Masterclass: How to Decorate a Layer Cake with Smooth Buttercream Icing | Cupcake Jemma

[@ness1107]

There's something very comforting about seeing perfectly smooth buttercream frosting

[@jayaahliyzahjulesstrong708]

YES ITS SO SATISFYING

[@thehappyfoodie]

+Jay Strong We 100% agree. We're feeling very chilled after watching this video!

[@5umm3rb]

+Vanessa Tsu #oddlysatisfying

[@sankiwijesinghe362]

Summer B i I

[@sankiwijesinghe362]

ioo

[@Centralcoastqueenofswing1]

My husband says I am a good baker but IMO and as a fact, my cakes have always lacked that professional smoothness and evenness. Hopefully, this vid will give me the encouragement I need to take it to the next level. Thank you!

[@amywigington8854]

You can also take a good quality paper towel like Viva, slightly moisten it, then gently press it against the cake with the off-set spatula and smooth it out. My ex-SIL took a Wilton Cake Decorating class and I helped her out once. I picked up a few tricks from her.

[@woo545]

I watched this recently and tried it out for a carrot cake for Easter. It worked quite well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3_YcoClgsykbZI

[@deedakers7373]

I have only just started cake decorating like this and I find Jemma's instruction so easy to follow. Have just iced my first cake with buttercream and I found that for final smoothing it helps to warm knife blade in hot water, dry it off quickly then smooth off icing. Works a dream! Thanks Jemma, you've inspired me.

[@suew4609]

That's how they used to teach you to get a smooth finish, before they had all of these gadgets. We used to add icing to level it, too. I'm 65, so that tells you how long ago it could be 😁

[@cloudydaez]

I invested in cake baking strips that wrap around the side of the pans before baking and they help keep the top flat and there’s no need to cut off the sides of the cake because they don’t get hard and crispy but stay soft and moist. A real revelation.

[@cloudydaez]

Catmaster5417 that’s true but I do get to eat the whole cake which is even better 😊

[@jndvs95]

I figure ill just make cake pops too as ive been wanting to make them. Love this video!

[@hamatcon5]

@@Sophhiiaa_ perfect and you're right!!

[@fatimashanerabbi7410]

Which kind of cake is she using sponge cake or Victoria sponge cake ???

[@fatimashanerabbi7410]

And should we soak our cake in syrup or milk+condensed milk ??

[@morolapeajao1547]

When she said "It's not pretty" i was rolling around like what are you talking about it is GORGEOUS!!

[@kirsty4martin]

Haha same lol.

[@trellises]

The crumb coat alone is utter perfection! It would make a lovely naked frosting cake with florals and gold leaf!

[@WinLindsay_CushingContent]

Trying this for the first time today and my cake is currently chilling in the fridge. It could've gone better, but I realise that practice makes perfect, so I'm not giving up yet! Xx

[@SandyDeJong]

Ive been tried to figure this out years ago. Not a cake decorator but still want my cakes to look at least some what pretty. I ended up giving up on baking ( not for this reason) And now years late yippee we have internet and KZbin and wonderful people like yourself willing to share the know hows. Thank you now I need cake scrapper and turntable and see how I go. until that time Ill just put up with not so pretty cakes. Thank you again.

[@athomesuperhero]

Her crumb coat is still better than my finished cake

[@thejazzpianist25]

ugh same

[@chrili4069]

+Cupcake Jemma Hi Jemma, I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I must say - I'm already addicted! ;-) I love your recipes, I love the way you make the videos cool and funny, and I LOVE the way you speak English (I'm German, and I'm an 'anglophile', and I love the English language - but only spoken by the right people!). :-) But what strikes me most is the way you "handle" all the things you work with. You are so gentle and careful, you could almost say tender, with everything - I can really see how much you love working with the different ingredients! And you are also sooooo patient, I wish I were half as patient! I bake a lot, but it always has to be quick and easy. I don't care about sifting the flour, for example, and when I see that a recipe has many stages, I don't even start it, if you need a piping bag I try to find a way around it ... (to be continued ... ) You made me see the difference - I work superficially, you work thoroughly, and probably that's one of the most important reasons why my 'products' are not like yours! :-) Thanks a lot for your inspiration - it's much fun watching you, and I learn so much from you! I'm sure my next baking experience will be completely different, thanks to your influence!

