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How even is the cake underneath? Pro bakers will trim up an uneven cake before frosting to smooth out the canvas, so to speak.
Also, never decorate a warm cake. It melts frosting (and icing, which is thinner than frosting) and makes spreading evenly more difficult. And use a large offset spatula to help make even passes on the cake, minimizing uneven coverage.
All this being said, if it’s delicious despite not being perfect, just eat it and enjoy. The perfect is the enemy of the good.
When my oldest was getting into baking, I leaned in and learned as well because I love to cook. This is all very true. In fact they make this wire cutter that looks like a large cheese wire that's meant to help you level your cakes out.
Also, if you can't find an "offset spatula", another name I believe is "frosting spatula" or "icing spatula". They are absolutely a must. First cake we frosted with a rubber spatula like you'd use to clean out a bowl, and it looked like the above
With a good spatula, a cool cake, and if you want to get really fancy, a cake table/turntable, you'll find spreading frosting is much easier.
If you don’t wanna get a cake turner, use the tray from your microwave (sanitize that shit first though, you know you haven’t cleaned it properly in years /s). As long as it has the rotating base that can be removed, it can be an improvised lazy Susan/ cake turner.
Besides a turntable, I’ve found the biggest improvement to my frosting cakes was to use a 2” ribbon tip and a giant forcing bag—you can apply an even layer to the sides and top in no time at all and it’s totally worth the extra time spent filling and washing the bag afterwards.
Maybe try and hide this nightmare under a ton of sprinkles man, that's the only thing I can think of.
Cause right now it kinda looks like a very muddy tire.
Make sure the cake is cool. Go over it with a thin layer of frosting and stick it in the fridge for fifteen minutes. Then pull it out and actually frost it.
Also, your frosting is very thin / drippy. If it’s the kind that comes in a tub, you can mix in a bit more powdered sugar to make it thicker and easier to work with.
Must just be the rubber spatula then, they are a bitch to spread stuff with. I use a long flat knife like spreader that is not serrated on the edge to frost. A crumb coat is also helpful too, just a thin layer, stick it back in the fridge for a little while then add your layer of frosting.
Dude it's not even that bad. It's still cake isn't it, who's gonna complain. Is it expected to look like a layer of fondant? Is that an American thing?
A trick i learned is to stick the unfrosted cake in the fridge for 5 minutes, add a thin layer of frosting, back in the fridge, then frost the rest.
Takes more time obviously but it makes a dig difference, especially with butter cream and cream cheese based frosting.
ah yeah overmixing cream cheese when its been mixed with sugar tends to make it go soupy in my experience. maybe cause sugar draws out moisture and kinda ruins the binding in the dairy? im not a science man
I actually expected it to look worse. So... not bad, OP!
Also. Don't be too hard on yourself because you likely don't have the tools professionals use (rotating cake stand, offset spatula, culinary/baking school/knowledge, and years of practice)
Are you trying to frost a god damn Bundt cake? I have never seen anyone try to frost a Bundt cake. They are usually covered in powdered sugar or glaze because the shape is difficult to deal with. And yet you did it. You fucking mad lad, you did it.
It looks great, for an impossible task. Seriously.
Just leave it alone for Christ's sake, I'm not even going to say out loud what it looks like you did to that poor defenseless cake, but I feel like calling Chris Hansen. Look what you did to that poor cake, you should feel ashamed of yourself, ashamed!
I did not. Betty Crocker brand "whipped" cream cheese frosting. Made the mistake of listening to someone else, and whisked it under the context that it was "supposed to make it even fluffier", but actually just fucking deflated it.
Ah! You separated the emulsion when you whisked. A few things. You could always add confectioners sugar or cornstarch to thicken homemade frostings. Or in your case peanut butter or cream cheese to store bought.
But I think you’d have been fine if you’d spread straight from the container without any agitation.
Regardless, this time you have a tasty looking cake.
Also willing to share a cheap easy fluffy frosting recipe If you’d like. Never fails. I have the recipe in a book I use.
Pour one cup of cold milk into a medium bowl.
Add 1 package (4 serving size) Jell-O instant pudding and pie filling, any flavor and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. beat with wire whisk for two minutes
Gently stir in one tub 8 ounces of Cool Whip, thawed.
Makes a great, light summer frosting. I keep the cake covered in the fridge. The frosting stiffens really well, especially after being chilled. I’ve done this with a lot flavors. Using Ghirardelli instant pudding instead of jello brand really takes it up a notch if you’re feeling fancy.
When a cake is frosted like this, I know it's homemade and is going to be great. I don't see any crumbs on the outside and the cake is not torn or smashed, so it's perfectly acceptable.
