There are several factors that go into frosting a wedding or special occasion cake with buttercream so that it comes out crisp and symmetrical.

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3 Keys to Smooth Cake Frosting

#1 Start out with a type of buttercream frosting that is completely smooth without lumps or air bubbles.

#2 Use the “Take-Away Method,” which involves the refrigerator for temperature control and leverage.

#3 Learn how to angle and manipulate basic frosting tools effectively.

My buttercream frosting recipes & techniques
are now available in the following book:
Smooth Buttercream Cake Frosting

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