I wanted to share with you how quick and easy the frosting technique is that I used on my Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake.
I have only ever used this method on whipped cream (as in Cool Whip) so at this point I can only recommend it for that type of frosting.
Here is all I did!
Apply a thick layer of whipped cream. This works better when it is chilled.
Well. I should start out by saying a did a rough crumb coat in vanilla frosting. Not whipped cream.
Just in case some of the cake wanted to peek through after I 'combed' the frosting.
Am I confusing you yet?
Here is how I did it.
Get a piece of sturdy paper like a heavy card stock or even cardboard. Draw a design on the edge, cut out the negative, then 'comb' the paper around the edge of the cake. (taking away the excess frosting)
If you happen to have a rotating cake stand, this would be a great time to use it.
With the simple half circle design I made you get this effect:
Now, this is by no means an original concept. Professional cake decorators have these handy dandy tools already!
But I dont. And I wanted to try something new. So I just made my own. And you can too!
The fun thing is, you can make any design that suits your fancy. I even tried a geometric design.
Since I was having so much fun with the different looks, I decided to simplify a bit and do a basic smooth finish.
With a little spike on top.
But then I thought about cutting into a cake with that crazy spike on top and decided to change it yet again. So I ended up with a classic vertical design. (tutorial for this design here)
And then, because Easter is just a few short days away... I wanted to share this.
Its supposed to be an Easter Egg... but I think I got a little over zealous in the design department.
Live and learn! :)
Happy Easter to you and yours!
*****
Oh, and for more Easter fun I joined the party over at Tidymom's blog. Is there anything you are loving?? You can link up too! I'm Loving It
It is AMAZING what you can hide inside a cake! How long did the egg take you? Again I say, Amazing!! And the frosting tip is neat too :)
Posted by: Sarah | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:46 PM
I love it!! the Easter egg is so cool!! :)
Posted by: Joy | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:47 PM
I love your surprises inside your cakes. I don't have the patience to do that!
Some places have things that have designs to do cake sides. I used to have a large triangle one that had a different cut on each side.
Posted by: Renee | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:50 PM
Beautiful and amazing as usual, Amanda! The egg in the cake is perfect!
Posted by: Anna | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Amanda!! This is insane. In a good way. You amaze me!!
Posted by: Cookbook Queen | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:56 PM
That's so awesome, I never thought of doing this! It's kind of dumb and random, but I've never really thought of icing an actual cake with whipped cream. I love the Easter egg, it's really pretty!
Posted by: Mrs. Puma | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Great tutorial! I can't wait to try it. I don't think you were over zealous with the egg design at all!
Posted by: naomi | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:59 PM
You must be able to read my mind! I was just at the grocery store searching for this recipe to make for Easter! I'm pretty sure mine won't be as beautiful but it will be yummy! Thanks and happy Easter to you and your family!
Posted by: Liz | Apr 21, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Amazing! I may try something like this for Mother's Day!
Posted by: Shannon Marie | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:01 PM
that is great! What frosting are you using for these teqniques? Looks alost whippedin one photo.
Posted by: Teresa zomparelli | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:05 PM
I think the best part of it Mrs. Puma is that it tastes so darn good! :)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Holy Crud!!! This looks phenomenal, you continue to amaze me!! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Nixon | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Oh my gosh. There is no way you overdid it. The egg looks awesome! You have to share how you did that!
Posted by: Tessa | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:19 PM
That's it! I'm headed to your house for Easter!
Posted by: Robyn | Add a Pinch | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:25 PM
It looks JUST like an easter egg. And so delicious.
Posted by: Jenny | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Ack! What a surprise! I love it!! Love love love!!
Posted by: In Katrina's Kitchen | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Absolutely wonderful!! The easter egg is just perfect ~ and I have no idea how you thought of it. Thanks so much for sharing.
How's the little one doing?
xo
Pat
Posted by: Pat | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:51 PM
This is so cool! I am offically addicted to your blog. Everything you make is absolutely beautiful and I love all of your ideas!
I am in the process of planning my best friend's bachelorette party for this summer, and I plan on attempting a couple of your cakes. Possibly the GORGEOUS hydrangea cake and maybe a vertical layer cake with a chocolate monogram standing up on top.
Thank you for being so amazing. :)
Posted by: Meagan | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:54 PM
So THAT's how you do that cool frosting! Thanks for the tutorial! Love the Easter Egg, too, which I think I will leave to you this year! :-)
Posted by: Simple Girl | Apr 21, 2011 at 08:54 PM
My mind is spinning on the egg in the middle....you are amazing!
