How to decorate a cake smoothly?

Before you start decorating your cake, make sure you have set up all your tools and supplies. Make sure you have everything you need, especially if you are going to be using icing. Now, take a moment to look at your cake and figure out how you want to decorate it. If you are planning to color your cake with food coloring, make sure you have enough color to fully cover your cake.

How to decorate a cake without buttercream frosting smoothly?

If you’d rather not use buttercream frosting to decorate your cake, almond paste is the perfect alternative. Almond paste is a type of paste made from ground almonds and sugar. It’s incredibly sweet and works perfectly for covering the sides and top of a cake. For added decoration, add confetti sprinkles and edible glitter to the top.

How to decorate a cake with fondant smoothly and evenly

It’s important to work with fondant that is the right consistency. If the fondant is too thick, it will crack or break off, and if it’s too thin it will form lumps that are difficult to smooth out. When you buy fondant, it should be pliable and come ready to roll out. If you’re not sure that the fondant is the right consistency, practice with a small piece until it becomes easy to work with.

How to decorate a cake with fondant smoothly?

Also, if you want to make it easier for your guests to remove the cake from the board, use a thin layer of buttercream on the board before adding the fondant. It will help the fondant to adhere to the board better. Plus, it will make it easier to clean up.

How to decorate a cake with buttercream frosting smoothly?

If you’re using buttercream icing, you won’t be able to use buttercream icing to attach edible decorations such as sprinkles, candies, or confetti. Instead, attach these decorations with royal icing. While royal icing is a little more difficult to work with, it provides a much smoother finish than buttercream icing. Use gel food coloring to add a little color to your royal icing.