A ganache goes on really smooth so it takes Another option is to use as ganache instead of icing. This will help to spread the frosting out and keep it smooth. The way to do this is to hold the spatula that you are using flat. The most important thing to getting the cake to look the way that you want is to get icing as smooth as possible.
Equally important a tiered cake just looks more elegant. This is not required of course and it may not be appropriate for the design that you have selected but in most cases you will find that it is easier to work with the cake if it is in multiple layers. Another useful tip for the new cake decorator is to use multiple layers on your cake. There are lots of books and websites that contain cake decorating ideas for beginners, stick to these when you are starting out. It takes years of practice to get to the level where you can create the elaborate cakes that you see being produced on television.
Probably the most important cake decorating tip for beginners is to choose a design for your cake that is appropriate for your skill level. As long as you choose a design that is not too complicated you should have no trouble with decorating it as long as you keep a few basic tips in mind. This does not however mean that beginners can't decorate a cake. It takes a lot of practice to become a skilled cake decorator.
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