How to Make Small Cakes | Baking, Filling, Icing a 4" Cake

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You'd think that making small cakes would be a lot easier than big ones. But (at least for me) they can be a challenge! In this video, I show you my technique for baking, filling and icing a 4" round cake.
I hope you enjoy the video, thank you for watching!
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VIDEOS I REFERENCED:
HOW I MAKE PAN GREASE - • How I Make Cake Pan Gr...
RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE - • Delicious Moist Red Ve...
CREAM CHEESE FILLING - • Delicious Cream Cheese...
AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM - • How to Make American B...
HOW I STACK MY CAKES - • HOW TO STACK CAKE TIER...
SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE:
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
Add both into a pot, stir and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat as soon as it comes to a boil and let it cool.
Store in airtight container in the fridge for a few weeks.
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End Song: Benji by Dyalla
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Karolyn
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@alexaonther0x 2 года назад

Not at all a baker. Just wanted to see what a four inch cake looked like for reference. Didn't expect to watch the whole video but you explain things so well I couldn't stop watching. And my God are you a perfectionist. If I were in the Philly area I'd hire you for all my cake needs. I've never seen anyone put as much dedication and work into a cake. Would love to see the finished product

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I'm totally gonna screen shot this comment! I made this over a year ago, I'm not even sure what cake this was for. But the smallest 2 tiered cake I make is 4" / 6", so I frequently make this size, especially since COVID hit. Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥰

@SA-ms6dy 3 года назад

Today I made a 4inch cake using your tips and they helped sooooooo much! The hot water on the scraper is life-changing! Thank you so much for the tips - you are amazing :)

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Yayyy!! So happy that it worked for you! I was so frustrated until I figured out this technique. Small cakes are challenging, but this makes it a little easier!

@FRIDA.13 5 месяцев назад

This video from 3 yrs ago is still VALUABLE Thank you for your well explained video 👏

@daniellewoodson546 2 года назад

As a new business owner I love how informative you are with your videos but when you threw the cake in the sink my heart just melted lol! I thought about all the ways I could use your extras 😊

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

The wild animals around here love me! 🤣

@giovannaparedes979 10 месяцев назад

I almost cried 😢 😅

@janetwestmoreland8150 3 года назад

I've watched like 6 of your videos in a row. I'm new to baking and I'm definitely learning a lot from you! Thanks for all your tips and tricks!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

You're welcome Janet! I'm so happy I can help you!

@michellechalmers8753 3 года назад

Best cake tutorial video EVER! Super informative with all the detail needed to try the process on my own. Thnk you so much for posting this!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

You're welcome Michelle, I'm so glad I could help! Let me know how it goes when you do it!

@Peachy36801 2 года назад

funny i learned i shouldn't have gotten 4 in pans because apparently they take 5 x longer to frost. With an 8 in cake you only need a bench scraper and offset spatula.

@nayas2009 3 года назад

“It does not have to be perfect” says Miss Karolyn as she perfectly slathers on icing. Thank you for this educational video

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣 You’re adorable, thank you!

@kaybonette 7 месяцев назад

Those long wooden skewers at Dollar Tree are great for putting down in the center of small cakes to stabilize them and gives you a little handle to hold into if you need it.

@KarolynsKakes 7 месяцев назад

Are they bamboo skewers? I do use those!

@kaybonette 7 месяцев назад

@@KarolynsKakes I think so

@ermapaul7947 6 месяцев назад

You are amazing I love watching you. I work in a convent with Nuns and I bake birthday cakes for them and some times my coworkers ask me to bake for them. And you inspire me thank you.

@KarolynsKakes 6 месяцев назад

This is wonderful! You're welcome! 🙏😊

@xhottestpink 3 года назад

Youre actually a really great 'teacher', meaning you explain things very thoroughly and why as you work. Thank you for sharing!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Thank you! Sometimes I feel like I'm talking too much, but I've watch videos where people just assume everyone knows how to do everything and then I'm confused, so I don't want to do that too!

@Angel-vw1he 3 года назад

My thoughts exactly. Whole time I was saying "this is a full Master class." Thanks Karolyn.🙏🏾🙏🏾

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

@@Angel-vw1he You're welcome! :)

@lynscafe8768 3 года назад

She really is. i love her

@MultiGemgirl 3 года назад

She sure is

@ems1277 Год назад

I found ur channel about two weeks ago and I’m loving it! You are a natural teacher and ur personality makes the videos so much fun to watch. I’m learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing..love from Ireland ❤️

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Awwww thank you so much! Sending love back from USA 💜🙏

@ninibren 4 месяца назад

You can get 4 inch boards at Michael’s.

