soft buttercream recipe + aesthetic duck cake tutorial [cake vlog + recipe]

hii im back •ᴥ• aesthetic duck cake tutorial + soft buttercream recipe [cake vlog + recipe]
the cafe has been so busy recently, but im finally getting the hang of having fully booked months on top of running my youtube channel~ today I am sharing my new buttercream recipe as well as showing you how I made a recent order! let me know if you end up making it!
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chapters:
0:00-0:20 intro and hellos
0:21-3:13 me.n.u's buttercream recipe
3:14-8:47 duck cake tutorial
8:47-8:56 goji content
{music}
once someone list the name of the songs I will list the titles C:
first song by - wjsn
the soundcloud artist for the last two songs:
twice - more & more // red velvet - bad boy
다니헤르츠 ᴅᴀɴɪ.ʜz - / 10203
Music by ninjoi. - Outro - thmatc.co/?l=E9DC4BF0
aesthetic duck cake tutorial + soft buttercream recipe [cake vlog + recipe]
#cakedecorating #cafevlog #recipes

[@menucafe]

hi everyone, without even realizing it this video gained so many views over the past week or two T_T thank you for even clicking on my video and i hope it was peaceful to watch or helped you make your own duck cake C: thank you for subbing if you did! i am still active even though i havent posted in a while, the cakes have been busy and I do have a few videos to post soon once I finish the captions ~ ty again for liking my video eeeeeeee

[@menucafe]

hii •ᴥ• here is a recipe to follow if its hard to in the video: swiss meringue buttercream 580g sugar 8 freshly cracked egg whites 800g of butter

[@aliyairdinaaa]

I immediately subscribe! the cake is so cute, everything on your channel is so aesthetic and you're just too sweet😭🫶

[@menucafe]

@@aliyairdinaaa 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤍🤍🤍 tysm and nice to meet ya 🥺🤍

[@GabrielleTollerson]

I love it!! Thank you for sharing this pretty ducky cake! ❤ I'm gonna need to try to make one myself soon 😄

[@kevinscheeseballhair9720]

Loved the video sm! Who wouldn’t want to watch it after seeing the cute ducks on the thumbnail 😍

[@Sheila-ph6js]

If I got my child a cake like this, I would put it on display on the morning of their birthday so everyone can spend the whole day admiring it.

[@menucafe]

T_T_T_T_T

[@MapleScroIIer]

UNBELIEVABLE QUALITY AND SKILL. I thought it not possible, but you somehow managed to create a video that embodies the very quintessence of PERFECTION

[@menucafe]

fail best comments always

[@bigbirdbirdbird]

i love this so much, its frustrating when cake artists make every little decoration out of fondant. ik its easier and u can get more details for certain things but it just ruins the edibility of it

[@aurianapetach6470]

This is the most relaxing thing I've ever seen

[@menucafe]

i love u

[@menucafe]

hii •ᴥ• here is a recipe to follow if its hard to in the video: swiss meringue buttercream 580g sugar 8 freshly cracked egg whites 800g of butter (i will be updating tomorrow with step by step written out as well C: )

[@mohkki5506]

Can i ask,what else did you add on the buttercream? Did you add vanilla extract? Please specify ^^

[@menucafe]

@@mohkki5506 yes ofc!! for this exact cake i did end up putting vanilla extract! I normally add 1 tsp so that it isnt too sweet~ i really like the taste of buttercream without any flavoring C: but you can ofc add any extract you d like to it!~ today i actually did a buttercream cake with lavender extract and it was really yummy!

[@mohkki5506]

@@menucafe do you perhaps have the exact time on how long you put the buttercream mix in the double boiler? Or some tips to know when it is ready to go off the heat? Sorry if im askin too much (╯︵╰,)

[@frit4904]

wjsn - secret (ver. piano) twice - more & more (ver. piano) red velvet - bad boy (ver. music box)

[@frit4904]

the music made the video so relaxing and cute

[@menucafe]

@@frit4904 hehe im so glad you liked it! YOU WON C: dm me on instagram so we can discuss the merch!

[@menucafe]

omg hiii~ its been so long but im finally testing some merch items~~ can u dm me again cause i cant find out messages T_T

[@ceehaychh]

you’re so kind for replying to so many comments and sharing your process and tips and tricks. I’ve been reading a lot of them and learning a lot - so i decided to bite the bullet and buy a whole bunch of baking tools to make cute cakes like you 😅 YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION, wish me luck

[@ai-vytran6051]

Same 😆 splurging on my new lil hobby even though I’ve never baked a cake from scratch my life!!!! The creator is awesome !!

