Cake Decorating Techniques

The more you practice and get familiar with the different cake decorating techniques, the easier it will get. Decorating A Cake is fun!

How To Frost and Decorate A Cake

Before you can decorate your cake you need to learn how to frost a cake.

Have you ever seen a buttercream iced cake and wondered "How did they get the icing so smooth?"

Well, the answer might just surprise you. It is so amazingly simple to do.

Of course, there is a trick to it. Don't worry. That's what I am here for. Hop on over to frosting a cake.  Let me show you how to ice a cake from beginning to smooth as silk.

Icing Color

It is important to understand how to color your icing.  There are various types of food coloring available. It's good to know the difference in each one and which will work best to color your icing.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about icing color.

Basic Cake Decorating Techniques

There are several basic techniques that will allow you to start decorating cakes like a pro.

This is my favorite part! I mean, it is the decorating in cake decorating. Right?

Each section contains an instructional cake decorating video along with written instructions. A list of supplies needed is also included.

Watch the videos online as much as you need to and don't forget to practice, practice, practice! Create a batch of practice Icing and get to work.

Cake Decorating Instruction

Shell & Shell Borders
Stars & Star Fill In
Reverse Shell Border
Tip 233 Grass & Hair
Writing on a Cake
Basketweave
Drop flowers
Daises
Roses and Rosettes
Leaves and Stems
Rope Border
Ruffles
Frosting Bows

Use these techniques in creating cakes

Decorating a Shaped or Character Cake
How to Decorate a Cake
Easy Cake Decorating Ideas
Enter your cake in the cake gallery
Cake Decorating Design Ideas

We Recommend:

~ Are you interested in learning the history of cake decorating?

~ Check out your local Joann store or Michael's for cake decorating classes that can teach you these techniques.

~ Need help planning a party? If you're planning a sweet 16 party, check out these great Sweet 16 Birthday Cakes  for great cake ideas, themes, tips and tricks to make your sweet 16 experience the hit of the year!