[@freyjapattrick5342]

this was so satisfying to watch . oh how cake decorators are easily pleased !

[@tokendaley3218]

The production quality and delivery is amazing. Your accent and tone is relaxing.

[@tomcallaway1929]

You can clearly see what she’s doing guys, great job Jemma helped a lot thanks

[@rachelboothe5075]

This is the best beginner cake decorating video I have seen.

[@nataellewakiwaya4895]

I love how this was published on my birthday, and I'm using this video to help make a cake for my birthday.

[@sandrastockley1835]

What did you put on the cake after you levelled them before you added butter cream?

[@kimberlyy911]

Still the best baking teacher on KZbin. Very thorough with explanations, thank you!

[@renaebruce-miller]

Jemz I did it! I decorated my first cake! Thanks for giving me the confidence!

[@AnnieDewiPerci]

Using damp cake strips on the out side of the ting to bake the cakes prevents the cakes browning and over rising so you get paler cakes sponge and not having to level off and cut it and less waste too !! It was my auntie who was a judge at baking shows and of course a professional bakers as she gave me the tip of she been baking for 40 odd years x

[@laurenbruges8784]

This helps so much. Did a buttercream cake recently and I didn’t trim the sides which was my first big error, and also the buttercream was too moussey. Think I’m going to make a cake just to test these techniques!

[@lynnharrell9598]

So, how did it turn out?

[@arwen3478]

Same gurl, same. Also, moussey how?

[@dudessjoddie]

Use a spatula to smooth the buttercream and knock out the air before you apply :) can always refrigerate it too

[@louiseoconnell100]

You kind of remind me of Anna Olson in the way you explain absolutely everything, down to the tiniest detail. Which leaves your viewers with the confidence to replicate your recipes. Well done.I love your channel. Can't wait to start baking xx

[@louiseoconnell100]

Also love your tutorials on buttercream both making and piping :)

[@shabinakauser1235]

Louise O'Connell i

[@ArianaZ6]

I really love this channel and i never have questions at the end because of how good she explains it

[@LorenaMartinez-gs4fe]

Finally someone who tells you how to do proper cake decorating!

[@camillesavchuck406]

just one thing, can you have the camera more on the cake rather than on you, dont take me wrong is just because i dont want to miss a second of your amazing lesson.

[@dummhop]

Camille Savchuck I said the same thing

[@mrodriguez1471]

YES!!!

[@lonr5231]

So true

[@lucyyxo]

Camille Savchuck exactly what I was thinking as I read this message

[@christiangee7353]

agree

[@amarandap577]

I have never thought to cut the sides of the cake like this because I've never seen it done before! I usually just shave as much crust off the sides as I can. From now on I'll be using your technique! Thank you so much for this video!

[@ameliahann5869]

Honestly, sometimes I just watch these because there soothing

[@MissJaydeIMVU]

I have never made a cake in my life but it was my birthday yesterday and i had no cake for my birthday..... So I suggested to my mum that id like some cake decorating tools haha so I am now the proud owner of a Turntable, Piping set, cake leveler, offset spatula, mixing bowl, cookie cutters & a few other extra stuff.. I am going to attempt to make my own cakes for my family's birthdays because we live in the middle of nowhere and the supermarket cake is not very nice at all.. I found this video very informative Thank you & WISH ME LUCK

[@sarahness143]

This was incredibly descriptive and relevant. And the host is a delightful person to learn from!

[@goodkindt1]

Have watched so many videos on how to do this. Yours is without doubt the best! All the others waffle on! Love this, thank you.

[@emeraldtaylorgarnett3152]

Who else would love a makeup tutorial from her? She's so cute! Love her recipes and her makeup.

[@CarolStDenis]

Thanks Jemma! I've been decorating for years, but have always struggled with getting everything perfectly straight and even in a short amount of time. I used your American buttercream recipe - which is fabulous by the way - and it was so easy to cover a 12" 3-layer cake with your help.

[@margaretcoxon2030]

how do you make the american buttercream ?

[@yankeegardener9565]

Im just starting to get into cake decorating and this is very helpful thanks for sharing.

