Great tutorial for a beginner. You went at the perfect pace. You didn't rush through. Alot of great tips. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

This is THE most helpful video for a beginner, thank you for easing my anxiety!

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Holly! You can definitely do this!!

It’s not very often, that someone with a unique talent can also teach others. Very helpful.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I appreciate you!

A little tip I learned: Viva brand paper towels are great at smoothing icing without leaving imprints. Also will not stick!

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Viva is the best, I just wanted to show that you could use a regular one (a lot of people don’t have Viva) because you add texture on top in this design. But I always use Viva for that reason! I should have mentioned that so thank you for that ☺️☺️

@littlelady3895

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes I watch a lot of this videos across the web. I seen one that showed after the crumb coat and you ice the cake, get as smooth as you can, if you let set at room temp for like 10-20 mins till a crust forms on the icing, you can take a sheet of printer paper and a fondant smoother, to smooth it out. If the cake icing has a dry crust layer it should not stick to the paper.... I have tried this before, and it somewhat worked but as a beginner I am sure I just didn't do it right lol.

@littlelady3895

2 жыл бұрын

I love watching you videos, I have learned so much from you. I do not do cakes professionally, just for fun and family and friends. I normally use box mixes (being disabled I can only go so long before having to stop), to save time! So your quick hacks really help a lot. I love the print out idea. I don't have the ability to make the edible print outs so this is a great way to get kind of the same effect. Thanks!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlelady3895 That is actually how I ice my cakes! But this video was for beginners and I didn't want to do something that could be too challenging to learn, so I kept it simple. But the paper trick works really well!

@littlelady3895

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes oh cool. I know I need to practice with it some more cause I can't always get it to work. Love your videos have a great day

This video is so wonderful! I live a good distance from anyplace that makes cakes. We always need a cake in a pinch and this is it. I can bake it just fine and I'll use you're decorating techniques. You are a great teacher. You outline all of the details and explain it all so well. I'll buy you a coffee, several sure. Thank you for sharing your techniques

Love the decorating tips and the cake toppers. You’re the best!!!!❤️❤️❤️

Karolyn, thanks for all your helpful hints in making a one of a kind unique cake!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Glad you like them!

You are the best teacher, very straight forward while you're doing it --- and great tips along the way! I'm going to do this for my daughter's birthday in a few hours. New subscriber here.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joan! I'm happy to help!

@yudelinamangahas9111

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

So detailed. Great video for first time cake bakers!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

OMG I’ve been stressing out over making my own cake as we are “eloping” but still want some of the traditions. You gave me so many wonderful ideas & you are fun to watch!! Thank you 🎂💐👰‍♀️

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful!! Congratulations!!

Great video! A nice cheat for when you can't or don't want to bake. Look forward to your future content. Thank you. 😊

@JC-zg8ej

2 жыл бұрын

Also I’m

Excellent tutoría! I love that you shared your icing recipe

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks girl! And I hope you try the recipe, it's so good!!

Love what you did here!!!! Great tips!🧁

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jess! ☺️☺️

Great instructions video !! Awesome ❤

Excellent. You are not only a great cake decorated but a good teacher. I am definitely going to use this for my adult son's birthday.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan! :)

Wow what a great idea 💡. Thank you

This is so clever!

I enjoy your content tremendously! I appreciate your laid-back energy and you give great tips!!

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

In my best Ross Geller voice…Thhhhhhhank youuu ! Lol But seriously I appreciate your comment, thanks girl!

Love this !!! Thank you❤️

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Super simple right?!

Thanks for the idea is so coll for a quick is worthy to watch you.

Learned a couple of thing I never knew to do. Thanks for your great tips.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Sonia! You are so welcome! 💜🙏

Wow Karolyn awesome !!! Thank you for this tip

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!🙌

Love this, you explain so well you should have way more subscribers!!!

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks girl! I’m workin on getting more, I am grateful for your support! ☺️☺️

Awesome I'm going to try this ! Thanks

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a video! I use Microsoft Word. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qomdy5WrpdLHY6Q.html

GREAT tips. Thank you

Great tips on redecorating a store bought cake!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pamela ☺️🙌🏼

Excellent video with detaile,useful instructions. Thank you.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I'm a cake designer specialist and I have to say I really enjoy your videos! You're pretty amazing! I actually learned some tricks from you! Thank you my dear! ❤

Great video!!

Love this video

I love this. Nice tips with the decorations

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Those cakes looked fine to me. I'm curious to watch your transformation.

Very helpful, thank you!!

It's Amazing How you explain in details, the process of decorating a cake. I congratulate you right now, you are my teacher. I am wanting to make cakes and with you I am learning a lot. Thank you very much and may you have a lot of success in what you do too.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you’re so sweet! I’m happy to help ☺️

Great video! Thanks

Great transformation!! Thanks for sharing .😘😊

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcella! Super quick and easy!!