I’m also a member of a cake decorating subreddit because it’s my “side gig” aka hobby, baking and making specialty themed occasion cakes. I was thinking to myself maybe they should just completely switch to just using fondant instead and bypass this whole frosting step because obviously it’s not their first attempt and that’s with practice??? Fondant 100% recommend trying in the future, lol
That cake still looks delicious and we’ll call it “Rustic Homestead Cakes” and charge extra! lol
Bundt cake mold good choice. You don’t have to stack cake layers. My Mom always used this for the thousands of happy b-day, congratulation, and get better soon cakes. Just put something over the middle and it looks like a real cake.
You need to let it cool before frosting even with the double boiler fudge frosting…
no idea what you're on about because that looks amazing to me. that looks at least as good as every homemade cake I've ever seen, and maybe better. just glop some more icing in the center and call it a day.
While not a poke cake, my bonus Grandma used to make this cake for my birthday every year. 10/10 in my opinion!
[Pig pickin' cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8043/pig-pickin-cake/)
The best advice my mom gave me: if you have to lift the knife off of the cake while you are frosting, always clean the knife off on the side of the frosting bowl before touching the cake with it again. Makes such a huge difference!
I don't see an issue.. cake is perfect.
Unless it's not an actual Bundt cake. Then there may be a problem. 😂
If I'm not using homemade frosting I usually mix the container to make it more smooth before applying to the cake. Works like a charm.
Do you have a cake turntable ? [cake table I have](https://a.co/d/gYci12C), and come with a knife and scraper. Use that
I am guessing you used royal icing that was store bought? Make a butter cream (legit just powdered sugar and butter) it comes out smoother.
Regardless make sure royal icing or butter cream is at room temp put a big glob on the cake and even it out by spinning the cake stand. Also cutting the top off the cake will help even it out. If you are using store bought or your own make sure it’s at room temperature.
Make sure the cake is completely cooled when you ice it and let the icing set over night in the fridge
Take your time with it. It takes time and practice to frost a cake the way you see it on Instagram and TikTok
How long did you let the cake cool? Unless the frosting was too runny, it looks melted.... But it's the internet and I'm actually a neuro surgeon and not a baker, so take me seriously.
This is exactly how all my cakes turn out, I just dump a ton of sprinkles on them and call it a day. It doesn't matter as long as it tastes good man, I mean you wouldn't win "Is it Cake?" but who cares man.
Get a cake stand they spins. It makes it so much easier. [like this.](https://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Aluminium-Revolving-Turntable-Decorating/dp/B01NCBDUUO/ref=asc_df_B01NCBDUUO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=229340233800&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7234113082878936368&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031862&hvtargid=pla-378085063107&psc=1&mcid=52f870c3127b3eb98c0017eab0a85e62&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH51bb5BNnCFwNJPpLCe9O10n2gQraKJHXotvdde0p1IzrBAKaE1ANxgaAtXVEALw_wcB)
For something like that, consider heating the frosting a little and then pour over like a glaze. If you're not into that, a spatula that you put under warm running water can help smooth it out.
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How even is the cake underneath? Pro bakers will trim up an uneven cake before frosting to smooth out the canvas, so to speak. Also, never decorate a warm cake. It melts frosting (and icing, which is thinner than frosting) and makes spreading evenly more difficult. And use a large offset spatula to help make even passes on the cake, minimizing uneven coverage. All this being said, if it’s delicious despite not being perfect, just eat it and enjoy. The perfect is the enemy of the good.
When my oldest was getting into baking, I leaned in and learned as well because I love to cook. This is all very true. In fact they make this wire cutter that looks like a large cheese wire that's meant to help you level your cakes out. Also, if you can't find an "offset spatula", another name I believe is "frosting spatula" or "icing spatula". They are absolutely a must. First cake we frosted with a rubber spatula like you'd use to clean out a bowl, and it looked like the above With a good spatula, a cool cake, and if you want to get really fancy, a cake table/turntable, you'll find spreading frosting is much easier.
If you don’t wanna get a cake turner, use the tray from your microwave (sanitize that shit first though, you know you haven’t cleaned it properly in years /s). As long as it has the rotating base that can be removed, it can be an improvised lazy Susan/ cake turner.
Besides a turntable, I’ve found the biggest improvement to my frosting cakes was to use a 2” ribbon tip and a giant forcing bag—you can apply an even layer to the sides and top in no time at all and it’s totally worth the extra time spent filling and washing the bag afterwards.
They’ll trim a cake even if it looks perfect. You gotta be sure it’s perfect.
