Of course, decorating a cake is not as easy as it sounds, but with these 5 cake-decoration techniques and tips it will definitely be easier and more enjoyable. In any case, making a cake that is both beautiful and good can be quite a challenge.
Make your cake stand out with these cake-decoration techniques and tips
Tip #1: Never decorate a warm cake
Never start decorating a cake when it is still warm or even just taken out of the oven. Wait for it to cool! This will avoid melted icing. Place the cooled cake in the freezer for a day or so and only then decorate it. You will see – with this cake decoration technique, the icing definitely stays the way you want it to be.
Tip #2: Use the right tools
Recommended tools for perfect cake decorating:
- A Cake Turntable makes it easier for you to smooth out the cake so that it is even on all sides of the pastry.
- Piping tips and bags for applying icing and creating various patterns and designs;
- Serrated cake leveling knife where the blade should be longer than the diameter of your cake because it will make it easier to get flat layers. This will prevent them from wobbling when stacked on top of each other.
- Cake Smoother for a sharper finish when applying icing;
- Spatula for adding texture and creating patterns in the icing.
Decorating the cake with a piping bag
Tip #3: Crumb coat done right
Apply Crumb Coat. This is the initial, thin layer of frosting that is first spread over the top and sides of the cake to seal and hold all the crumbs. Thus, when applying the final layer – icing or buttercream, you will not see any crumbs. The cake is ready to be decorated with edible toppings.
Tip #4: Don’t marry yourself to buttercream
Play around with different types of icing. Classic Buttercream is available, but you can also try other icing mixes like meringue buttercream, cream cheese icing, or whipped cream icing.
Tip #5: Follow your heart 🙂
Decorate the cake according to your own inspiration. Fresh flowers and fruits are available for you. But you can also use countless other edible decorations such as fondant, sugar paste, or edible toppings. These can add a unique and personal touch to your cake. 
Finished cake according to cake decoration techniques
Practice makes perfect, and we hope our cake decoration techniques and tricks will help you on your way.