[@menucafe]

ahhhhhh i hope you get to make all the cakes of your dreams!! :3 def let me know if you ever have any questions! :3

[@menucafe]

T_T best of luck with baking! you got this :33

[@weresolovely]

I still come back to this video because of how calming and cute it is 😭 This is literally one of my favorite videos💖

[@menucafe]

stop TJKBAKJSDBA T_T this means so much to me thank you for watching and im glad its so calming T_T brb gonna go cry ty again so much

[@weresolovely]

@@menucafe awww 😭 No prob i love your videos!💖

[@petals111]

Awwwhh... The ducks on the cake are so cute!! 🥺🐣

[@menucafe]

eee tysm T_T

[@BitaAminzadeh]

wow❤ how cute they are

[@desireer6915]

This video is amazing! And the duckies are SO CUTE! ❤🥹❤ Edit: THE LIL MUSHROOMS ARE SOOOO CUTE!

[@celine4882]

omg this is probably one of my favorites that you've made!!! also first AFTER watching the full video ;D LOL i love u

[@menucafe]

LMAO always first in my heart

[@MyMoAl]

IT LOOKS SO PERFECT HOWWW

[@menucafe]

stoooooop T_T

[@lunavalor1697]

like how are you so talented and beautiful? the cake is so cute 🥺

[@menucafe]

FREE CAKE FOR U FOR LIFE

[@lunavalor1697]

@@menucafe NOOOOOO YOUR CAKES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL I’D BE TOO SCARED TO RUIN THEMMMM

[@addie1080]

wow this is incredible!!

[@menucafe]

🤍🤍🥺 ty!

[@Cherry-ts2cu]

Omg this video is so cosy and aesthtic! And your cakes are amazing!! Thank you for sharing the swiss meringue butter cream recipe too, I hope to try it 🍰💞🎀

[@menucafe]

Thanks so much! T_T and hope it taste yummy :3

[@diaryofsarah_]

this is a piece of art not a cake😍😍Wow seriously! Glad that KZbin algo suggested your channel for me✨✨

[@menucafe]

ahhh tysm 🥹🥹😭

[@rosalynelippington]

The intro is amazing. I clicked for the cake and then paused as I took in the music. “Is this secret by wjsn?” Yeah it was lol

[@menucafe]

eeeee C: this makes my day hehe

[@michaellam3400]

Omg so cute and pretty also beautiful and love the song ❤

[@menucafe]

tysm!! C:

[@angelpxff001]

ahhh so cute!!

[@menucafe]

ty T_T

[@Hanasdumpingbox]

Ahh😫 so adorable!!!

[@menucafe]

eee tysm T_T

[@leesee536]

Wow!!

[@user-ub6fq8qx2t]

me and my sister have to try making this!

[@menucafe]

eee let me know how it goes! C:

[@briellayeon2394]

ur so good ugh??? underratedd :((

[@menucafe]

T_T tysm T_T

[@ilovelambs5534]

beautiful work!! i love also the cross tattoo on your hand, super cute! God bless 💗

[@menucafe]

omg really T_T i always feel its ugly cause its so faded and wonky but tysm T_T

[@Me-ju9sl]

WOW😮❤

[@wille4146]

Looking great razzy!! Keep it up!! (first)

[@menucafe]

ty will T_T ya da best

[@Tiyonnaamauri]

I would never eat this cake😭 it’s so cute.

[@menucafe]

Eeeee haha 🥺🫶🏻

[@margaritaacevedo9715]

I wish I was talented in baking this cake is so cute 😊

[@menucafe]

every baker starts with not being a good baker i swear hahaha :3 ty for the kind words!

[@hebayaz]

❤️❤️

[@4444Jules]

Quite relaxing

[@menucafe]

yay im so glad T_T

[@princessvanillabean7055]

Oh my gosh, what I would give to be as talented as you.. 😫 I bake but this is a whole different level, time to practice^^

[@menucafe]

you are tooo nice T_T but yes ive made cake almost every day for the 6 months so thats helped me get a lot better!

[@glowing_in_faith]

i love ducks 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆

[@menucafe]

rigggggggggght T_T

[@GalacticEnchantress777]

Amazing 😊❤

[@menucafe]

Thanks C:

[@baebeeeeee]

IT'S SO PRETTY ❤❤❤

[@ScrltPhoenix]

This is so cute! I love the colors. What type of food coloring did you use?

[@menucafe]

i swear and live by chef master food coloring (gel!)

[@menucafe]

also ty

[@jessIe76468]

It's beautiful 🥺🥺🥺❤❤❤❤ Also last song is bad boy by red velvet I couldn’t get the oooh weo weo out of my head and had to Google it 😂

[@menucafe]

yesss haha!

