Perfecting the Art of Buttercream

[MtBaker]

We just added a new video in our store by Sharon Zombito who is very well known to the Internet Community as the envy of getting perfect buttercream icing smoothed out.

You can see the video in our store here: Perfecting the Art of Buttercream - A step by step guild to icing the perfect ca

Here is the description from the page, this is a must have for people who work with buttercream...

Cake artist Sharon Zambito takes you through her step- by- step process for icing a cake with a crusting buttercream. Close-up video coupled with detailed explanations of each technique make this the perfect resource for any decorator striving to improve their icing skills. Also included is a complete supply list with suggested vendors.

Detailed narrative partners with step-by-step demonstration. She includes discussion of her recipe and tips for creating a successful batch of cing. She shows how to fill, prepare, and ice the cake, down to those last finishing touches. Learn how to prevent bulges and blow outs, while obtaining sharp edges and a smooth as silk surface.

Sharon's passion for cake decorating started nearly 20 yars ago when she took an introductory class at a local cake shop. She now tavels to both attend and give cake decorating workshops. her cakes have been published in national magazines and online sites. A registered nurse by profession, she is now a stay at home mom living with her family outside of her Native New Orleans. Runtime 80 minutes.

Topics covered:

* Sharon's recipe and tips for making a perfect batch of airless icing
* Method for filling the cake to prevent side bulges
* Preparing the cake for icing and preventing blow outs
* Entire process of icing and smoothing cake (which can be done with any crusting buttercream)
* Finishing touches to get that smooth as glass look and sharp top edges


PLUS 2 BONUS SECTIONS:

* How to use an impression mat on the side of the cake
* How to achieve straight sharp corners on a square cake

[VictoriAnne Sweets]

This video totally rocks!!!

I kid you not--you think you know buttercream? You don't know NOTHIN' until you see this! Totally revolutionized EVERYTHING for me!

I have even offered to pre-order and pre-pay for a fondont DVD, if she ever does one.

I cannot say enough good things about this video!!!!


Jodi

[2sdae]

I bought this video from Sharon recently and have watched it several times! It is awesome! It really helps us who have fondant shoved at us be able to really improve our butter cream skills. It's an awesome idea and Sharon is perfect in this video, not to mention she is a dream. If you have any issues or difficulties with somethin you can always contact her and she'll bend over backwards to help you figure it out! I HIGHLY recommend this!
So bribe santa with a cake if he can manage to slip this in your stocking this year!

[2sdae]

anyone else have this or plan to?

[2sdae]

Originally Posted by cakebaker

I've been thinking about it. I've read a lot of the information she's posted on cc and I'm really tempted to order the video. She also posted a video on youtube showing how to make her icing. It really does work, but I have a 6qt KA so to use her technique I have to make a huge recipe!

For those who haven't seen it, here's the link:

YouTube - Making a Batch of Buttercream Icing by SugarShack

She does seem to know her stuff and I'm sure the video is worth buying...I just have soooo much I want...I mean need!

I have the same mixer and what I did was make a big batch and freeze for later in white what I didn't need so that when I need it it's there and ready to color!

[cakebaker]

I did too, unfortunately when the power went out for 6 days, everything had to be tossed. Including my huge batch of icing!

It probably would've been ok, but I was afraid the freezing then thawing and refreezing would mess it up so I didn't want to take chances.

It's kind of fun filling that huge mixer up with all that icing though.

[2sdae]

That was my first thought when you said you had to throw some out!!!!!
I'm tallin ya.....CAKE MINDS THINK ALIKE!

[sokyere]

Thanks for the info about the video. I watched it and will try it out next time I make a cake.

[Amanda]

I was just as facinated by the video as I was by the recipe! I've never heard of wedding bouquet flavoring, or of using coffee creamer in icing. Do you all use the recipe in the video, or do you use the technique with your own recipe? I have soooo much to learn!
Amanda

[mssweetie24]

I was just as facinated by the video as I was by the recipe! I've never heard of wedding bouquet flavoring, or of using coffee creamer in icing. Do you all use the recipe in the video, or do you use the technique with your own recipe? I have soooo much to learn!

Have you tried the wedding bouquet flavoring? On cake central there is a address and number you can call and speak with the lady who makes it and she is so sweet and it doesnt take that long to get it once you mail her the check for it. There are 2 different sizes you can order I got the small bottle because I didnt know if I would like it or not.