What Kind Of Liquid Is Used To Decorate Cakes?

This video explains the use of simple syrup, a liquid or syrup used on cakes and cupcakes. Simple syrup is added to the cake before frosting to maintain its moisture throughout and can be flavored with various ingredients. It is often used before the basic crumb coat to help the cake solidify and retain loose crumbs. A rich simple syrup adds sweet flavor and keeps the cake fresh.

This recipe by Yolanda Gampp of How To Cake is a baker’s secret weapon that can be used on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even in cocktails. The idea is to disperse simple syrup over the surface of still-warm cake layers while they are fresh from the oven, allowing the syrup to soak into the cake, adding sustainable moisture.

When making layered cakes, brushing sugar syrup onto the cake layers before adding fillings or frosting can help keep the cake moist and add flavor. When making cupcakes, brushing sugar syrup onto the cake can also create decorative drips. Syrups can be flavored with fruit or spices like cinnamon or have liqueur in them. They are usually brushed onto cakes while they are still warm.

Simple syrup can be used in cocktails, coffee, tea, and baked goods and desserts. The simplest version of simple syrup, or soak, is equal parts granulated sugar dissolved into water. It is essential for pastry chefs who do intricate designs to keep the cake moist. Fondant is a type of icing that can be rolled out and used to cover entire cakes, creating smooth, sleek designs with sharp edges.