[@sana6445]

Do you know how long the cream is good for? Because I think about making a big batch and then freezing the rest when I don’t need to use it, but scared it won’t be suitable for that 😋🥰 thank you for the recipe

[@menucafe]

you technically can, however i don't recommend it because it can change its texture when changing the temperature back and forth! but you can always try it with a small batch and see if its okie for what you are doing!

[@Twidi_]

This is so cute! Which piping tips did you use? 😊

[@menucafe]

round tips and open star tips for the whole cake! if there's a specific part lmk and I can find the exact tip i used!

[@venti8371]

THANJ UUUU, can I make this for my bday?

[@menucafe]

OMG OFC!! tag me if you do make it - id love to see it!!

[@lillianmiller2217]

what food colouring do you use? it's absolutely stunning!

[@menucafe]

ahhh sorry for the delay! but i use chefmaster food coloring ~ i swear by it and refuse to use anything else hahah! The gel one is best for whipped creams or buttercreams! a.co/d/e0dKUvq

[@mochi3205]

hiiii, do you use the buttercream for cover the cake or only for decorating? I LOVE THE VIDEO 🩷

[@menucafe]

hiii! i use it for all over the cake (:

[@mochi3205]

@@menucafe Thanks :3

[@menucafe]

@@mochi3205 ty for watching and the nice comment 🥺🥺🥺🥺🤍

[@TheYoshi3579]

Those ducks are way too cute!! I couldn’t eat them 😭

[@menucafe]

T_T i've had a customer freeze one before and refuse to eat it hahaha

[@rufiredup90]

Sooooo cute!!! I love these pond cakes!!! 🥰💕

[@menucafe]

thank you so much and ee me too i wanna make more T_T

[@rufiredup90]

@@menucafe Please make more hehe

[@pattypatsy5087]

04:13 😊

[@W4LT3R_594]

This is actually sooooo cute!! The DUCKIESSSSSS🥺🥺🥺🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️ I never thought a cake could be so absolutely cuteeeeeee Btw Jesus loves you ❤️

[@menucafe]

T_T eeeeeeee ty!

[@kimyinsad6502]

Como m gustan los pasteles bonitos ❤

[@menucafe]

🤍

[@_-MARYAM-_]

omg ur work is GREAT! do u have a shop?

[@menucafe]

Not yet, but I’m working hard to maybe one day 😞🥺

[@rutegomes_]

Tem como deixar a opção de tradução do KZbin? Rsrs Obrigada🇧🇷

[@xhu9675]

CUTE CAT

[@menucafe]

ee tysm haha C:

[@ilovemyprs]

I hope its not too late to raise a question- but, how do you avoid the colors from bleeding into each other? When I am decorating with food color, whipped cream in particular, the colors bleed so terribly..

[@menucafe]

never too late, im so sorry i just saw this comment T_T - the key to stopping colors from bleeding is using gel color and using as little as possible! for buttercream its doesnt bleed as much, but for whipped cream its really bad :( my tips: 1. whip the cream to be as stiff as it can be without being over whipped (so obviously you want it to still be fluffy and useable) but the stiff the whipped cream is the better a chance it won't bleed 2. use as little food coloring as possible! remember that with whipped cream the color gets darker as it sets and oxidizes, so you might think you need more food coloring but you won't! hopefully this helps, unfortunately, with whipped cream its so hard and even sometimes i find my cakes bleeding and i get so sad but these tips above are what helped me avoid it most. I also always advise my orderees that if they are using dark colors to only do buttercream or there will be bleeding T_T

[@ilovemyprs]

@@menucafeomg thank you so much for responding! 🥰 I thought I was going crazy with this issue. I'm actually using gel based food coloring. How much would you say is considered "little amount"? A single drop? or should I pick as little as the tip of a toothpick? I guess the amount of cream also matter, but in order for shapes to pipe neatly the cream shouldn't be piped to max stiffness T_T TBH I prefer coloring creams with natural dyes like fruit puress or powders but not all colors are readily available or possible to implement unfortunately (especially when you want those cute little figurines piped on your cake).

[@juliadang2510]

how much flavoring should i add to the buttercream? for example i want vanilla flavoring? Does it need it or is bakers sugar enough thank you

[@menucafe]

hii ~ personally i think the sugar is enough because i like things not too sweet but is you want to add flavoring i would start by 1/2 a tsp and add until it meets your preference!

[@hannahrabalais8732]

When working with so many colors how do you keep your icing from melting in the bags/harden in the fridge?