@velocitygirl8551 7 месяцев назад

if one more person tells me to make cake pops with the leftovers lol 🤦🏻‍♀️ So your "sue me!" comment was super satisfying lol 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@KarolynsKakes 7 месяцев назад

Seriously we can't save it all! 😂

@1QYITSTORM 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing. Your teaching techniques are awesome, very informative and descriptive. The freezer info was even a need to know for me. Thank you sooo much!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Thank you for watching Sharon! I’m so happy it helped you ☺️☺️

@subhajitsarkar4432 Год назад

u can give homeless people the extra cake .

@jenelle5721 3 года назад

Wow! I learned so much! 1. Any reason why you'd place a hot cake, wrapped in the freezer? I'm thinking for sealed moisture, but how's the crumb after, dense? 2. How does another type of buttercream smooth with this same technique, for example with swiss meringue buttercream? Thanking you in advance. New subbie! 😊

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Hi Jen! Placing a hot cake in the freezer helps to prevent the steam from escaping and really keeps the cake moist. It does make it a little more dense than it normally would be, so if you want a lighter cake, let it cool a little bit before you wrap it and freeze it. And swiss meringue doesn't form a crust, so the smoothing technique that I do in this video won't work well. You could use the bench scraper in hot water, but not the paper towel & paper on the cake. I hope that helps!

@ebonibrandon 3 года назад

Good tutorial but I cringed at the waste. Easily fixed by adjusting the recipe and filling the pans less. Or even make treats to donate to a home for children or some other cause. That wasn't just trimming. Between those two tops there was almost another complete cake.

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

I do have a bad habit of overfilling my pans. I am more mindful about that. 🙏

@cesartorres8600 2 года назад

I will be baking a small personal cake for my daughter’s birthday soon. I have never made one before so I am relieved that I found your channel! Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yay! It's so much easier to do it this way, small cakes are way more challenging to frost than big ones. I'm happy to help!

@ariana5244 3 года назад

I’ve been like binging ur videos lol, I made a cake yesterday and it came out soo good bc you explained everything so well thank you so much!!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

This makes me so happy!! You're welcome Ariana! :)

@katytaylor6326 2 года назад

I just made a 12 inch double layer cake using your methods and recipe and it was my best looking cake I’ve made by far. It was a beast! Strawberry cake with a strawberry cream cheese frosting ( my own recipe), it was a hit thanks so much for your tutorials they are a godsend.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yesss!! That makes me so happy! 🙌

@JA-mk7zu 3 года назад

Hi! Such a helpful video. Would you say the 4 inch layers can be half the amount of batter needed for the 3 layers of 6 inch cakes? I don’t want to double my 6 inch cake quantity if it means I’ll make too much!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Definitely! You don't need a lot of batter for 4" cakes!

@mariaconsuelothomen Год назад

Amazon sells 4" cake circles.

@ruwaydah6569 3 года назад

This is such a good video. I’ve never learnt so much in one clip. My cakes will be so much better now. Thank you sooooooo much x

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

This makes me so happy!! ☺️☺️

@ndapewaikeakanam6456 3 года назад

You have taught me a trick of using a boiling/simmering pot of water - I used to just boil water and pour it into a container and use it but within a few minutes, the water is warm and no longer hit. So yaaay, thank you🤗🤗🤗🤗

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Yay!! Glad I could help you!!

@nurserachel9807 2 года назад

Excellent tutorial! Thank you. Amature baker here😊 I am going to attempt to make 2 of these babies for both of my grandaughter's birthdays. Wish me luck🥰

@ivonnematos87 3 года назад

Love this video! :) How long do you refrigerate the cake before you decorate it?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

I usually ice one day, then decorate for the next 2 days or so. So it's usually in the fridge 1-2 days before I decorate it. You don't have to leave it in overnight, just make sure the butter solidifies so you don't mess up the icing when you are decorating it. That's usually about 3-4 hours for me.

@ivonnematos87 3 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes Nice! Thank you! Love your channel. I have learnt a lot with your videos! 🥰

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

@@ivonnematos87 you're welcome!

@m0sshroom 3 года назад

I am not a professional cake decorator or anything it but I do make quite a few cakes. When I bake them I usually refrigerate them over night, but if I need it done quick I freeze them for at least 3 hours. Make sure you wrap them really good though! I've ended up with dry cakes because I didn't wrap them well enough before freezing.

