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I am so looking forward to spring break next week. Less time driving every which way, more time for playing!! Today’s post is a quickie – just a little tip for frosting one of those rose cakes that I love doing. Why do I love them? Because they look beautiful for any occasion AND you can frost one in less than 10 minutes.
You’ll need a frosting that holds its shape pretty well – you know how much I love my swiss meringue buttercream, so I won’t go on and on about that, but it works perfectly for this cake. I’ve also done one with chocolate and the swirls look so beautiful.
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Comments & Reviews
Linda says
Thank you for the tips!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
okpulor ifunanya says
love this. and i ask for more tips on cake decoration
Janice says
What a stunning cake!Love the tip about using the cookie cutter to mark the circles, makes life a lot easier! Do you think a 7 minute marshmallow icing will hold its shape to pipe large rosettes? People don’t appreciate a butter icing where I live.
girlinspired says
I haven’t tried Janice, but do let us know if it turned out!
Meena | AnchoredinSweets says
Great idea!
I just pinned this to a board of mine. =)
Linda says
What a great idea to use the cookie cutters as a guide! I can’t wait to try this. I actually make handmade soap but many of my soaps are ‘bath confections’ . . . meaning they look a lot like desserts (in case you’re wondering ‘WHY?’, my soap cakes are fun to use as a centerpiece at parties or events, then each guest goes home with a slice as a party favor). Your cake tutorial will work great for my soap. I even pipe my soap with Wilton decorating bags and tips 🙂
Ruchikajain says
Which tip axactly we shud use??
Is it wilton 1 m
Beth Grange says
Hi,
Just wondering if you could help me with an icing question 🙂 I’ve been using a Wilton 2D tip to ice my cupcakes following this method for a while, but recently it has started to do something weird to the icing. It seems to be splitting into separate streams and doing what I can only describe as ‘ribboning’, instead of sticking together as one stream. Any idea what might be happening?
girlinspired says
Hi Beth, I know exactly what you’re talking about. Sometimes, if the icing isn’t completely smooth – like a little clump of sugar or butter is in there – I’ve noticed it will stick in the spaces of the tip and make the icing split and stream out. Also, I think if the tip gets bent in a little over time, it won’t pipe out as smoothly. I would suggest trying a brand new 2D tip – or try the 1M – it gives almost the same look but is a bit more open and forgiving.
Monia says
Hi There,
If I use the swiss buttercream, am I able to make this cake the day before and store in the fridge until the next day for the party? If so, will it soften up in time if I leave it out for a couple hours?
Thank you very much! Going to try the swiss buttercream and the rose design next weekend. Thanks!! 🙂
Taijuana sylvester says
What is the best frosting to use to make the swirls?
girlinspired says
Hi there, I would use a frosting appropriate for decorating – a buttercream would work without fail, I think!
Jessica says
With determination to make my own sweets and cakes at my DIY vintage themed wedding, i am VERY excited to try this one out!! cant wait, thank you! i’ve seen a few other tutorials but i haven’t seen one that used a circle cookie cutter to help keep organized and each rose the same size! (perfect for my ocd that would set in if i noticed one too big or too small lol) thank you! 😀
Danielle says
What size cookie cutter did you use to make the markings?
Linda billingsley says
I want to make the whole side of a wedding tier one gigantic rosette. What size cutter do I need if the tier is Four inches in height. Also what size tip is to be used. Thank you linda
girlinspired says
Hi Linda, I like tip 1M – it’s one of the larger size tips. As far as the cutter, I think you’d just need to hold the cutter up to the side of the tier and decide what size is going to fit the way you like it! Have fun!