[@Lil_HandGrenade]

Just discovered Jemma, and I keep finding myself scrambling for pen and paper to take note of what she says. The best cake/icing tutorials I have seen anywhere so far! I can't wait to try it out

[@rupashnaram911]

I decorated my daughter’s 2nd birthday cake by following this video and it turned out great thanks 👍

[@nawakoonoconnor430]

Rupashna ram im used her cake recipes to break cake also

[@karencole8594]

Watching Jemma, it gives me confident in trying new things

[@thehappyfoodie]

We found this so therapeutic to watch. Thank you for the tips Jemma. We're not sure our first attempt will look quite this good but we're looking forward to giving it a go =)

[@oziostrich6308]

Iced a vanilla cake with this method. Turned out well. Having the tools certainly helps.

[@rokayaboucherabine3615]

looks easy, is HARD AF!

[@zulenidmangual8372]

right? I tried so many times...and haven't been able to get that finish :(..... I'm not a Profesional baker, but I really like it...guess I should keep practicing

[@Christina-fk9ke]

rokaya boucherabine Have you tried dipping your scraper in hot water? It warms it up enough to gently melt the outer layer into a super smooth finish. I use a metal scraper, dip it in the water for about 10 seconds, wipe off the water on a paper towel, and then start smoothing. Re-dip every once in a while to keep the scraper hot.

[@twoawesomedogs]

No joke! I did this tonight and first of all, my BC looked terrible. Second, my cake was way too crumbly and impossible to cut like she did. Third, I couldn't get the air out of my BC.

[@ShattyMcPants]

Ryn 2011 Two fails so far- looks so easy but harder than it looks. anything you have to practice at is not very easy at the start. It can be both frustrating and exhausting if it doesn't turn out right.

[@DrOctatonic]

ShattyMcPants It’s about coordination. It is not hard. Fact is, most people trying aren’t exactly used to working with their hands. Woodworking, painting, etc. THAT’s hard. Learning to frost a cake is about as easy as it gets. If that is exhausting for you, then maybe it’s best to stick to easier things like learning to walk or chewing gum.

[@pipermariewood]

Thank you so much for giving us some tips on how to get are cake to look professionally done. My ma's birthday is coming up soon and wants me to make a cake for her. This video will help me a lot to create a professional cake for my ma. I have watched it a lot

[@jayaahliyzahjulesstrong708]

I just watch these bc it's satisfying when she smoothens the icing out

[@tanyagoddard530]

Finally an instruction video I can follow and without having to buy a million and one things. THANK YOU!!

[@sumayyapatel1678]

Just ordered your book!! Bit late but hey can't wait xx

[@manishaf8621]

You made it look so easy Gemma. Will try it next week for my son birthday cake. Can u fully decorate the cake and keep it in the fridge for the next day or it has to be frosted fully on the same day ?

[@NenaPostresOfficial]

loved it Jemma!

[@Randomperson-eb2hk]

lol k

[@nishafaisal6106]

Same my g

[@carolcox2005]

Jemma, I have never taken a cake decorating class,and this video was very helpful. I like to challenge myself by baking my own birthday cakes.Baking is one thing,and decorating is definitely another. I am going to leave the decorating up to the experts. I did take away a few tips about adding a them crumb layer before adding a main frosting for the whole cake. The designs will be left up to the experts. LOL!

[@emmad4tennis695]

Hi, what type of buttercream do u find is best for masking? Is the swiss too fluffy for stacking?

[@tino92vk]

Great tips. Like how you explain what the tools are for and how to use them

[@eveningenigma3774]

Ah this pleases my soul

[@debbieruiters9604]

Hi jemma can you tell us the ingredients and the grams please

[@sheriroberts8055]

I could listen to you forever!!! ...and iced cakes too, what more could I ask for???

[@sparky711choc]

Buying inexpensive cake level strips and putting them around the pans for baking saves heaps of time and saves any of the time consuming levelling done here. Cake layers bake up perfectly flat and level every time and you don't need to trim the edges either. Saves time and cake!

[@nusra9812]

For your kind information try the "peppy kitchen" tricks of using cake strips to get rid of the cake dome nd crumbs and to get it super soft and avoid the uneven colors which have to be cut off before icing ..when you use ityou dont have to cut your cake from all sides.. that will be really useful for you

[@taleikolibasoga5260]

the mist crucial part of demonstration when I wanted to see what she was doing... and the camera was filming her face... I failed to see the logic there.

