How to Make a Beautiful Cake

Today I'm going to show you how to make a beautiful cake.

It all comes down to this little tip, the 2D. Don't worry, if you're not a cake decorator, this isn't an intimidating or difficult thing to do. That's not The Farm Chicks way. I promise.

First, you'll need to bake yourself two same-sized cake rounds so you can make a double layer cake.

Once the cakes are cooled, cut off the rounded tops so the cakes are nice and flat. (A large serrated bread knife works best).

Next, layer and thinly frost the cakes.

(Cake is sitting on a tiny wooden cakestand).

Now comes the fun part. Place the 2D tip in a decorating bag (or a gallon-sized ziploc bag with one of the corners snipped off for the tip to poke out of). Fill the bag with your favorite THICK buttercream frosting. The frosting needs to be thick so it doesn't sluff off the cake. Starting on the top of the cake, make frosting swirls, like a pinwheel, starting in the center and circling around until you have a rose.

Make them in varying sizes. If there are holes, simply squeeze in a star. Like this:

Once the top is complete, move on to the sides. Swirl, swirl, swirl.

You don't need to be perfect. In fact, imperfect is homey. Imperfect says, Eat me! I'm a delicious, approachable cake!

And there you have it. A beautiful little cake.

Sources:

2D cake decorating tip: Wilton, purchased at Carolyn's

Vintage cooling rack: Silver Suitcase

Tiny wooden cakestand: ABC Carpet & Home, NYC

Large wooden cakestand: William & Sonoma

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Comments

[Kathy]

I think I just found inspiration for my daughters field wedding cake this summer....

[Serena]

Hooray! Happy wedding. A field wedding sounds AMAZING. xxoo

[annelies]

can you share your source ( or recipe) for the perfect frosting. This seems so doable...I would love to make this soon. XXX

[Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.]

What a beautiful cake! I am so doing this!

[Kelli]

"I'm a delicious approachable cake!" Haha, I love it! Im thinking this is a must-do for either Valentine's or Mother's Day.

[Judy]

That is so pretty! I'm going to do this the next time I make a cake.

[~amy~]

so very pretty....

[Janie]

Oooh, that is beautiful - and seems to be do-able for those of us who are creatively challenged! Thank you so much for sharing this truly practical "how-to" and especially for the simple, easy-to-follow diagram. You are appreciated much, Serena!

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I think I can...I think I can...I think I can. Maybe I will try that on cupcakes?

[Linda N.]

Beautiful! You did a good job explaining it. I've been decorating cakes occasionally (for birthdays) for over 25 years, but never made a rose cake...must try it!

[Ellen @ CheapCooking]

I'm going to share this with my daughter. She loves making and decorating cakes and this is gorgeous!

[Life with Kaishon]

This is such a beautiful cake. Thank you for the great idea. Fun and pretty! YUM! : ) I am going to pin this brilliance right now.

[Tracy]

Gorgeous!

[Kim]

Love the simplicity & beauty of this cake!

[Inspiration Vintage...The Vintage Inspired Home]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!! I'll definitely have to try this!!
Have a lovely weekend.
Sincerely,
Melinda

[Jen@thecottagenest]

That is seriously amazing Serena!

[Ashley]

what recipient for the buttercream icing did you use?

[Katy]

This is beautiful! I can't wait to try it. And, I LOVE the cake stand.

[umm Khaleel]

This looks really nice.

[Garden Bags]

Cake looks lovely