Even better since texture and movement are the names of the game this cake design is easily one of the simplest pinterest worthy frosting jobs to recreate.
Rustic cake frosting techniques.
It is a thin first layer of frosting that catches all of the cake s crumbs.
You should have enough frosting on the top of the cake that it extends about inch beyond the top edges.
Once it is frosted and chilled i take out the layers one at a time starting with the base.
Crumb coat your cake and place it in the fridge for at least an hour or freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Use the large offset palette knife to slather your cake with a thick layer of buttercream.
Aim to get the cake covered with frosting first.
That way they remain chilled and firm as i spackle on more frosting.
Start frosting the top of the cake by placing a bit of buttercream on the top and smoothing it with an offset spatula turning the cake on your turntable as you smooth.
This is more than a crumb coat you need to really even out your cake.
This country wedding cake diy shows you the steps in decorating a rustic cake.
The key to a professional looking result when frosting any cake is the crumb coat this term is thrown around a lot and really its a very simple concept.
Mine was about 1 2 inch thick.
Frost and smooth the top of the cake.
Recommendations are found in each of the rustic frosting techniques outlined in this post.
Three simple buttercream icing techniques a love knot rope and burlap leaves for flowers.
Starting at the base of the cake and moving upwards use the small offset palette knife to draw vertical lines in the cake without scraping off enough frosting that the.
Smooth out the frosting or create swirls or other textures.
Remove any excess frosting.