Rustic Cake Frosting Techniques

This country wedding cake diy shows you the steps in decorating a rustic cake.

Rustic cake frosting techniques.

Think of the cake in quarters and tackle one quarter at a time turning the cake stand as you go. Aim to get the cake covered with frosting first. Smooth out the frosting or create swirls or other textures. That way they remain chilled and firm as i spackle on more frosting.

The key to a professional looking result when frosting any cake is the crumb coat this term is thrown around a lot and really its a very simple concept. Once it is frosted and chilled i take out the layers one at a time starting with the base. Start frosting the top of the cake by placing a bit of buttercream on the top and smoothing it with an offset spatula turning the cake on your turntable as you smooth. Smooth out the frosting or create any look you like once the cake is frosted you can go back and beautify.

Frost and smooth the top of the cake. Even better since texture and movement are the names of the game this cake design is easily one of the simplest pinterest worthy frosting jobs to recreate. Crumb coat your cake and place it in the fridge for at least an hour or freezer for at least 30 minutes. Three simple buttercream icing techniques a love knot rope and burlap leaves for flowers.

You should have enough frosting on the top of the cake that it extends about inch beyond the top edges. Like a spectacular sugar filled current waves of icing swell and crash on rustic home style cakes for deliciously messy look that even perfectionists can get on board with. Use the large offset palette knife to slather your cake with a thick layer of buttercream. This is more than a crumb coat you need to really even out your cake.

Mine was about 1 2 inch thick. Recommendations are found in each of the rustic frosting techniques outlined in this post.