How to Frost a Half Sheet Cake

***EDIT*** What I do now is I put down parchment on a cutting board, cover it in buttercream then lay the chilled cake on top and smoosh it down until it's level. Put the cardboard on top, fill the sides and ice it until its smooth with the bench scraper, put it in the freezer for 30 minutes then flip it back over and peel off the parchment that way you dont have to flip the buttercream. Dont know why I didnt think of that before.

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[momofmanda]

I freeze my layers as well!!! I wrap each layer in Saran Wrap while the cake is still warm. That freezes in all of the moisture that would normally evaporate as the cake is cooling. I ice them the next day. My cakes don’t have a chance to thaw until after they are iced. Result = the most incredibly moist cake!!!

[l.gambino]

Who else can agree that watching her trim and slice the cake in half was so satisfying! ❤ I love this video great job!

[eileenturner]

I’m a Pastry 👩‍🍳 Chef, and I so admire her skills. Her cake turned out beautiful. It doesn’t matter what road she took! Keep up the good work!

[margaretrutherford]

This was amazing... I have decorated cakes for my family and never had one so smooth. It makes one appreciate the work that goes into the cakes you buy in the bakery... Beautiful job!

[tlterrell]

Thank you for taking time out of your life to record this video for people like me who is learning! You flipped that cake like a PRO!!! Loved it! Thanks again!

[jessicaledee]

OMG how rude some comments.She's just teaching her method of doing it.If you don't like it don't use it.You don't have to insult her way of doing things.She's a professional she's doing this to help people that want to learn.I love it and to me it's a great way.

[cheeseandcrackers]

At first I thought she was crazy flipping the cake all over but DAMN! That's amazing!!! Great job!!!

[kayleemcgurthy]

Honestly brilliant for those who aren't that great with butter cream. I have a wedding cake to make, and the clients want just butter cream. I was dreading it, but I think it will be a lot easier this way. Thank you!!

[marisacherry]

First I want to say Thank You, my entire business started because I saw one of your cake tutorials. I used to follow this method (because I basically followed all your tutorials to start with) I've since moved on to acrylic boards

If anyone else has trouble with this method or is as clumsy as I am, spring for the acrylic cake boards. Im not the steadiest or most talented caker out there but now I can ice a flawlessly smooth sheet cake in about 10 minutes (not including splitting and filling it)

[terryful]

I have watched this tutorial several times and each time it;s very easy to follow. Lastly, please continue to share your techniques and not even consider those who post negative comments. Thank you.

[mamabear]

Even if you can get your tops flat this is much faster!!!
I tried this today and it is a fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing❤

[johnjap]

Cutting off the edges makes perfect butter cream bowl cleaners!
Just my opinion.... always make more icing.... lol 😂

[lynellaycock]

This is absolutely incredible!! I took many cake decorating classes but was never happy with how the icing looked prior to decorating. I look forward to trying this method! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[janedoe]

Oh my goodness, very impressive little trick. 😳 I’m a semi-retired
Pastry Chef (over 35 years) I’ve never seen this trick. Then again I’m
not computer savvy and there was no internet way back when! I really
enjoy watching you work. Are you Professionally Trained? Your corners
are extremely sharp and wonderfully neat. I get annoyed with cake decorators
who pipe a ribbon/ruffle up the corners where the edges meet. (My own
pet peeve.) LOL Thank You for sharing your knowledge with everyone.
😊 Linda

[dixieman]

Excellent video. Thank you so much. You cut the cake in half so perfectly. You’re a CAKE SURGEON. 😊

[puffscott]

I suck at buttercream cakes. thank you for this alternative way, this will probably work for me.

[TikkaMasalaa]

Love the flipping chill board cheat. Awesome for perfecting smoothness.

[leighhoward]

Thanks so much Liz. He wants this cake that you made. Just like it. He is a "special" young man. He will be 31 but is handicapped. Which is why i said special because i don't like to use the words mental or handicapped. Never like them words. Have always told him he is loved and special because God made him special. Thats how he has made it through school and life so far. I showed him your cake and he said thats it momma. How sweet. Thanks again Liz.

[tigerlilly]

I'd like to personally thank you for your tips and tricks. It certainly helped this novice home baker out tremendously when it came to making my sons Birthday cake. I have never done it before but with your guidance and easy to understand techniques my cake came out perfectly. So much so that all the mothers thought that it was a bought cake done by a professional. I can't take all the credit of course, because without you I would be still stuck and possibly cursing at that darn cake in promising never to take on this task again. !!!! You provided me with such great confidence that I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you and tour tutorials.Many Thanks. As for the know it alls out there, why don't you do something more constructive with your life, instead of dishing on another persons techniques. If you can't learn something new, then move on and leave your negative comments to yourselves. If you can't add anything positive then don't add anything at all.

[JPD-]

I learned a lot. Love the way you fill the cake. Great job. Thank you!