Cake Icing Tutorial. Add a large dollop of icing to the side of the cake. How about an amazing cake decorating compilation showing you some of my favorite design schemes.
Pipe frosting all the way around the top edge of the cake optional then use a straight spatula or an off-set spatula to add frosting around 1 to 1 ½ cups to the top of the cake. Smooth the sides by holding the spatula against the side of the cake with a slight angle pointing away from the cake. If more is needed apply a small amount of frosting on the side of the cake and gently spread it all the way around using more icing as needed.
This tequila lime margarita cake is made with three layers of moist lime cake filled with zesty lime curd and topped with silky smooth buttercream and a boozy margarita gelatin on top.
Pull the icing in towards the middle of the cake making the corner level with the top of the cake. Pull the icing in towards the middle of the cake making the corner level with the top of the cake. Add a large dollop of icing to the side of the cake. Fit the mixer with the whisk attachment and beat all of the ingredients together on low speed until combined.