@marcellamcduffie8218

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Hi there yes it is super quick I'm soooo impressed !! take care and stay safe.😘😊

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques to redo a store cake. Very informative and well done video. 🌿🌹🌿🤗

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Lule! Glad it was helpful!

Great video You rock

Very helpful ideas indeed i m glad thanks a lot!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🙌

Hi Karolyn. I did enjoy your video and as a seasoned instructor of thirty years, your explanations are very good. The only thing I would change is colouring the icing before adding the sugar. I find it best to make a large batch of white icing, separate it into containers and add colour to that. This way you're not making full batches of one colour. I enjoyed your video and look forward to seeing more.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the advice, I appreciate you!!

Love your videos!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gina, glad you like them! 😊🙏

I love your method of adding ribbon to the board and how to print and laminate logos.

These ideas are so helpful an easy thank you for sharing this so creative love ur Vedios you help so much an walk thru every step thanks 😊

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great idea!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🥰

Great idea!👍 thank you!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great tutorial 🎉 TFS

@KarolynsKakes

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Why would anybody dislike this video?? I didn’t see anything that was so unlikable! I liked it , it gave me ideas.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

(Channeling my inner Ross Geller)....Thhhhhhhankkkk youuu LOL!

Thank you so much!!

Best icing tutorial thanks

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Michele!

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. Greetings from Houston Texas ❤❤

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jenett!

I love your tutorials. Your cakes are very prety!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Excellent way of teaching for the beginners You gotta new subscriber🎉

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I am so glad I could help and appreciate the support!

This is helful for beginner thank you for sharing your vedio😊😊❤️❤️godbless!

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help! Glad you liked it :)

Great tutorial. Learned so much. You sure make it look easy!

@KarolynsKakes

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow excellent teacher 🎂

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Margarett!

This was so awesome. I think I can actually do this. 👍🏻

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You got this!🙌

Thank you so much!🥰

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

awww you are sooo beautiful queen 💖💕💝💓💓💞💕💝💞💓💖

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

You are too sweet thank youuuuuu!

I love all your videos, I've learned so much! I have a question, can you cover a supermarket cake that's frosted in regular icing with fondant if you level the icing?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Meriam! I'm sure you can, you just have to be careful because if they use a whipped icing or something that doesn't hold up well under fondant, it could be a mess.

love this idea and texture on the cake. when you make this much icing, how do you store the rest, how to use when needed again, and how long is fridge life? ty much

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruby! This icing can last up to a month stored properly in the refrigerator. Make sure it is in an airtight container. It can also freeze well up to 3 months. If you freeze or refrigerate it, take it out and leave it on the countertop to come to room temperature. Then I would add a little more vanilla and put it in the mixer to mix it all together again, as sometimes the butter can separate when it is stored.

Dear Karolyn, I've just started out doing some cake baking at home using some of the techniques you've shown in your video and found your tips to be most invaluable as I tried them for making a birthday cake for my elder of two son's who's nine. Given that my son is into things like nerf wars and soccer. If I were ever to attempt to make a soccer ball cake for him in the future. What advice would you give for baking a spherical cake?

I really enjoyed this tutorial, new subbie here!

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you Rose!🤗

I am thinking to buy a cake at the store but need to change the color of the outside frosting only. It’s a light brown and I need it a tan. Any ideas? It’s filled with a mousse type frosting. Its a chocolate ganache cake

Hi. I love the way you explain everything. I'm a beginner and really appreciate this. You mentioned that you made extra butter cream. How much more did you make for this particular cake? Can you freeze extra butter cream and if so, for how long? Thank you again. Have a blessed day.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I make so much buttercream because I go through a lot of it. Just 1 batch is good for a cake this size. But you can freeze extra, put in an airtight container. Then I'd also wrap with plastic wrap. It can be frozen for about 3 months!

Big lots sells a brand of aluminum foil that is the very best I’ve ever tried it’s Royal brand foil heavy duty it’s twice stronger and thicker than Reynolds . Hope it helps someone! And thanks for the awesome videos!

@KarolynsKakes

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow, thank you for the tip!!🙌🎉

You are an excellent instructor! Thanks for sharing your techniques. I noticed that you didn’t use supports; will that potentially be an issue?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is only 1 tier and isn't too tall, so supports aren't necessary.

That icing u have in the air tight bowl do u leave it out until your ready to use the icing again

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

You can leave it out for about a day. I usually refrigerate it if I know I won't be using it for a little bit. But if I am going to use it in a few hours, it is fine sitting out. You can pop it in the microwave at 15 second intervals to soften it out of the fridge!