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

@@m0sshroom Great advice, thank you!

@Topol60 2 года назад

That was true genuine tutorial ! No one else has gone so into details! Thank you so much

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Yessss! You’re welcome Shanna! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@Cathymagdis1969 6 месяцев назад

Hi Karolyn. I just made my smallest cake -six inches. Your advice to put chocolate versus buttercream on the board was invaluable! It saved me. Love your videos! Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful! It really saves your sanity!! 🎉😊

@heylookatmelookatme 3 года назад

Hey Karolyn, GREAT video and I 100% agree with comment below....re: you're a clear, thorough and totally not boring/droll instructor.....thanks for that! We're making smaller cakes in this house so we can drop this "pandemic pudge" we picked up. I tried to use your affiliate link to buy the pastry brush, but it went to a dead page. I see it's an Omega brush, are there any identifying numbers on the handle? THANK YOU! ooxoo

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I updated the link, thank you for letting me know! I like any round boar pastry brush!

@katieirish5765 3 года назад

I notice that you don't use cake pan wraps. If you did your cakes would not rise up over the pan. They would remain flat with the steam/moisture remaining in the cake (and not erupting out). The cake will be lusciously moist when using a wrap. You can buy them or make your own. Experiment and see what you think.

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Thank you Katie! I actually do use them for cakes 10" and larger, I just never thought to use them with smaller ones, I'll have to give it a try. I appreciate you sharing that tip!

@courtneymccall8895 Год назад

I just made a 6in cake following these directions and your icing recipe. It came out okay and tastes wonderful but I think I worked to slow smoothing out the icing and so many bubbles. Pretty frustrating, I’ve always wanted to make a nice smooth buttercream cake. I will say though, the hot water is an awesome trick! Saved my cake a ton! Thank you for the videos!!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Oh no! Here's a video where I show how to smooth out the air bubbles, I hope it helps! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RLZ49rMUxQM.html (It only works on a crusting buttercream like American Buttercream, this method won't work with meringue buttercreams.)

@miriamh2551 Год назад

Oh man I hate to see all that cake waste! Wish you could give it away to someone, or that I was your neighbor and could gladly take them afterwards 😂

@ifedunjoledo3129 2 года назад

Amazing work!!! But if you are going to cover it with a fondant paste does it need to be this perfectly smooth?

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Thank you! It doesn't have to be this perfect (I don't use the paper smoothing method, only the paper towel method when covering a cake with fondant). But it does have to be smooth and even because the fondant will show imperfections underneath. I hope that makes sense!

@simransekhri370 3 года назад

Hello! Could you please share how much would this cake ultimately weigh including a frosting, for a three layer 4 inch cake?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Hi! I'm sorry, but I'm not sure how much it will weigh as I never have weighed them.

@lorrainehicks9172 2 года назад

Just came across this tutorial and so glad I did. You made great edges on the cake. I loved all the tips and tricks. Just wondering if you could cut the 4 inch cakes in half to make 4 layers of cake instead of just 2? Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You can, I just prefer not to with the smaller cakes because if they get too tall, they are difficult to frost and work with. That's why I bake them in 3" high pans so I can get a little more height out of them.😊

@LysbethMiranda 2 года назад

I absolutely love your videos! The way you go into detail describing things really helped me multiple times! Thank you so much❤️

@helenbates2805 3 года назад

Hey honey, Happy New Year! Can I ask a question that may seem stupid but, if you cut the tops off and throw away, why do u have to cut off the over hang with scissors 1st? xoxoxo

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

It's easier for me to slide the wire across the cake without anything hanging over the edges!

@ODY0319 3 года назад

For the flower nail do you add more nails if you use 12-18 pans?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Yes! That's something I should film. For larger cakes (over 10"), I wrap the outside with a wet towel so the edges don't bake too fast. And I put more nails in the cake. I do one in the middle and 3 or 4 more around that. I'll add that to the list of videos to make!

@indiaimani243 3 года назад

I’ve attempted to do a bigger ins failed epically 😂 i want to learn sooo bad how to minis specifically for my growing company

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Oh no! What happened with the bigger cake?! And it's good to learn how to make small ones, especially now since a lot of people are having smaller gatherings. :)

@blankitapimentel6801 3 года назад

Hello, very good job, I want to ask you how do you prepare the buttercream you use? And if I can use vegetable shortening? another question , so that you use the tape that you paste on the base of your cake please. 😊🌺🌺🌺

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Hi Blankita! Here is my buttercream recipe: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--x8Tv6Hv6Us.html I do use vegetable shortening in it. (I use high ratio shortening, but you can also use regular vegetable shortening. The high ratio shortening gives it a smoother feel.) And I tape it to the board with regular duct tape!

