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5 Simple Professional Cake & Cupcake Decorating Techniques (with Swiss Meringue Buttercream)

Learn five impressively simple ways to decorate cakes and cupcakes using Swiss meringue buttercream: ice cream scoop domes, ruffled collar cakes, two-tone soft-serve swirls, ombre color effects, and beautiful buttercream roses. These techniques require minimal specialized equipment and will make your baked goods look bakery-quality at home.

IntermediateAmericanServes 12

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Source Video
1h 5m
Prep
20m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 35m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$19.25
Total cost
$1.60
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  • Ombre Cake Effect

Safety Warnings

  • Raw or undercooked egg whites may pose a risk of salmonella. Use pasteurized egg whites if concerned.
  • Hot sugar mixtures can cause burns. Handle with care and use oven mitts if needed.
  • Food coloring can stain hands and surfaces.

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