Mastering Buttercream & Frosting Techniques
About This Course
Take your cakes from simple to stunning with this essential course on buttercream and frosting artistry. Learn how to make silky-smooth buttercreams, master various piping styles, and create eye-catching designs that wow every customer or guest. Whether you’re decorating your first cake or upgrading your skills, this course equips you with the techniques and confidence to create bakery-level finishes.
Learning Objectives
How to make different types of buttercream (American, Swiss, and whipped)
How to color and flavor your frosting like a pro
Proper tools and techniques for smooth finishes
Basic to advanced piping methods (flowers, borders, ruffles, swirls)
How to fix common buttercream issues (grainy texture, melting, bubbles)
Creating trending finishes (ombre, textured, water-color, drip effects)
Material Includes
- Downloadable buttercream recipe guide
- Color-mixing cheat sheet
- Piping practice template sheets
- Vendor list for quality tools and colors
Requirements
- You’ll need a piping bag set, turntable, spatulas, scraper, and access to basic cake supplies.
Target Audience
- Beginner to intermediate decorators
- Home bakers wanting clean and beautiful cake finishes
- Business bakers looking to upgrade their presentation skills
Curriculum
1 Lesson
Lesson
Mastering Buttercream & Frosting Techniques00:55:00
Material Includes
- Downloadable buttercream recipe guide
- Color-mixing cheat sheet
- Piping practice template sheets
- Vendor list for quality tools and colors