[@lcdp9459]

Find someone else to watch then! Plenty others to learn from! You didn’t know? 🙄

[@picklepirate]

I don't think so. She would explain it, then it demonstrates it.

[@victorialegkodukh9600]

@@lcdp9459 What's wrong with some constructive criticism 🤷‍♀️

[@NotUrAvgChick]

This video gave me the exact info I was looking for. Thanks. I have all of these things except the leveler and the cake thing you used to take off the edges. Now all I need is a little more practice and the right size boxes to transport them in.

[@nige13]

How much buttercream did you use for this and what are the measurements please in grams?

[@janineballingallscotten7273]

Nigel Walsh I

[@christinecodling3586]

Gemma does give the recipe for the buttercream on her other videos and it's fab

[@ninja.nina90]

The last part looks so satisfying! My eyes are so happy to see a perfect finish!

[@sugarcoder]

Thanks for making this tutorial, Jemma! :)

[@mars123mojo3]

your videos or absolutely amazing I love them

[@sugarcoder]

mars123 mojo You are so sweet! Thanks! :)

[@monask7575]

I was so nervous about baking so never tried after watching ur videos in very nice explanations I would definitely try out

[@juju-cb9ey]

Hi Jemma, where can I find your swiss meringue buttercream that you used in this video?

[@roserobinson3127]

ju ju she made a tutorial a while after this video xx

[@karencasey8321]

Very pretty. Great tip on chilling the cake. Just watched someone who uses cake strips. Had never seen them before . They male it so you don't get the dark edges that she cuts off.

[@hairwithmartha6164]

The cake looks so amazing!😍

[@thulilynette8576]

Thanks lv to day I was learning from you how to make a butter cream you explain us very well ❤❤❤ and they layers of cake you're a good teacher ❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Nishka88]

For the icing in between the layers can i use whipped cream instead i find that to be less sweet than buttercream, or will it not work and is there any other type of icing you reccommend

[@maryameslami3748]

peoplepiss meof i always use whipping cream it will come out perfectly

[@Nishka88]

maryam eslami ahh thank you so much, i was afraid it might not work with whipped cream but thanks, hopefully it will work great for my birthday this Saturday.

[@SaraFromCA]

asthetic vibes hope u had a great birthday

[@Nishka88]

sara thank you, I did have a lovely birthday

[@myamiixox1645]

Or you could try ermine butter cream It's amazing! Ermine buttercream/ boiled milk buttercream/ flour buttercream/ less sweet buttercream Just google it and it's so great however I do recommend you choose a recipe where the sugar is dissolved in the milk Rather than whipped in the butter Just trust me

[@VeruskaBrits]

Hi Jemma, a really silly question. Before you do your crumb layer, you mentioned that you put the cake in the fridge. Do you place it in as is or cover it, im always scared it will dry out a cake? Thank you, your videos are quite helpful

[@ems8435]

Perfect cake for Jemma, Collapsed depressing mess for Me! 😂😮 x

[@katelynlococo7424]

omg literally best cake tutorial. simple, informative, straight to the point. THANK YOU!

[@jillhbaudhaan]

I kept yelling out to the living room to tell my nieces and nephews to quiet down...dummy me, it's the background of the video

[@nickcoulter973]

You yell at your nieces and nephews when they are that loud?

[@jenniferbell4571]

Nick... you must not have kids. lol.

[@edevos3108]

The yelling in the background is very off-putting.

[@mafonso3942]

Hahaha that comment made my day lol

[@marianne030]

🤣😆

[@lindsayshell8484]

Absolute perfection. Used to do cakes a few years ago. This was a refreshing video. Love how she urges proper hand positioning for comfort as well as the look of the cake. Such a good video! Thank you. :)

[@Justy8111]

Her: 8:07 its not pretty Me: that looks amazing

[@Free_Snooki]

Righttttt. Way prettier than anything I could do.

