Rustic Cake Frosting Techniques

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.

Rustic cake frosting techniques.

That way they remain chilled and firm as i spackle on more frosting. It is a thin first layer of frosting that catches all of the cake s crumbs. Smooth out the frosting or create any look you like once the cake is frosted you can go back and beautify. Use the large offset palette knife to slather your cake with a thick layer of buttercream.

Smooth out the frosting or create swirls or other textures. Three simple buttercream icing techniques a love knot rope and burlap leaves for flowers. Once it is frosted and chilled i take out the layers one at a time starting with the base. 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.

This is more than a crumb coat you need to really even out your cake. Crumb coat your cake and place it in the fridge for at least an hour or freezer for at least 30 minutes. 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. Remove any excess frosting.

Frost and smooth the top of the cake. This country wedding cake diy shows you the steps in decorating a rustic cake. Mine was about 1 2 inch thick. You should have enough frosting on the top of the cake that it extends about inch beyond the top edges.

Think of the cake in quarters and tackle one quarter at a time turning the cake stand as you go. 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.