@KarolynsKakes]

This is great, thank you Mairian!

[@barbaracline9504]

Congratulations on 20,000!well deserved! I'm in GA. After icing I put in fridge for 5-10 minutes then "buff" out imperfections.

[@fanstanceanderson9412]

Hie kero thanks for your paper technique can I use this paper technique on a fresh cream cake to smoothen it.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I am not sure that will work. I explain at 36:30 in the video. 😊

[@tdg1945]

Thanks so, so much for this video! The way you go into the exact details of how to hold the bench scraper, the way to level the top... The up close shots and your detailed instructions helped me so much! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

Tammy! Thank you for this. Sometimes I feel like I over explain things. But I hate when I watch videos and they skip over important parts! I'm so glad it helped you. 💜🙏

[@tammygeoffrey960]

Just found this and you probably have figured out how to get the air bubbles out by now lol. My suggestion was to use a hand mixer for the end since the stand mixer can't get out all the air bubbles for you at least a hand mixer can reach the bottom and you have control of it.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! This is a great tip, thank you so much!!

[@belindathornton2615]

Hello, Please make a video on how you made your flame…Thanks

[@siennahindi8064]

Hi, I have learned a lot from you, God bless you. Try wax paper to smooth cakes instead of paper towels.😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

I have to try that, thank you!

[@OldLadyBakes]

I’d describe it as mayonnaise consistency 😁💙

[@KarolynsKakes]

I think mayo consistency is too thin, mine is more like creamy peanut butter!

[@abiogbonna3422]

Is there another fondant smoother you recommend? Thank you!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

They are pretty much the same! Here's one that's similar to one I have: amzn.to/3v7YF2s

[@abiogbonna3422]

Thank you so much. I’ve ordered that. What do you recommend for food coloring? Mainly the “Americolor” brand?

[@evettefernandez2749]

In order to avoid bulges, I assemble and ice cake the day before and put a skewer all the way down the middle of cake, until it gets to drum and then remove it, so cake has deep hole in the center. This hole will allow the air bubbles caught inside of the cake to exit the cake during the night; thereafter, I leave the cake in the refrigerator. In the morning, I cover the hole if necessary or just stack with the correct structures in place. 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

This is a great tip, thanks girl! 🙌

[@dbarnes66]

🤣You are hilarious!!! “Ain’t got time for dat!” And you are so right. I did the microwave method for dark blue buttercream. It was so pretty, but I got scared after refrigerating it and it was no longer that rich dark blue. I had to microwave it again then remix it. That was very time consuming because I had a very large batch of buttercream for a two tiered 8” and 10” cake layers. I’m going to be smart this time and use your method. More specifically, it’s a chocolate cake that will be filled with chocolate filling but I’m going to frost the cake with chocolate frosting then use the red buttercream as my final frosting. #SpidermanCake By the way, CONGRATULATIONS on reaching 20K subscribers!!! You are phenomenal!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks girl!! That lady is my fave..."Oh Lord Jesus it's a fire!" 😂 I gotta eventually try the microwave method just to see how it works. But, for now, ain't nobody got time for dat! 😂

[@dbarnes66]

@@KarolynsKakes We are still 🤣🤣🤣 about that video. Without knowing it, that lady has given plenty of folks medicine for their hearts.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@beckysmith7893]

Hi! New baker here... Can you do a video showing coloring the whole batch of icing? I'm really new and follow your videos to a T so to see it would really help me. Thank you!! Ps I got a lot of compliments on your buttercream icing!! 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Wonderful!! Coloring a whole batch can be a little tricky. I usually make white icing and then add some color afterwards. I will film it the next time I do it!

[@joperez7143]

Love your videos but how do you store icing to use for a later time, or do you not?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I like to use the 2-2-2 method. Keep it in an airtight container (I like lock-n-locks) for 2 days at room temp, up to 2 weeks in the fridge, up to 2 months in the freezer!

[@Brandi_the_Baker]

If you chill the cake first, using the paper towel works great. I just get it as smooth as possible , chill and then use the paper towel.

[@KarolynsKakes]

So no need for the paper then? I'll have to try that!

[@mecheleclasson]

That's helpful, thanks! Bec I tried using paper towel after using a hot spatular and the icing came off with the paper 😂

[@KarolynsKakes]

@@mecheleclasson are you using the American Buttercream recipe? Do you add a lot of liquid to your icing?

[@debtink5756]

Thank you so much for the great tutorial I’m a beginner and I have real problems icing a cake I will give your technique a go thank you love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome Deb! Let me know how it goes, I hope it helps! Love back from USA ☺

[@kalabarringer6255]

Definitely doing the white layer under all colors for now on! For the bulging & bubbles, I learned that when you crumb coat the cake, if you stick a dowel/straw in the center of the cake, then remove it before refrigerating, the frosting won’t bulge out as much and you get almost no bubbles. I was told this is because all the air will go out through the whole on top instead of out the sides! Do you make square cakes? I made one last week & they are SO hard to frost to perfection. I need a video lol

[@KarolynsKakes]

That is interesting, I actually never heard that! But it makes sense. And I rarely do square cakes because they are such a pain in the butt and take forever to do. A few people have asked me, so I will film it the next time I make one!

[@barbaracline9504]

I do this too. It allows the air somewhere to go. I do it after I fondant the cake too. Just one hole through the center. It's where the final dowel usually goes anyway 🤷‍♀️😍

[@paulinaansah6704]

​@@barbaracline9504 👍 but how do you seal the hole and when exactly do u do it.. tnx🙏

[@jewelfreeman1587]

Congratulations on your 20,000, I have the same color paste for the red but I still have issues trying to get my buttercream red , I’ve done the microwave method and all, any suggestions

[@KarolynsKakes]

It usually deepens the longer it sits. So it may not look very red when you're making it, but give it a few hours to see how it sets. Which is a little challenging when you're adding the color. That's why I do the method in this video...it's mostly iced in white with a little red on the outside so there isn't too much icing on there with coloring in it!

[@soniareyes9099]

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[@abosederaderemi3265]

Hello karolyns kakes can you Kindly do a video on how you softens your refrigerated buttercream before icing cake. Thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi! I usually make my icing immediately before I frost a cake. If I had to refrigerate the icing, I would remove it from the fridge about 2-3 hours before I needed it so it could thaw. Then I would put all of the icing back in the mixing bowl and remix it on low speed for about 15 seconds, adding a bit more liquid if it was too thick. I hope that helped!

[@abosederaderemi3265]

@@KarolynsKakes thanks for replying to me. It's help a lot.🙏

[@mecheleclasson]

Hi karolyn what do you put on your buttercream before putting on the fondant?

[@KarolynsKakes]

If I'm covering the cake in fondant, I'll use some piping gel mixed with a little water on the buttercream to help it stick.

[@keke9830]

Karloyn since you mentioned air bubbles one of chef Alan videos said to put the mixer or low to get some of the bubble out as well. Cant remember which video. I think it was his video on making icing

[@keke9830]

put on low after mixing to get the bubble out after mixing

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm going to try this, thank you so much for the tip!🙌

[@clairelee7801]

Thanks Karolyn. How long did it take for the cake to darken in colour to a deep red please?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Usually it darkens overnight (so around 8-12 hours or so)

[@clairelee7801]

@@KarolynsKakes ok thank you 😁

[@Kimberly.Nesmith]

No you didn't do a Sweet Brown "Aint nobody got time for dat"...I died! Great video.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Then I ran out I didn't grab no shoes or nuthin Jesus...😂😂

[@Kimberly.Nesmith]

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