Master the art of cake frosting in this comprehensive 31-minute video tutorial led by professional baker Bill Clark. Learn essential cake decorating tools and techniques, including how to make cream cheese frosting, American buttercream, and Swiss meringue. Explore various frosting methods such as petals, horizontal spirals, vertical textures, diagonal patterns, swooshes, peaks, waves, and zigzags. Perfect the smooth finish technique and use cake combs for professional-looking results. Dive into piping skills, from writing on cakes to creating borders and decorating cupcakes with various tips. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, gain the knowledge to create eye-catching confectionery decorations worthy of a bakery display.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Cake Tools
Frosting - Cream Cheese
Frosting - American Buttercream
Frosting - Swiss Meringue
Technique - Petals
Technique - Horizontal With Spiral
Technique - Vertical
Technique - Diagonal Texture
Technique - Swooshes & Peaks
Technique - Waves
Technique - Zigzag
Technique - Smooth Finish
Technique - Cake Comb
Piping Technique
Piping - Writing On A Cake
Piping A Round-Tipped Dot Border
Piping A Star-Tipped Shell Border
Piping A Round-Tipped Cupcake
Piping A Large Star Cupcake
Piping A Small Star Cupcake
Petal Tip & Ribbon Tip Piping
Taught by
Epicurious