@susanpurdy3237 Год назад

Your cakes are amazing and you are the best teacher; great detail and the way you show every step. I’m wondering if you have done any palette knife cake decorating; the trend that seems to be getting more popular. If you have, would love to see you doing some palette knife flower tutorials

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Thank you Susan! I haven’t done those flowers yet. They look really cool though!

@shankarshalini1 2 года назад

You are good teacher,but please don't throw cakes in sink,it is not appropriate to treat food like this.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I now save it for the birds and animals (not chocolate flavors) around my house. 💜🙏

@TheShycutie08 3 года назад

Yes 4 inch cakes are a pain in the but. I sell them alot with my small two tier 4 and 6 inch. Thanks for the tips!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Yes! A lot of people are getting the small cakes right now!

@gingerbreadjill 3 года назад

I love that paper towel trick! I'm going to have to try that next time.

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

It makes the whole process much easier :)

@sherryssweetsensationz2623 2 года назад

Ma’am you really and truly did an absolutely amazing job. I have always wondered how to manage a 4 inch cake. Now I know. Thank you so very much. Just beautiful. Blessings to you and your channel.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Sherry! Thank you so much! 💜🙏

@beckychenault7468 Год назад

My sister is getting married October 21st 2023 & I am making her cake. How far ahead of time can I make the cakes & leave them in the freezer so they will still be good? Thanks so much!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

That's so exciting! I'm assuming you're asking how long in advance you can bake and freeze the individual cake layers and not the entire frosted cake. (I personally wouldn't frost and decorate the cake and freeze the whole thing unless absolutely necessary.) You can make the individual cake layers up to 3 months in advance. Just make sure you double or triple wrap them in plastic wrap for extra protection! Then the week of the wedding, I would thaw, fill, frost and decorate.

@itsnotraz 10 месяцев назад

Hi!, Whats the recipe for the 3 layer 4” cake?

@CSwannart Год назад

You are a fantastic teacher! I thank you for your detailed instruction! 👏🏻

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

You're welcome honey, glad to hear it's easy to follow!

@terrimiller1523 3 года назад

You're very attention to detail and did an excellent job. Thank you so much for all of your information as I am a beginner with my home cottage bakery. I'm curious on how you decorate them. Do you have a video on your decorating them? I do have an order for a bridal shower and they want personal 4-in cakes and wala here you are 😁. The cake looks absolutely amazing and you explain everything so well. I would just love to see the decorating you do with the 4-in stacked cakes. Please let me know where I can find those at. Thanks again you are amazing.

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Awww thank you Terri! I have a few videos on decorating with textured Buttercream, using impression mats and edible images. You can find them on my channel!

@ashleyrodriguez7430 Год назад

So the second pan on the table when you oily the first pan , that the one I have from a friend! Idk what the size she told me 4 inches but she wasn't sure. :)

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Sorry about that! I think that's a 6x2 pan.

@AmyLouiseee12345 3 года назад

Loving this, can I ask, why do you cut the over hang off if you cut the top off anyway?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Sometimes the overhang is too tall and it would be too much to push it back, so I just take off some of the icing to make that process easier and cleaner.

@lisatagliabue6395 Год назад

Do you ever make fruit or mousse filled cakes? I only see you putting the buttercream as the filling.

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I stay away from fruit fillings because I don't want them to spoil (and PA cottage law doesn't allow it.). And I just haven't gotten around to trying a mousse recipe yet!

@brendaworthington5423 2 года назад

Did you put hot cakes straight into the freezer, or did you let them cool first?

@flo.driizzle729 2 года назад

Let them cool for about 10 mins and then put them in the freezer. They’ll be warm

@amyajohnson5403 Год назад

If we're using a plastic scraper do you do the same thing?! Love the videos

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Thank you Amya! You can't heat a plastic scraper, so you may not get the same result. The hot metal helps to smooth the icing.

@AnnaMarie2411 2 года назад

Your attention and constant explanation is immaculate, i appreciate every single bit.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Happy to hear that! Sometimes I feel like I talk too much. But I know it really helps people so I will continue to do that!

@ambrinabutt2205 3 года назад

I would like to know recipe for red velvet cake for 4” and 6” cake and also explain how much to add more for bigger cakes. Thank you so much and pls talk as much as you like because we are learning and need to know as much as we can. Thank you and God bless 💕

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Here is my Red Velvet recipe! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cPa68oosQnM.html You want to fill the pans 1/2 - 2/3 full. For larger cakes, I double the recipe. I hope this helps!