Posted by: 3Brothers | Apr 21, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Oh my gosh, that easter egg is amazing! I really need to try one of your surprise-inside cakes soon. :-) So cool!
Posted by: Leah | Apr 21, 2011 at 09:22 PM
These are such great ideas. And I love the Easter egg!
Posted by: Meghan @ Cupcakes with Sprinkles | Apr 21, 2011 at 09:25 PM
Great tips, LOVE the Easter Egg. Hope you are doing well and baby too :)
Posted by: Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} | Apr 21, 2011 at 09:38 PM
Unbelievable easter egg!! You are amazing and get me baking! Thank you I am baker!!
Posted by: Possible Baker | Apr 21, 2011 at 09:46 PM
I LOVE the egg inside your cake! My next baking goal is to recreate one of your designs! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Marina | Apr 21, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Now I'm going to be waiting for the tutorial on that egg. You know that, right?! Do you just hold your breath every time you cut open one of your surprise cakes? It has to be just like unwrapping a present!
Posted by: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles | Apr 21, 2011 at 10:17 PM
OMG!
Posted by: Bridee Schrier | Apr 21, 2011 at 10:22 PM
superb,..-)
Posted by: notyet100 | Apr 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Gorgeous cake! I love the Easter egg inside. :D
Hugs,
Snoopy :D
http://www.snoopyshomemadefun.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Snoopy | Apr 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Absolutely AMAZING! YOu are so creative and your love of your craft shines thorough in EVERYthing you do!
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | Apr 21, 2011 at 11:07 PM
And here I was thinking it's just a frosting tutorial - and you surprise us with a hidden easter egg! I wonder what's hidden in that mind of yours - you keep churning out so many creative ideas!!
Posted by: Janine Liang | Apr 21, 2011 at 11:19 PM
I love it! The egg is awesome.
Posted by: lauren @ sassy molassy | Apr 21, 2011 at 11:34 PM
I never tire of seeing your *surprise inside* cakes. This one is another wonderful delight. Happy Easter to you and your family Amanda.
Posted by: Paula | Apr 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM
SO SO SO pretty!
Posted by: Melanie Beth | Apr 22, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Please post a tutorial for the Easter egg inside the cake!! I would love to be able to do it!!
Posted by: Sara | Apr 22, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Once again, you never cease to amaze me! Beautiful!
Posted by: Amy K | Apr 22, 2011 at 04:42 AM
I tried to make a holiday ornament inside a cake at Christmas (feeling isnpired by you) and I managed to make a complete mess out of it. There are no words for how impressed I am by this. Wow. Lisa theenchantedoven.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lisa | Apr 22, 2011 at 05:46 AM
you´re so amazing!!! kisses from Lisboa.
Posted by: Reb | Apr 22, 2011 at 05:54 AM
That is absolutely awesome. I wish I had your talent.
Posted by: Beverly | Apr 22, 2011 at 06:12 AM
I can only imagine how exciting it must be to sit at your dessert table when you cut into a cake. Everyone must be on the edge of their seats wondering what amazing surprise you came up with this time! Fantastic!
Posted by: Tricia | Apr 22, 2011 at 07:09 AM
You always blow my mind with your stunning cakes Amanda!! JUST gorgeous!!
Happy Easter!
Posted by: TidyMom | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:09 AM
I love the surprise! Happy Easter!
Posted by: cara @ the boys made me do it | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Good Lord, Lady! You amaze me.
Posted by: Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:31 AM
I LOVE the egg inside!!! HAPPY EASTER!!
Posted by: colleen | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:46 AM
I clicked over for the cool icing tutorial but I almost fainted when I saw that egg pattern in the cake. I am speechless.
Posted by: jennie w. | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:52 AM
How fun are YOU and this special Easter cake. Excellent decorating tips that I will certainly use. I had not a clue I could cut the board and do all that stuff.
Posted by: marla {family fresh cooking} | Apr 22, 2011 at 08:53 AM
WOW! That Easter Egg is amazing! I love the tips for using whipped topping! Where do you find all this energy with a new baby? I'm going to befriend the cake ladies at Costco this week...
Happy Easter!!!
Posted by: Londa | Apr 22, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Everything you touch turns to Yum!
Posted by: Angela | Apr 22, 2011 at 09:08 AM
oooohhhhh!!!! wooooowwww! mom can we make that cake today????? that is all that just came out of my little girls mouth! very cool Amanda- thanks for the frosting tips :) Have a Happy Easter!
Posted by: HeatherChristo | Apr 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Amanda...lol, you MUST post your Peep cake from last year!
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