Why does my icing slide off my cake?

Table of Contents:

1. Why does my icing slide off my cake?
2. What can I use if I don't have icing spatula?
3. Can I frost a cake without a turntable?
4. Can you use a butter knife to ice a cake?
5. What knife do you use to ice a cake?

Why does my icing slide off my cake?

A frosting that is too thin moves on the cake, which can cause it to slide from the cake and take portions of your cake with it. Test for a medium consistency by spreading the frosting in the mixing bowl with a spatula -- you want it to spread easily.

What can I use if I don't have icing spatula?

If you don't have an icing spatula, you can use the back, straight edge of a large knife to smooth your buttercream and then clean up the bottom of your cake plate with a paper towel. Next, take a freezer bag and fill it with your icing. Push the icing into one corner and twist the bag.

Can I frost a cake without a turntable?

The best substitute for a traditional turntable is its shorter, less expensive cousin, the lazy Susan. Pull the spice bottles off the one in your cupboard, or stop by the home goods store to pick up an inexpensive one. ... If you need a little more height, place your lazy Susan on a cake stand or box.

Can you use a butter knife to ice a cake?

Layering and Filling with Butter Knife You want to put your frosting in the middle and then spread it out in a gentle circular motion. It's like a wave pattern that you do to spread it out. Keep a very light pressure here, being careful not to break the cake.

What knife do you use to ice a cake?

Dollop icing in centre of cake, then use a butter knife or palette knife to spread icing outwards into a thin, even layer. Leave excess icing around edge to ice the sides. Spread icing from top edge down the sides of the cake, adding more icing when needed.