Karolyn, you are a very good teacher. I love all the detail helpful hints that you put into the video. Do you have a take apart cupcakes tutorial for a baby boy's shower that you could share with your subscribers? Thank you!!!

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't make the pull apart cupcakes. I did it once and hated it so I no longer make them. I'm sorry about that!

@JJW77

Жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you, Karolyn for your speedy and honest reply. Do you have a buttercream that holds up in the summer weather and not spoil? I would like to display a buttercream cake for about 8 hrs or more...

Am not a baker but I decorate my treats very well I will be doing this for my baby Saint Patrick’s Day blues clues party next Saturday

Hi. Love how you are transparent and don’t gate keep. I’m no baker but i totally took on the responsibility of my daughters first birthday. I want to do three 6”. I don’t have a turn table, mixer, or that skinny spatula. Any advice? Can I get this done with a hand mixer? I want to do something simple but elegant. I was thinking fondant but that seems like a big risk so I was thinking just buttercream the whole thing but what decorations would be best to cover the cake for imperfections? TIA 🥰

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

You can do a simple buttercream design and it will still look pretty! Here's a recent video I made showing how to make a simple buttercream cake: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pXeuqaWvm8zFqLg.html

I’m going to do this for daughters birthday, wish me luck 😳

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

You got this!!

Guilty pleasure, 😬🤫 I looooove the icing that comes on those cakes😳 I know, so many hate it. I love both and I make my own and use your recipe for ABC except I use more shortening in mine. I’ve tried to replicate the icing on those bought from the bakery and I can not get it right. It’s driving me crazy. Love all your this videos

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Some bakery icing is AMAZING!! I remember the icing on this one wasn't great. It tasted like shortening. So it was much better with the fresh icing on it! I would love to be able to replicate that icing you're talking about!

Where do you purchase your sweetex? I can't find it here in Texas and when I do happen to find it, it's soooooo expensive! 😔

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

They have it in a local store here, but you can get it online. It is more expensive than regular shortening. But it's sold in 50 pound blocks, so it is a lot to shell out at once, but it lasts a while. You can use regular shortening, I just feel like the high ratio shortening has a smoother mouth feel and is structurally stronger and holds its shape better than regular shortening.

If it is a last minute thing, bakery closed or no time to order, a frosted & decorated cake may be all that is available, but if there is time & you only want a cake to decorate or even a cake with no frosting at all, I found most bakeries happy to help, I believe the price comes down too, so why buy one already decorated or even frosted JUST TO STRIP IT ALL OFF WHEN YOU GET HOME to waste it, time & effort, 'course if you save the frosting for reusing that's different.

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Just trying to give some options, I understand that it's not for everyone.

When you make your ABC frosting do u ever use only butter? Or always butter and shortening?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Always butter and shortening because the shortening makes the icing more stable.

@melissabarisic8888

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm in Washington State and have only made with butter. Or do a whipping cream frosting with pudding

Would you use dowels for a cake this high? I have found that dowels are necessary- especially in warm weather, so the cake layers don’t shift

@KarolynsKakes

6 ай бұрын

In warm weather I would! It's not necessary in the cooler months because the icing doesn't get very soft.

On your recipe ingredients was written 2 sticks of butter but on the video was mentioned 2 1/2 sticks which one is correct?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

2 1/2 sticks is correct, sorry about the confusion!

Get Viva paper towels- they are smooth- no pattern!

Hi,Can you share the frosting recipe?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

It’s in the description below the video ☺️☺️

I bought a Harris Teeter devils food chocolate sheet cake, removed the rather thick icing. I use small saucer and got 5 circles of what turned out to be already 2 layers of cake and ended up with a 10 layer cake. I whipped the icing with a little water and it turned blue. I iced each section with it and put in refrigerator, putting 2 in the freezer to quicken the chill. I then began stacking and icing with canned Hershey chocolate icing. The process worked great but.... as you know it began to lean. My husband ran to the store and got me a dowel and we cut it and put 2 in it, topped it with sprinkles. It was the leaning tower of chocolate but a great hit and one of the best cakes I've ever eaten. I kept it in the fridge until shortly before dinner and singing, etc. My granddaughter just had to see it cut from top to bottom. You know, that cake stayed up until it was 3/4 cut like that. That last dowel did the trick. I had a great time and it was a great hit. My 41 year old son loved it. Next morning he hit the kitchen with coffee and cake. Thanks. NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS YOURS. but I'll do it again.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Jan! I love this so much! It sounds like it was delicious. I've had coffee and cake for breakfast way too many times LOL!

@firetruck1955

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes Karolyn, It is that time of year again. I am planning my son's birthday cake. He is my stepson, in his 40s and I am making up for lost time spoiling him. I ordered a letter/number pan and may use that but will probably do another grocery store cake to my own creation. I enjoy your videos so much and its time. I"m on go.

