Rustic Cake Frosting Techniques

It is a thin first layer of frosting that catches all of the cake s crumbs.

Rustic cake frosting techniques.

The key to a professional looking result when frosting any cake is the crumb coat this term is thrown around a lot and really its a very simple concept. That way they remain chilled and firm as i spackle on more frosting. Starting at the base of the cake and moving upwards use the small offset palette knife to draw vertical lines in the cake without scraping off enough frosting that the. Remove any excess frosting.

Start frosting the top of the cake by placing a bit of buttercream on the top and smoothing it with an offset spatula turning the cake on your turntable as you smooth. Once it is frosted and chilled i take out the layers one at a time starting with the base. Like a spectacular sugar filled current waves of icing swell and crash on rustic home style cakes for deliciously messy look that even perfectionists can get on board with. Use the large offset palette knife to slather your cake with a thick layer of buttercream.

Frost and smooth the top of the cake. This is more than a crumb coat you need to really even out your cake. Smooth out the frosting or create swirls or other textures. Mine was about 1 2 inch thick.

Three simple buttercream icing techniques a love knot rope and burlap leaves for flowers. Even better since texture and movement are the names of the game this cake design is easily one of the simplest pinterest worthy frosting jobs to recreate. This country wedding cake diy shows you the steps in decorating a rustic cake. Smooth out the frosting or create any look you like once the cake is frosted you can go back and beautify.

Aim to get the cake covered with frosting first. You should have enough frosting on the top of the cake that it extends about inch beyond the top edges.