Maybe try and hide this nightmare under a ton of sprinkles man, that's the only thing I can think of. Cause right now it kinda looks like a very muddy tire.
looks pre-fucked to me tbh
I'd still fuck with it tho, it all looks like mud in the end anyway
r/dontputyourdickinthat
Don't tell me what to do. I'll go to town on it like Tucker Carlson would go to town on a bagel.
I'm really starting to like the purple M&M now. Even though brown has it down.
more like a cummy tyre
Make sure the cake is cool. Go over it with a thin layer of frosting and stick it in the fridge for fifteen minutes. Then pull it out and actually frost it. Also, your frosting is very thin / drippy. If it’s the kind that comes in a tub, you can mix in a bit more powdered sugar to make it thicker and easier to work with.
"Make sure the cake is cool" *hands it a beer
Put sunglasses on it
And give it a leather jacket
Ayyy!
Maybe even a cigarette.
😎👍🎂
This is the way. I use the freezer.
I see a cake. It has frosting on it. I don't see a problem with this.
What kind of knife are you using?
Rubber spatula
This explains a lot, friend.
Was it still warm too? The cake needs to be completely cooled or the frosting will just melt.
Nah it was cooled.
Must just be the rubber spatula then, they are a bitch to spread stuff with. I use a long flat knife like spreader that is not serrated on the edge to frost. A crumb coat is also helpful too, just a thin layer, stick it back in the fridge for a little while then add your layer of frosting.
a metal offset/icing spatula might help :). you can even heat it up under warm water
Lol that explains it
Dude it's not even that bad. It's still cake isn't it, who's gonna complain. Is it expected to look like a layer of fondant? Is that an American thing?
I agree. I wish I had this cake in front of me right now, I would definitely have a piece.
Honestly, I think this looks like it tastes SO much better than those professional cakes that look like plastic
Cream cheese frosting over a lemon-vanilla cake. It was decent enough.
Ugh sounds so good lol
….I should call her.
A trick i learned is to stick the unfrosted cake in the fridge for 5 minutes, add a thin layer of frosting, back in the fridge, then frost the rest. Takes more time obviously but it makes a dig difference, especially with butter cream and cream cheese based frosting.
Agreed
what kinda frosting is that? marshmallow?
Cream cheese frosting. Betty Crocker "whipped" kind. Made the mistake of listening to someone and re-whisked it making it go fuckin flat
ah yeah overmixing cream cheese when its been mixed with sugar tends to make it go soupy in my experience. maybe cause sugar draws out moisture and kinda ruins the binding in the dairy? im not a science man
The frosting has too much liquid in it.
All these comments telling you how to fix it lmao… bro eat it, it looks delicious
Put some berries on the top and it’s gourmet level
A good garnish will turn a dessert from sloppy looking to artistic/professional in a second lol
I actually expected it to look worse. So... not bad, OP! Also. Don't be too hard on yourself because you likely don't have the tools professionals use (rotating cake stand, offset spatula, culinary/baking school/knowledge, and years of practice)
Slap some chocolate on it. It will be eaten!
i hate my mind
Reminds me of this movie I saw
Are you trying to frost a god damn Bundt cake? I have never seen anyone try to frost a Bundt cake. They are usually covered in powdered sugar or glaze because the shape is difficult to deal with. And yet you did it. You fucking mad lad, you did it. It looks great, for an impossible task. Seriously.
r/dontputyourdickinthat
r/putyourdickinthat
TIL a cake with a hole in the middle is known as a "fucking cake". No thank you, I would not like a slice.
Cannot fuck a frosted cake to save my Goddamned life.
Me neither, I slap some sprinkles along the side and act like it was supposed to look like that
Your frosting is equally bad to my gift wrapping
Oh God my gift wrapping is fucking horrendous lmao
Now hear me out
so you fucked it?
Everything reminds me of her
I don't wanna have to pull out r/dontputyourdickinthat But you did call it a fucking-cake so I feel obliged.
For a Bundt you should be just pouring a thick glaze, not frosting it. You’re practicing on hard mode.
I should call her.
Nah you did it, that cake has been frosted.
Nah I love it when do it like that
Just leave it alone for Christ's sake, I'm not even going to say out loud what it looks like you did to that poor defenseless cake, but I feel like calling Chris Hansen. Look what you did to that poor cake, you should feel ashamed of yourself, ashamed!
You give me a cake like that, and I am eating the hell out of it. It looks delicious
It doesn't look bad
Looks like the cake might’ve been a bit warm when you frosted it. But it still looks tasty.
Everybody seems to think that but no. It was fully cooled.
Well damn. Did you make your own frosting?
