Go-To Tools for Perfectly Smooth Buttercream Cakes
This month I’m sharing our go-to tools for perfectly smooth buttercream cakes.
Learning to ice a flawlessly smooth cake is a labor of love, but it helps if you have the right tools to set you up for success. If you’re interested in a video lesson of how we use these tools to create perfectly smooth buttercream cakes with crisp edges, check out our Cake Building Fundamentals course!
First up, scrapers! We like to use a variety of scrapers, depending on the size of the cake. These NY Cake scrapers are great for creating sharp, even, sides and the Dritz EZY-Hem works wonders on pesky air bubbles in the final scrape. We use these scrapers in our cake studio:
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The next invaluable tool for a perfect smooth coat is a turntable that rotates effortlessly. This one is our favorite for achieving a silky smooth finish: 12" Turntable
These essential tools will set you up for silky smooth buttercream cakes! Have questions? Leave them in the comments below!
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