The WRONG Way to Decorate a Cake! Common Mistakes When Cake Decorating | Georgia's Cakes

Having taught multiple students how to decorate cakes with buttercream, I've picked up on the most common mistakes people tend to make. Cake decorating IS HARD but this tutorial may point out where you may be going wrong! From holding your palette knife or scraper slightly differently, to the pressure you apple to the cake, hopefully this video will help you tackle those annoying air bubbles and uneven surfaces.

Enjoy! x

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[traddymom]

You have taught an old dog new tricks! I've been decorating cakes for 35 years with much frustration and taking a lot of time. Thank you for sharing these techniques with us!!

[barrymorgenstern]

Cannot thank you enough. I've been making every single one of the mistakes for more years than you've been alive. Can't wait to work on another cake with this tutorial right beside me on my tablet.

[egjaniccy]

I've never seen anyone explaining it so well, with so much detail. So useful. Thank you so much!

[RamblinRick_]

I love that she demonstrates the WRONG way to do something, the results thereof, then the RIGHT way. So many videos just show the right method. Just discovered her channel (subscribed, of course) Will be binge-watching for a while.
sidebar (totally unrelated): her Aussie accent helps...LOL

[nancyanderson]

I just had to subscribe because you are so helpful and so clear. I am 83 and I'm just starting this as a hobby. I used to do a little bit of it when I was younger and I have all my mother's cake decorating equipment. A grandchild just asked me to make their wedding cake. Wish me luck. But with your videos I don't need as much luck just knowledge. And you have it for sure. ♥️♥️♥️

[Rubyrose]

This is the best video I’ve seen on how to decorate the cake. And the only one I’ve seen that slows down to explain and show the details where there are issues in my current technique. Thank you!

[halla]

I loved this video. Showing in detail what is actually wrong explains even to experienced bakers why sometimes it suddenly doesn't work. Great tutorial!

[venomthepoisonwolf]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.. This tutorial is completely a game changer.. These simple tips have elevated my cake game.. The most useful tip for me was holding the bench scraper at the bottom and the way you applied the buttercream for the initial coating.. My cake ALWAYS comes out with the top being narrow and the bottom is wider and I can usually cover it with decorations, BUT now I just did a cake using these techniques and it’s a game changer.. Again Thank You and many blessings 🙏🏾❤️

[praiseokorodudu]

This is the best online tutorial I have ever watched my entire life
Thank you love ❤ you a life saver!

[Ayshhh-vy]

Have watched tons for frosting a cake, but NO other videos been this helpful!!! Literally the best practical video on this topic!!! ❤❤

[pamsmith]

What a great teacher! Brilliant help for someone who is used to covering with sugarpaste.

[cookingwhim]

Her crumb coat is better than my final coat 😂

[djroguefireify]

You have pre-emptively saved my daughter's first birthday cake. Thank you!

[xxSydneyFox]

This video has reignited my interest in cakes! I was always disappointed with the end result but your video has given me confidence that i can make something so beautiful too!

[bambothariet]

Your hands are blessed and knowledgeable inside . Almost everything you corrected here is what I used to do. Thanks alot

[asinguzaflavia]

This is the most helpful icing cake video i have seen my entire life…
Wish me luck tomorrow..😊

[ishitayadav]

First time someone show in detail decorating process

[preciousnwafor]

I must say I appreciate you taking your time to explain in detail what not to do and what happens when we do it the wrong way ☺️

[LaurettaOnwuzuligbo]

Thank you so much
This is all of my mistakes in one video. I pray this helps me get better

[roualhoujeiri]

Why am I just finding this now? I have been making everything she says NOT to do😂 thank you so much for explaining this so well and thoroughly!