[@menucafe]

ooh good question! keeping your work area/kitchen at a 65 degrees F or lower is best (when i worked in a cake bakery we had it 62 all the time so im used it and thats what i keep the room at when working on a cake) ~ i also work pretty fast and only blend the colors into the buttercream when im ready to pipe it - melting isn't an issue if temperature is cool/cold on room but if placing in the fridge while taking a while or working on a detailed part just microwave in increments of 5 secs until desired softness and then be sure to whip in mixer again before using!

[@rosalynelippington]

1st song: Secret by WJSN 2nd song: More & More by Twice 3rd song: Bad Boy by Red Velvet Edit: I realized this video is a year old. Ouch.

[@menucafe]

you are right though T_T the edit broke me i wish i had merch or me.n.u things and id send you something

[@rosalynelippington]

@@menucafe your videos already make me happy :) that's all I need.

[@kaelynrodriguez1432]

Can I make this butter cream and store it overnight to use the next day?

[@menucafe]

hii - if its already a decorated cake then yes this would be good in the fridge for up to two days - but be sure to leave out for about 15-30 minutes before servings so it softens! Do this in a cooler room/room temperature room as well so it doesn't spoil! However, if its to be using for piping the next day I wouldn't recommend it as it harden in the fridge and once softened/heated to make soft it can change texture/be not as shiny!

[@karlaayala232]

Hiii, can you tell me how many cups of sugar and butter you used instead of grams?

[@menucafe]

i had to google it because i wasn’t sure but: sugar: 600g ≈ 2 3/4 c butter: 800g ≈ 3 3/4 c hope that helps!

[@ameramanigault3806]

Can i ask what stand mixer you use please? I’m trying to find an affordable one other than kitchen aid 😩

[@menucafe]

the one in the video was one i was gifted and it actually ended up breaking after like 6 months T_T but heres the one i use! i got it mainly for the shape/aesthetics but its been such strong mixer too i really love it! C: a.co/d/fzoe269

[@ameramanigault3806]

@@menucafe thank you angel! 🤍

[@UNKNOWN.ALIAS.3865]

May I ask what you do with the yolks????

[@menucafe]

yes ofc! I actually give them to my mother-in-law and she uses them when cooking~ but you can also make a batch of lemon tarts or find another recipe that uses only egg yolks to use them~ also you can freeze them for later use if needed!

[@julyeeete]

C’est tellement mignon je peux mourir si on m’offre ça 🥹

[@menucafe]

merci mais ne meurs pas s'il te plaît hehe

[@menucafe]

also i used google translate so i hope that makes sense but thank you so much T_T

[@Joudkriri]

الله نفسي أوصل لهذي المهاره 🥹✨

[@astrasirius450]

Are there any vegetarian substitutes for eggs? I want to make a cake for my mum and this was the perfect recipe for buttercream but she doesn't eat eggs. She is vegetarian not a vegan.

[@menucafe]

i've personally never tried it but there is a few recipes out there online! :3 cakesbymk.com/recipe/eggless-swiss-meringue-buttercream/

[@janetroberts7614]

What kind of mixer are you using?

[@menucafe]

COOKLEE Stand Mixer, 9.5 Qt a.co/d/irEADKR ^^ i reallly really love it - i know kitchen aids are kinda know as the best but this mixer has been so study for me :D and its so pretty

[@cilliant.q]

i couldn't find exactly the version of "More and More" piano, pls help me, thanksss

[@menucafe]

here ya go! its on their soundcloud not youtube sadly T_T soundcloud.com/10203/twice-more-more-verpiano?

[@cilliant.q]

@@menucafe oh great. Thank you very much and have a nice day

[@user-yh5bc4pq3x]

اللحن ما راح يعرفه غير الونس

[@ag923]

When I make this buttercream it just doesnt taste good :( it tastes like fatty eggs. I like the taste of butter but it neither tastes like butter nor sweet. It just tastes weird :( everyone loves swiss meringue buttercream but I dont know why mine tastes so bad

[@kangxliqxe1714]

check the recipe if you follow one and the quality of your ingredients if you haven't !

[@familiagervasio-ny3rd]

What is the name of the song? Please T_T

[@menucafe]

here ya go :3 wjsn - secret (ver. piano) twice - more & more (ver. piano) red velvet - bad boy (ver. music box) 다니헤르츠 ᴅᴀɴɪ.ʜz - soundcloud.com/10203

[@studeebuddy9364]

i do really like the idea of your cafe's name (me.n.u) its me and u or menu ahahaha, i like it

[@menucafe]

yesss T_T you get it hehe