I love it Around how much was the cost of the cake once finished?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

The cakes were $16 each, the cost of making the icing was about $4. And the topper that I got was $12. So it cost just under $50!

@vaneskyentucocina1201

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you 😊 I love the way you make edible print images I did exactly you showed in your videos❤️

Why do you dip the bench scrapper in hot water?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

The hot water heats the metal and the hot metal smooths the icing!

You can buy un frosted cake layers from the store for two dollars a layer much cheaper n not as much work

What can I use if I don’t have a non skid pad?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to think of what's sticky like that, but I'm drawing a blank. I'm sorry!

@nnekamyrie7337

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes maybe double sided tape? 🤷🏾‍♀️

Hey Karolyn, I hope you're well? This video is epic! I have a question about your turntable. I have the same one and mine judders something awful. Does yours do that? If so, is there anything I can do to stop it? Or do you know why it does it at all? Many thanks H xoxoxo

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Helen! This one is so old, I find that if I put something too heavy on there, it skips when I turn it. I have another turntable I got on eBay like 17 years ago that I use LOL I think the new Wilton turntable is better, I actually am going to get that one soon.

@helenbates2805

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes awww so its basically just a bad design? Thats a shame. I have a metal turntable which i love but, it has a mind of its own and turns as and when it feels like and also, I've had my kitchen renovated and now, when i use it, it's too high off the counter for me to decorate cake comfortably. If that makes sense? So I went back to this one as its so short but now remember why i bought a new one to begin with! Haha xoxo

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

@@helenbates2805 makes sense! Do you find that it happens all the time or only with heavy cakes?

@helenbates2805

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes pretty much all the time but we've tried adding some vaseline to the bearings underneath, we'll see in the morning, if it makes a difference! lol xoxox

Can ghee be substituted for butter?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

I've never personally worked with ghee, so I'm not sure. From what I understand, though, is the texture is more like oil? If so, you could have issues if you just replace the butter with the ghee. Other ingredients may have to be modified so the texture remains the same.

If you were to sell this cake, would you sell it for just curious 😂 just to take itself without the decorations

How do you get your icing so white?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

If you're finding that your buttercream is too yellowish / off white, you can add a TINY bit of purple to an entire batch. Like just the tip of a toothpick. The purple will cancel out the yellow hue and will make the icing whiter. Be careful though, if you add too much, it will look light purple!

@kathrynkiphart4539

3 жыл бұрын

@@KarolynsKakes thank you

I appreciate what you are doing, but if I have to do all that, why wouldn't I just make the cake s? You can get box mix for little more than a dollar a box. Taste s better than any of those cakes in a cosco, etc....

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

This was just a tutorial for beginners who either: 1. Don’t know how to bake 2. Don’t have time to bake or 3. Have a cake from a certain store that they like and want to try to decorate themselves. I get it that some people think this concept is weird though!

What did you use to crumb coat for it to be so hard after it was refrigerated

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I crumb coated the cake with my American Buttercream, the recipe is in the description!

Are you freezing between steps ?

@KarolynsKakes

Жыл бұрын

Nope! I didn't freeze these.

You mean 90 degree angle for straight up and down ☺️

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Words are hard sometimes! 😂😂

What was the point of smoothing the icing the first time ?! If she made those final marks 😳😏🤨

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It just gives a smooth surface to work on. I have found that it turns out better if you add the texture onto smooth buttercream rather than try to do it right on the cake in one shot. But that's just me, I'm sure it works the other way for many people!

Would you tell people it's homemade? I would, 100% ha ha 🎯

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

It’s semi homemade!! 🤣🤣

That's amazing but I care about how the cake tastes. Does it taste good or the same? I hate the icing on those cakes, glad you removed it!! ❤

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I actually tried the icing once I removed it and it tasted like chemicals! I really made this video for people who are either beginners, who don't want to or don't have the time to bake, or who have a certain cake that they like but want to make it their own.😊

It's a shame you couldn't reuse the roses. Take them off when you first take out the cake or freeze it a little then leave the cake. Use the extra icing for cake pops

Nice guide to decorating cake :) but I really can't understand why you'd buy the cakes!?! I could bake the cakes in about the same time and have less work and mess

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

Some people have cakes that they like, but want to decorate them themselves! It's a very specific situation LOL

I didn't know you can tear duck tape.

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

That's so funny I didn't know that either until I saw my friend do it LOL!

Do you know of any soy and corn free shortening?

@KarolynsKakes

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but I am not sure if there is a product out there like that.

I don’t really get paying $20-30 for prepaid cakes. Why not just use a box cake?

@KarolynsKakes

2 жыл бұрын

I really made this video for beginners who either don't have time to bake or have a cake from a certain store that they like and want to practice on or make their own. 😊

@grandmasadvice4791

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for replying. Where are you located?