This pin covers how to frost a cake for beginners. We talk leveling, stacking, filling, crumb coating, as well as getting smooth sides and clean edges!

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

This Simple Vanilla Cake recipe is beginner-friendly! This recipe will make two 8-inch round cake layers or 18 to 24 standard cupcakes. Alternately, you could also make one 8-inch cake layer and 8-12 standard cupcakes. View the buttercream recipe/tutorial here.

Here you'll find 16 cute Bunny cake ideas, including easy designs with instructions to recreate them for Easter Day or a birthday.

Learn how to bake flat cakes every single time! A simple tutorial on how to make sure your cakes come out nice and flat straight out of the oven.

New to cake decorating? Learn how to decorate a cake like a pro with these 6 simple tips (great for beginners!). Includes a how-to video!

I can't wait to show you how to draw a cake with not one, but five cool drawing methods. Let's get creative!

Sometimes you want to simply frost a cake without using any crazy tools or special skills. What I love about this technique is that you just need an icing spatula to create a beautiful design. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn’t want to spend a long period of time perfectly frosting a cake.Continue reading "Simple Frosting Technique Using an Offset Spatula"

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