How to frost a cake

Fernanda Enriquez

When making a cake, frosting it can be tricky, but by following this step-by-step guide, you can achieve a bakery-style decoration. Impress at all your events with perfect cakes by learning how to frost a cake.

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Ingredients: • Your favorite cake • Frosting of your choice • Piping bag and tip • Spatula • Paper towels
2
If your cake has multiple tiers, frost the first tier.
3
Repeat with the following layers, leveling with the spatula.
4
Apply a thin layer of frosting on the top and sides to avoid catching crumbs.
5
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the frosting feels dry.
6
Gradually apply a generous layer of frosting and level with the spatula.
7
Using a scraper in one hand and rotating the cake with the other, smooth the surface until it is even.
8
Fill a cup with warm water, and have paper towels ready. Dip the spatula and remove excess water.
9
With the help of the spatula, make the surface perfectly smooth.