How To Decorate Cakes With Store-Bought Icing?

This video provides tips on how to use store-bought icing for cake decorating, including piping, smoothing, and texturing. The video explains that store-bought frosting is typically denser and sweeter than homemade varieties, but there are ways to improve its texture, flavor, and color.

One of the most popular techniques for using store-bought icing is piping, which involves dipping cookies into the melted frosting until they look like royalty. Place the cookies on a cookie sheet with a rack on top and let them dry. Most store-bought frosting brands are bland and rely on sugary sweetness as the main flavor. To enhance the quality and taste of your icing, you can add interesting flavors such as fruit preserves, nuts, or candies.

To make store-bought icing more appealing, scrape it into a mixing bowl and stir vigorously or use a mixer until smooth and creamy. You can also use canned frosting to create a buttercream that is bright white, fluffy, and filled with sweetness. To make the frosting, mix it in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, pour in ½ cup of powdered sugar, and microwave it for about 15 seconds to thin it. Pour the icing over the cake just enough to cover it, then reheat the remaining icing and repeat the process.

In summary, store-bought icing is a versatile and convenient way to decorate baked goods. By following these tips, you can elevate your cake decorating skills and create a visually appealing and delicious cake.

How do you decorate a cake with ready made icing?

To make icing for a cake, start by kneading the icing first to achieve the desired consistency. Prepare the cake surface with jam or buttercream as an adhesive, dust your work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar, and rotate the icing between rolls to avoid sticking to the table. Measure the size of the icing by holding it vertically against the cake, horizontally across the top, and vertically again at the other side. Once the icing is the right size, roll it back over the rolling pin and drape it gently over the cake to avoid air bubbles.

Smooth the icing over the top of the cake and gently around the top edges. Use a cake turntable to smooth the icing around the side of the cake. If there are pleats, gently pull them out and smooth them down with your hand. Cut off the excess with a sharp knife for a clean and crisp finish.

Experiment with ready-to-roll icing approaches and explore a wide spectrum of colors to create a festive birthday cake. Cut the bunting triangles into cheerful rows of triangles by hand or use a cutter for a crisper look. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create bunting flags with motion.

How to make store-bought frosting better for cake decorating?

To enhance the flavor of canned frosting, add chopped chocolate, toffee bits, or butterscotch chips to create a dynamic texture. To boost the flavor, sift cocoa powder into vanilla frosting to turn it into chocolate, or add a pinch of finely ground espresso powder to chocolate frosting to bring out even more chocolate flavor. This will create a homemade quality and add a unique touch to the frosting.

Are you supposed to mix store-bought icing?

To create a high-quality frosting, start with a favorite brand and flavor. Mix the frosting in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, incorporating air to make it fluffy and enhance flavor. Add mix-ins gradually and taste as you go. To achieve the right consistency, beat sifted powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time to thicken the frosting. If it’s too thick or stiff, beat it with a mixer on high speed to incorporate air. If not enough, beat in milk, cream, coffee, or flavored coffee creamer 1 tablespoon at a time.

A spatula that can stand upright in the frosting is a good consistency for spreading. Microwaving canned frosting to create a pourable glaze is a clever technique, but less successful with doctored frosting due to the different melting times and methods for the additions.

How do you heat store-bought frosting?

The frosting should be heated in the microwave for a period of 10 seconds. It should then be removed from the can and placed in a bowl, taking care to avoid overheating. The texture is to be appreciated.

Should I bake icing before or after?

Before icing a cake, it is essential to wait until it has completely cooled. This is because cakes are fragile when hot, and spreading the icing may cause breakage and crumbs, which can spoil the smooth finish. Additionally, if the cake is too hot, the icing may melt into the cake, making it runny. Betty Crocker ™ recommends waiting 2-3 hours for the cake to cool completely before icing it. After that, add a crumb coat and refrigerate the cake for up to 30 minutes before icing it to your heart’s content. This will allow you to enjoy the cake’s smooth finish and the icing to adhere properly.

How do you make store bought cake icing fluffy?

To make canned frosting taste homemade, simply whip it up in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or an electric mixer. This will aerate the frosting for a fluffier consistency and add a little dairy, such as freshly whipped cream for a delicate texture, softened cream cheese for tanginess and creaminess, or softened butter for a buttercream frosting. These dairy products will dilute the sweetness of the canned frosting, which is often intoxicatingly sweet.

To amp up the flavor of canned frosting, you can add peanut butter, fruit preserves or jam, nutella, marshmallow creme, cookie butter, or a citrus curd. You can use anywhere from ½ cup to 1 cup for one (16-ounce) tub of frosting. Add salt to bring out their flavors, and for a quicker and more concentrated boost of flavor, add flavored extracts (vanilla, almond, lemon, peppermint, etc.) and syrups (caramel, mocha, coconut).

If you’re feeling daring, add a couple tablespoons of booze (such as Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Calvados, Amaretto, or Limoncello) and a zing of caffeine. Finally, sprinkle in instant espresso powder or strongly brewed coffee for a more authentic homemade frosting experience.

What is the most stable frosting for cake decorating?

Italian meringue buttercream is recommended for stability in layer cakes or intricate designs, while Swiss Meringue buttercream offers a thicker texture with sugar syrup. Buttercreams are the largest type of frosting, offering unique textures, flavors, ingredients, modifications, and difficulty. They are made with butter as the primary fat, providing a prominent buttery flavor, creamy texture, and good stability.

There are two major groups of buttercreams: Simple Buttercreams and True Buttercreams, each with similar characteristics such as preparation methods, textures, modification capabilities, and stability. This guide helps you navigate this extensive category and discover a new favorite frosting.

How do you water down store-bought icing?

The addition of whole milk to the frosting should be gradual, as this ingredient can be used to thicken store-bought frosting.

What is the best way to apply icing and frost on a cake?

To make a three-layer cake, spread 3/4 to 1 cup of frosting on the cake bottom, then add layers, bottom side down, and repeat the process. Choose the flattest layer for the center or trim if the cake has a dome for a flat layer. Apply a crumb coating to seal the cake, trapping stray crumbs, and ensure the final look is perfect. This coating can be seen as a primer coat or undercoat for the cake, similar to how you would paint it.

How do you turn store-bought frosting into glaze?

To create a sleek frosting glaze, scrape the frosting from its original container and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir well, and test the glaze’s thickness. If it’s thin and pourable, heat it for an additional 10-15 seconds. If not, heat it again. Mix in food coloring if desired. Pour the glaze over the cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Place the cake on a cooling rack with parchment paper underneath to prevent pooling and cleanup.

Chill the cake in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This technique can be used to top other treats like glazed doughnuts, cake pops, or store-bought cinnamon rolls. For more inspiration, check out our list of ways to elevate store-bought frosting.

How to melt frosting for cake?

The text proposes a marble effect by pouring a swirl of the mixture over the cake until it is completely covered.