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!
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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
Awesome, simply AWESOME! You are so talented Amanda!
Posted by: Marian (Sweetopia) | Apr 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM
you are incredible! i love this and I love all of your tips! xx
Posted by: susan | Apr 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Stunningly gorgeous cake and great frosting tutorial. You amaze me with your talent!
Posted by: Jamie | My Baking Addiction | Apr 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I love the Easter egg, and I'm always overzealous with designs!
Posted by: Shaina | Apr 22, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Beautiful and amazing Amanda!
I want to wish you a blessed and wonderful Easter. God bless
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | Apr 22, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Love the spikes on top cake!
Happy Easter lovely Amanda!
Posted by: Wenderly | Apr 22, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Super cute!!
Posted by: holly | Apr 22, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Thank you so much for posting this before Easter, because I wanted to make the cake for the holiday. Unfortunately my lame mother in law decided to make every one pay 27$ a head to go out to brunch rather than stay at home with family and enjoy some delicious home cooking and your strawberry shortcake. Grrr.. I'm making it anyway... and possibly eating all by myself.
Posted by: PacNWgirl | Apr 22, 2011 at 01:16 PM
You are seriously so amazing with the cakes.
Posted by: Esi | Apr 22, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Great tips and a great cake! Happy Easter!!
Posted by: Tracy | Apr 22, 2011 at 03:01 PM
That´s incredible, really incredible !!!
I´ve got no words to say you.
Kisses
Posted by: Hilda | Apr 22, 2011 at 04:38 PM
This is too easy, and yet I've never seen this tool before. Thanks for show and telling.
Posted by: Danielle Renee | Apr 22, 2011 at 05:53 PM
You are a cake queen! I am now going to try to find that Peep cake. I bet it's fabulous.
Posted by: Nancy @SensitivePantry | Apr 22, 2011 at 06:40 PM
No you didn't!!!!!!!! I need to know how you come up with these ideas, you've always got something creative up your sleeve.
Posted by: Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen | Apr 22, 2011 at 07:42 PM
You.Are.Incredible.
Happy Easter to you and your sweet family, Amanda! ♥
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Apr 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM
This is one blog that I just love to visit. This is the only place where I can drool and gain weight without eating. Sooooooo many good things to eat and see. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: sg - KS | Apr 23, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Gorgeous cake!! I don't know how you are doing this with a new baby - for the first few months here we were lucky to have clean clothes and dinner made! lol
The Easter egg surprise in the cake is just gorgeous. I made your buttercream frosting tonight for some Easter cupcakes I'm taking to dinner tomorrow and the recipe is perfect! : ) Thanks for sharing your recipes, ideas and inspiration. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter!
Aimee @
justkiddingaroundatlanta.blogspot.com
Posted by: aimee | Apr 23, 2011 at 08:02 PM
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Michele
Posted by: Michele | Apr 23, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Amanda, this is absolutely stunning!
What size pans do you use and what recipe for your cakes? Your layers are so thick, exactly the result I'm going for, but haven't quite figured out yet.
Thanks in advance, Hilary
Posted by: Hilary B | Apr 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM
So beautiful and creative! You are so talented!
Posted by: Miri Leigh | Apr 24, 2011 at 12:21 AM
Beautiful! Love the idea to cut out paper to make fancy edges.
Posted by: Melissa | Apr 24, 2011 at 08:52 PM
AMAZING !!!!
Thank you once again for everything you share. I love the frosting designs and... Well, what can I say about the easter egg? Awesome.
Posted by: morgana | Apr 25, 2011 at 02:17 AM
i have a comb, but i never considered making my own--thanks for pulling the string on that light bulb! love the egg. :)
Posted by: grace | Apr 25, 2011 at 05:21 PM
LOVE the frosting technique! Will definitely have to try it on the next cake I bake!
Posted by: Lynne | Apr 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM
I was wondering how you did such a smooth pattern on your strawberry shortcake! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Jen | Apr 26, 2011 at 05:13 PM
I wish I had 1/2 your talent!!! I would settle for 1/100th!! Thanks for the delish post!
Posted by: trish | Apr 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Wow, that cake is so cute.
Posted by: Heather Hands | Apr 27, 2011 at 01:39 AM
Fantastic tips...love the various edges you did on the cakes. Genius to use heavy card stock like that. Thank you for another brilliant idea!
Posted by: Darla @ Bakingdom | Apr 29, 2011 at 08:35 AM
The Easter egg cake is amazing. Please tell us how you did that!!!
Posted by: Linda G. | May 11, 2011 at 09:45 AM
okay just a fyi i really really really like and appreciate that your links open in a new window! soooo THANK YOU
Posted by: ashleylikescupcakes | May 12, 2011 at 01:45 PM
This was such a wonderful post, and definitely one I will save the next time I frost a cake! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bagel Boss Catering | Jul 04, 2011 at 05:21 AM
I love the Easter egg inside. I just don't understand how you got the Easter egg to appear inside of the cake. I have scanned your website for a 1/2 hr. (?) trying to find step by step photo instructions on how to do this and could not find any. :( Would you be willing and able to send me an email with these instructions please? I would really appreciate it.
I also really loved the colors of your rainbow cakes and the cross inside your other cake and for what you stand for (your Christian values).
God bless.
Posted by: Tamboliya | Jul 09, 2011 at 05:03 PM
I was impressed with the outside decorating of the cake, but then the came the inside!!!! Wow is all I can say. You must have the patience of Job! I just love it.
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