[@Free_Snooki]

@Aashrita Kambhampati A little bit. I sometimes struggle with trying to make the cakes moist. I wish I had corn syrup. It's in the little Cosmic Brownies. _🙊💜_

[@bosziebosz4329]

You're my favorite now Jemma. My siblings are also watching you and idolizing you too. You're so simple and helpful. We love you from Philippines! 😘💕

[@binimani9630]

#cupcake jemma i love your channel ... i am crazy about baking .... thank you soo much for teach me ... can you make mini cupcakes and mini cakes please ?? jemma in Pakistan here is not find cake lever what i can use easily to level the cake??

[@akamr075]

You can use a serrated knife. It works well

[@MyLadyFairElisabeth]

+Bini Mani hi, I always use a large breadknife. somehow I even prefer it to a cake leveler. So everybody has his one ways...

[@taupencake5453]

You can easily get a cake leveller in Pakistan , you're probably not crazy enough about baking to look for one 😒

[@binimani9630]

+Taupen Cake really i sm live in lahore csn you tell me the place ....

[@taupencake5453]

+Bini Mani many baking pages online sell such stuff . I live in Karachi , we have like a thousand shops here

[@theresam6501]

hi, I am 8 years old and me and my mom found this super helpful to frosting our cake easily.

[@powdies]

Don't get me wrong, I love your so-sensible British delivery Jemma, and your cake is beautiful but the video didn't tell me what I need to know. It went from "just sweep it round" (the sides) to "finish off the top"", but it didn't cover detailed technique or any of the reasons that the icing might NOT smooth out beautifully. Im sitting with a perfect cake dummy and I've practised at length (many times!) but the top particularly.. every stroke leaves a line. I'd LOVE it if you addressed this issue specifically (or pointed me to where you did) as this Achilles heel is ruining my otherwise beautiful cakes. Thanks for a great basics vid though.

[@haileyalexander4672]

i made my first cakes the other day. i don't know how many times i watched this video, but i thought they turned out so well. and my customer they were for liked them too!

[@nicolacolins292]

So you sold to a "customer" a cake... i call.bs. Who buys a cake from someone who has never even made a cake before. Sorry, but you are full of shit. lmao

[@jasnadearaujo6766]

Please can you make checkerboard cake

[@deathlyhallows8495]

That would be really nice actually

[@deepsurge6168]

Wow. Never knew these kinds of cake took so much hard work!

[@mikel4510]

How in the heck do you eliminate...or at least reduce...the air pockets in the frosting?

[@pastyblobpastyblob1251]

Mike L would love to know the answer to this. Just finished the ombré iced rainbow cake and there were loads of bubbles in the icing. Hard to shift the icing around too because of the colour constraints.

[@Christina-fk9ke]

Mike L Have you tried dipping your scraper in hot water? It warms it up enough to gently melt the outer layer into a super smooth finish. I use a metal scraper, dip it in the water for about 10 seconds, wipe off the water on a paper towel, and then start smoothing. Re-dip every once in a while to keep the scraper hot.

[@nag81]

I found ur techniques easy n very clear to follow..tq so much for sharing..

[@reivenne]

Can we have access to the recipe for your swiss meringue buttercream?

[@irgendeinphangirl188]

reivenne it's on her channel, just search swiss meringue buttercream cupcake jemma and you'll find it :)

[@Esterlangridge]

Thank you very much for this tutorial Jemma. 😍😍😍 I am a beginner, I really need it. 😀😀😀

[@pillow5575]

"Straight tops"

[@earlunger8662]

LMFAOAOAOAO PLEASE

[@i.simp.for.blythesss2055]

THIS IS THE ONE KZbinR THAT IS A PROFESSIONAL, AND ISNT ANNOYING (if you get what I mean) Lol

[@bunni702]

Can you link where you got your “tools”? Specifically the cake cutter.

[@ambere7464]

All of her cakes and cupcakes are always so perfect. 😀

[@leannecummings9849]

Could the buttercream be used under sugar paste as well? Thanks :) x

[@l228spn]

Leanne Evans yes. it helps the paste stick to the cake much better.

[@Mariacandoit2]

You are one of the few loveable pastry chef i always admire of👍🏽👏🏽

[@ericaasmar]

Girl u need to apply the great British back off season 7 you'd be great and ur subscribers will support u and can we mention it on you'r next Thursday video and we will say yes or no If you'r subscribers want you too. Thank you and please mention it I'd really love you to.

