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
Total cost:$19.25
Per serving:$1.60
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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