Sharp Edges on Buttercream Cakes
Calories: 32
Adjust Servings Here: 6 cake
Description
Sharp edges on cakes are the recent trend. And yet, getting sharp edges on buttercream cakes can be a bit more challenging than with ganache. But, these two simple and easy methods will surprise you and give you the confidence you need.
Ingredients
- 2 7-inch Cake Layers
- 800 grams Buttercream
- ½ cup Simple syrup
Instructions
Tort, Level, & Crumb coat.
- Bake your favorite cake. When it's done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, invert it onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare simple syrup – cool completely before using.
- Once cooled, cut the domes off the cake layers using a serrated knife. Brush each layer with the cooled simple syrup.
- Place a cake layer on the cake board or cake stand.
- Fill the cake - Pipe a buttercream dam on the cake layer (see video). Top with a big dollop of the coconut cream filling. Then, spread evenly with an offset spatula or spoon within the piped buttercream dam/edge.
- Next, top the second cake layer, followed by the buttercream dam and filling. Then, place the last cake layer on top.
- Place the cake in the fridge to chill for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Crumb coat - Spread more buttercream around and on top of the cake. (see video). Chill the cake for another 15 to 30 minutes.
Sharp edges
- Once the crumb coat is chilled, add a big dollop of frosting on the top of the cake. Smooth around. Let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
- Next, frost the sides of your cake, leaving a large lip of frosting on the top, as I have shown in the progress pictures. Smooth the sides as best you can. Then, chill the cake for an hour or more.
- Next, use a sharp knife and hot water to cut the extra lip of frosting you created on the top flush with the top of the cake. This should give you a sharp edge.
- Final touches - If necessary, add a thin layer of frosting to fill in any air pockets or uneven spaces.
- Once the frosting is set, ensure you have a level cake. Use a bench scraper dipped in hot water to smooth the sides of the cake.
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