[@MyLadyFairElisabeth]

+Erica Asmar hey, she is no hobby backer. she is a professional, so she is not allowed to take pard in the Great Britsh Back

[@glowdawn1976]

To be eligible to apply for TGBO your job cant involve professional bakery, so you have to be an amateur

[@beccafrances31]

she probably could be a judge considering she's a true professional with two (maybe more) bakery locations!

[@cr1972.]

we love you

[@splitsjourney7020]

Erica Asmar no she shouldn’t remember they don’t only do cakes they do lots of other stuff also you can’t spell and have bad grammar

[@pollypockets508]

You are so great at explaining things to people!

[@justienschulz5028]

I got a feeling that I already know that video!?

[@tassioliveira8720]

+ Justien Asseburg i got a feeling to!

[@khangcao2411]

She uploaded this before. Same day with her waffle recipe.

[@tassioliveira8720]

+cao khang That's it!

[@BilalKhan-cs9wf]

Justien Asseburg she uploadeda waffle video on the same day

[@lisanailpower]

What is not to like 🤷‍♀️ baffles me the dislikes.. Great videos this has transformed my cakes to looking mediocre to absolute awesomeness 🤩👌💃 soooo thank you Jemma and all the gang at c&d 💗

[@clairetracy9573]

How do you get your buttercream so white!? I love baking and decorating cakes but I always put food colouring in my buttercream as it is always a bit yellow, but I was to know how you make it so white.. anyone have any tips??

[@melissaheher4956]

I wanna say it becomes more white the longer you beat the butter. (Check out her Butter Cream recipe video. I think she mentions it)

[@katesnashall2501]

Claire Tracy americolour makes a white food colouring which I just add a few drops of and it makes the colour a lot closer to a white colour

[@izzywhite2700]

Claire Tracy beat the butter lots first

[@nereahunter8019]

add atiny bit of purple ,it contrarests de yellow of butter

[@mjabbar28]

Use a lighter coloured butter such as lurpack and beat for longer as this makes it paler in colour

[@rheanalye8253]

Love your videos!! You are great to watch and listen to :) Very detailed instructions but to the point! Excited to ice my cake today.

[@ggdig456]

What size pans did you use?

[@jxkehoward]

She uses 8 inch cake tins.

[@ptaylor9593]

This is the best and most helpful smooth frosting tutorial I have seen. I can't wait to make a cake now!

[@mahakikitchen4089]

the cake looks so moist & fluffy, which recipe, is it in your youtube channel?

[@LaceyKeithbeauty]

I'm wondering the same thing!!

[@HanzQ]

+Lacey Keith press on the (i) on the corner of the video there's the recipe ;) anyway it's the "classic victoria sponge cake recipe"

[@mahakikitchen4089]

+HanzQ i see what you mean...thanks for pointing it out! yes, she uses victoria sponge cake, probably double the recipe to get 4 layers

[@isobel4394]

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[@isobel4394]

@@LaceyKeithbeauty Richards

[@carolynlewis1306]

Wow Gemma that was brilliant. I was totally mesmerised watching this. Iv watched a few tutorial on this but this is the best by far. Thank you

[@taupencake5453]

Guys can you stop crying about how you've seen this video before !! It's her page , she will do as she pleases , half you probably can't bake to save your lives . She isn't getting anything from you for uploading these FYI .Turn off your notifications then if you're so bothered smh .

[@nasreen9627]

Thankyou Jemma, your such a brilliant teacher!! 😘🙏👏👏

[@lorrainej4555]

Am I dreaming or have I seen this before ?

[@IronSoldier]

+Lorraine Jackson You may have when someone forgot to make it private a couple weeks ago ;)

[@deathbyreindeer4174]

It's a repost. The first one had a messed up title.

[@MariPaiz]

I had some problems with making it completely smooth but this video was super helpful. The top technique about being super soft is a great tip :D

[@naluwdw3070]

I remember the first time I tried covering a cake with frosting I failed miserably

[@31VideoNerd13]

So happy to see that there's a way to easily make cakes look smooth and beautiful without fondant!! Is there any specific type of cake/anything you have to do to the cake before you cut them to prevent them from being super crumbly?

[@naveedhussain6171]

Because full