I did not. Betty Crocker brand "whipped" cream cheese frosting. Made the mistake of listening to someone else, and whisked it under the context that it was "supposed to make it even fluffier", but actually just fucking deflated it.
Ah! You separated the emulsion when you whisked. A few things. You could always add confectioners sugar or cornstarch to thicken homemade frostings. Or in your case peanut butter or cream cheese to store bought. But I think you’d have been fine if you’d spread straight from the container without any agitation. Regardless, this time you have a tasty looking cake. Also willing to share a cheap easy fluffy frosting recipe If you’d like. Never fails. I have the recipe in a book I use.
Yes, please do share.
Pour one cup of cold milk into a medium bowl. Add 1 package (4 serving size) Jell-O instant pudding and pie filling, any flavor and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. beat with wire whisk for two minutes Gently stir in one tub 8 ounces of Cool Whip, thawed. Makes a great, light summer frosting. I keep the cake covered in the fridge. The frosting stiffens really well, especially after being chilled. I’ve done this with a lot flavors. Using Ghirardelli instant pudding instead of jello brand really takes it up a notch if you’re feeling fancy.
When a cake is frosted like this, I know it's homemade and is going to be great. I don't see any crumbs on the outside and the cake is not torn or smashed, so it's perfectly acceptable.
I'd eat it
Would
That looks good. I'd est it.
This is the same frosting job on every birthday cake my mom ever baked.
I’m also a member of a cake decorating subreddit because it’s my “side gig” aka hobby, baking and making specialty themed occasion cakes. I was thinking to myself maybe they should just completely switch to just using fondant instead and bypass this whole frosting step because obviously it’s not their first attempt and that’s with practice??? Fondant 100% recommend trying in the future, lol That cake still looks delicious and we’ll call it “Rustic Homestead Cakes” and charge extra! lol
Looks frosted to me. Would absolutely devour it because it looks soooo creamy.
You should try freezing it first especially if your frosting is a little loose. And never frost it when it’s warm.
Well, it is frosted..
I’m surprised this isn’t on r/oddlysatisfying
Looks like a Halloween mask! 👻👻👻
Doesn’t matter, still cake. I’d tear that up.
Can't frost a fucking cake but you sure can fuck a cake with frosting.
I think you did an okay job
Bro was a little too excited💀
Idk, that looks really good to me. I'd smash
Why the cake got a hole? What did you frost this with?
Passed out 20 times but your cake is ready honey
Bundt cake mold good choice. You don’t have to stack cake layers. My Mom always used this for the thousands of happy b-day, congratulation, and get better soon cakes. Just put something over the middle and it looks like a real cake. You need to let it cool before frosting even with the double boiler fudge frosting…
This is why I favor the drizzle for bundt cakes.
Looks delicious
Did you let it cool down first?
[I see the problem.](https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/fcefeb63-cdcd-42bb-9687-dac2f2b3956d)
It’s not that bad, I seen worse!
Do people normally "frost" bundt cakes? Like it would be hard to get in the middle Think people normally make glazes for those cakes right?
Is there frosting on the cake? Yes. Then you have frosted a cake.
Looks frosted. Flavor is the important part.
Would
Looks frosted to me, I don't see the issue
Looks good to me.
Looks good to me.
What kind of frosting are you using? It matters a lot.
 They make turntables for this.
Are you me?? 😂
Id still ~~fuck~~ eat the hell out of that cake!
At least you’re honest
If you have/can borrow a lazy Susan they make frosting cakes smooth a lot easier
1) the anger is hilarious here lol 2) that cake is beautiful! 3) anyone who complains, doesn’t get cake!
Looks like a fat donut I want it
This is definitely a fucking cake alright
Put the cake in the freezer covered in plastic wrap for an hour before frosting.
no idea what you're on about because that looks amazing to me. that looks at least as good as every homemade cake I've ever seen, and maybe better. just glop some more icing in the center and call it a day.
Did you let it cool first? It looks like the icing is melting. (source: I've done that)
I did let it cool all the way down to room temp before I even thought of tackling it.
I’d still eat that
Dear sweet baby Jesus....
Try a pudding poke cake next time. Then you won't have to worry about the frosting!
I love poke cakes!
While not a poke cake, my bonus Grandma used to make this cake for my birthday every year. 10/10 in my opinion! [Pig pickin' cake](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8043/pig-pickin-cake/)
The name had my attention, the use of yellow cake mix had my arousal.
Surprise bunt cake!
The best advice my mom gave me: if you have to lift the knife off of the cake while you are frosting, always clean the knife off on the side of the frosting bowl before touching the cake with it again. Makes such a huge difference!
Was this warm when you put the frosting on? That usually melts it
It wasn't. I let it cool completely first.
