Cake decorating tips + tricks:
2) Purchase a rotating cake turntable which will make decorating a lot easier.
3) Make sure your cake is 100% cool before you frost it. You can do this by putting it in the freezer.
4) Level your cake (slice off the top so that it's completely flat) with a serrated knife.
5) Apply a crumb coat, which is a light coating of frosting that seals in any crumbs so they don't get into the final layer of frosting.
6) Use an icing spatula to spread the frosting, followed by a cake smoother to cover it evenly.
7) To decorate, use a pastry bag with tips and be sure to practice first. Put your icing in the pastry bag and draw out your designs on a sheet of wax paper. This will help you get the hang of it.
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