Stars & Star Fill In

The stars and the star fill-in method are usually used to decorate character shaped pans. It is one of the easiest cake decorating techniques to learn. The fill in method is when you pipe several stars close together to ice your cake.

You can use a decorating tip #16-21. Remember, the smaller the number, the smaller the stars. If you are icing a large area, a larger tip will work better.

I have included a cake decorating video to help you learn this simple cake decorating technique. A list of supplies and written instructions are also included below the video.

Video - Cake Decorating Techniques

Cake Decorating Supplies

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Example of cake using star fill in


• Pastry Bag
• Coupler
• Frosting
  
• Pastry Tip #21

Cake Decorating Instructions

• Hold the bag at a 90 degree angle, straight up and down.
  
  
• Squeeze until the star is formed.
  
  
• Stop squeezing and pull tip away.
  
  
• It is important to stop squeezing before pulling your tip away. If not, you will get a peak on the top of your star.

Star Fill In

• Pipe stars close together to fill in an area.
  
  
• Be sure there are no holes between your stars. This can cause air to get into your cake and dry it out.

Learn how to decorate character shaped pans using this method.