Icing a cake

Chilling cake layers before you frost them can cut down on crumbs in the frosting. Find out how to chill cake layers to get smooth frosting.

Did you know that there are different types of buttercream frosting? Here's how to use American, French, Swiss, Italian and German buttercream.

Piped, painted, smeared or slathered—your cake will be gorgeous with these great ways to ice a cake.

Want to know the secret to getting that nice, smooth finish on your cake? It’s all in the icing! Crusting buttercream (or frosting that lightly sets) is perfect if you need your frosting to keep its shape. You can use it to ice cakes, pipe swirls on cupcakes or for making buttercream flowers. Create a beautiful canvas for your buttercream flowers and decorations. #wiltoncakes #cakes #cakedecorating #cakeideas #buttercream #frosting #recipes #homemade #baking #americanbuttercream…

Getting a smooth finish on your fondant or buttercream cake is easier than you may think. All you need is a simple crumb coat. This often-omitted step is the key to professional results, even when you aren’t planning on a traditional fondant-covered cake. Read over our friendly guide, watch our helpful video, then… get ready to (c)rumble!!!! #wiltoncakes #blog #blogpost #blogger #cakedecorating #cakeideas #beginner #basic #simple #easy #homemade #baking #cakeideas #layercake #howto #tutorial

Try these 6 techniques for professional-looking results by using our easy to follow instructions even if you’re a buttercream cake border piping beginner!

This pink confetti chocolate chip cake is so fun and and colorful. There are mini chocolate chips inside the cake!

Classic Vanilla Buttercream is the best tasting frosting that is light, fluffy, creamy, and spreads on a cake like a dream. Perfect as a pipe-able frosting for all your decorative needs from @savorysweetlife #frosting #Cakes #CakeDecorating

All my best tips for frosting cakes with smooth buttercream and sharp edges, plus my favorite recipe! Sugar & Sparrow | #cake #cakedecorating #buttercream #smoothbuttercream #buttercreamrecipe #recipe