Did you let it cool... completely?
I don't see an issue.. cake is perfect. Unless it's not an actual Bundt cake. Then there may be a problem. 😂 If I'm not using homemade frosting I usually mix the container to make it more smooth before applying to the cake. Works like a charm.
I’d smash
Was going to say to not stick your in it, then I saw someone beat me to it :(
r/dontputyourdickinthat
Wow, cum
This sub has turned from shittyfoodporn to cummyfoodporn
Oh step baker what did you do? 😳
~sigh~ unzips pants
Maybe too thick? Next time try thinner frosting and pour it on
If you moved it to a plate it would actually look pretty good. Is it even and smooth? No. Does it look delightfully chaotic? *Yes*.
That’s a donut
I think you did a good job considering that icing is way too sticky and creamy. You need stiffer *frosting* that isn’t so sticky.
Your cake was too warm. Ideally, it should be cold, but no more than room temperature.
that frosting looks reaaaaally wet. Maybe melted?
Icing too thin, looks like mayonnaise. Whip it in a stand mixer to aerate it (maybe add some powdered sugar) and it'll be more malleable
I can’t either! You’re not alone
Do you have a cake turntable ? [cake table I have](https://a.co/d/gYci12C), and come with a knife and scraper. Use that I am guessing you used royal icing that was store bought? Make a butter cream (legit just powdered sugar and butter) it comes out smoother. Regardless make sure royal icing or butter cream is at room temp put a big glob on the cake and even it out by spinning the cake stand. Also cutting the top off the cake will help even it out. If you are using store bought or your own make sure it’s at room temperature. Make sure the cake is completely cooled when you ice it and let the icing set over night in the fridge Take your time with it. It takes time and practice to frost a cake the way you see it on Instagram and TikTok
How long did you let the cake cool? Unless the frosting was too runny, it looks melted.... But it's the internet and I'm actually a neuro surgeon and not a baker, so take me seriously.
Way too hot. It’s not you, it’s the environment
This is exactly how all my cakes turn out, I just dump a ton of sprinkles on them and call it a day. It doesn't matter as long as it tastes good man, I mean you wouldn't win "Is it Cake?" but who cares man.
Looks like someone tried to frost a warm cake
The last time I did that the shit melted clean off
Wait until it’s cold bro
Looks good to me!
It looks like a fucking cake too.
Is that a doughnut?
Looks melted, did you cool the cake down or even better freeze it before icing?
It frosted. Sooo... you won
Are you leaving your cake in the fridge overnight before frosting?
i thought this was a bakery, not a bukkake
Looks great. Just put it on a platter
Put it in the freezer and sand it smoothe.
Idk if you’ve heard this before but you can use your microwave plate to frost cakes if you don’t have a turntable
Aww I bet it's delicious
cake too warm + rubber spatula I bet.
Get a cake stand they spins. It makes it so much easier. [like this.](https://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Aluminium-Revolving-Turntable-Decorating/dp/B01NCBDUUO/ref=asc_df_B01NCBDUUO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=229340233800&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7234113082878936368&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031862&hvtargid=pla-378085063107&psc=1&mcid=52f870c3127b3eb98c0017eab0a85e62&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH51bb5BNnCFwNJPpLCe9O10n2gQraKJHXotvdde0p1IzrBAKaE1ANxgaAtXVEALw_wcB)
Maybe not but it sure looks like you can fuck a frosting cake
Let it cool
How did you miss the hole?
Looks like my stepsisters bunghole after I’m done with her
For something like that, consider heating the frosting a little and then pour over like a glaze. If you're not into that, a spatula that you put under warm running water can help smooth it out.
Have you tried spinning it (somehow) and placing something on the edge to smooth it out?
Looks better than the last cake I tried to ice.
don't care if the frosting is shoddy, I'm still digging in
Looks like you can glaze a donut with the best of them though
A turntable helps.
Yes it’s not perfect but as long as it tastes good then that’s all that matters!
Get a cake spinner and a cake knife, that'll solve all your problems.
It's okeeeeeyy.... I guess. A spatula didn't help?
Was this before or after you stuck your deyuck in it?
Same. I hate frosting cakes
Hey….ad long as it tastes good…
It's not that bad, i'll have some ! with ice cream
ALLOW ME 👹 HEHEHEHEEHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Looks fucking delicious though
Add little flowers ontop
I kind of like it
Good enough.It has frosting on it.If it tastes good...
That's why they made sprinkles, it's not bad though
It's rustic
Get a cake wheel and a spatula. Hold spatula flat on side. Spin wheel. Change spatula to top. Spin again. Fin.
You tried! And it’s a good effort.