@ambrinabutt2205 3 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much 💕

@ermapaul7947 6 месяцев назад

I wish i can show you some of my cake that i made

@lucycontenza7333 Год назад

I trim the cake while in the pan first.

@job4843 6 месяцев назад

Just a question, can you not just use the paper to smooth the buttercream and skip the paper towel step?

@KarolynsKakes 6 месяцев назад

The paper will stick to the icing if you use it right away. The paper towel helps you to smooth it out and then the paper refines it!

@ninibren 4 месяца назад

So should the cake board under the bottom layer be the same size as the cake? 4 inches or should it normally be 1 inch smaller? So for 6 inches it would be a 5 inch board? Of course this only applies to tiered cakes. I’ve been going with 1 inch smaller.

@KarolynsKakes 4 месяца назад

Sorry I just saw this! I always do the board the same size of the cake. The board is slightly bigger than the cake and can be used as a guide on how thick to frost it. The only exception is when I'm doing double barrel cakes, the top section must be on a board that's the same size, or else it will stick out of the middle of the cake!

@ninibren 4 месяца назад

@@KarolynsKakes I’m confused. So let’s say I have a two tier cake, 7 inch and 5 inch, the cake board under the top tier should be 5 inches, right? Then for a double barrel cake it’s the same?

@MuR1017 3 года назад

This was incredible! You are so thorough and helpful! Really appreciate it, thank you - subscribed!!! I learnt so much from this one video than I have in many others. Especially about the bulging thing - I always have that problem when I do different fillings like custard/raspberry compote/chocolate mousse etc (even if I line the perimeter with buttercream - sometimes with two layers, it somehow seeps through). How do you deal with that?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Thank you Murjana! To prevent bulges, I do the same technique that I do in this video. Ice with a crumb coat. Put in fridge for about an hour for it to solidify. Then put the thicker 2nd coat on there. That process has eliminated cracks, bulges and blowouts (air bubbles) for me.

@SweetDesirecakeshopp 2 года назад

I just made a 4inch cake this pass weekend and I wish I would have seen your video before doing because it was harder then the 8 and6 inch cakes I had to do. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

You'd think smaller cakes would be easier! But at least you know for next time. I'm glad you liked it!😊

@SweetDesirecakeshopp 2 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes absolutely! thank you again 😊

@melissas3868 7 дней назад

Where to get the plastic bowl you use to hold the buttercream?

@KarolynsKakes 7 дней назад

I'm not sure which bowl you're referring to, but I store my buttercream in this container: amzn.to/3BjytoJ

@carmentorres5947 2 года назад

But it's to much talking and explains why to often I've decorated for 40 years IAM in my 60's and I ran across your channel and I love it.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Wow! That's a long time in the biz! Thank you, I appreciate you 😊🙏

@carmentorres5947 2 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes please do not get me wrong I love your channel because it's hard to find young people to kind of have the same way I do mine you are so sweet and refreshing to the biz you can teach me a thing or two and IAM not embarrassed to learn from you that's what makes a good decorator I learned from a Wilton book then In the years goty masters you remind me of me everybody developed their own tricks please do not stop I'll all support your channel my first job was the bakery at Walmart lol

@tealeavesarethebestleaves8556 Год назад

Quick question: could the icing technique be done with a whipped ganache? I find American buttercream to be too sweet. Thanks💜

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

You can use the bench scraper technique to smooth the ganache, but the paper towel and paper would most likely stick to it. American buttercream forms a light crust on the outside, so that's why we can do this method on it!

@tealeavesarethebestleaves8556 Год назад

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback.

@lindadelaney961 Год назад

What is cake grease?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

You brush it on the cake pans before pouring the batter in. The cakes release immediately from the pan when you take them out of the oven! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s40EDLelRuA.html

@lindadelaney961 Год назад

@@KarolynsKakes what is cake grease made up of? I’ve never heard that phrase before and I’ve been baking for over a decade. Thanks.

@mildredwilkins5781 2 года назад

4" circles available on line

@couragedearheart2951 7 месяцев назад

Yes!!! They ARE more difficult!

@ashleyrodriguez7430 Год назад

I have two of the second pan, what size is it. I got mines from a friend

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

The pans I use in this video are 4x3 amzn.to/3m2wq0u

@mkurkemelis Год назад

Hi! My cakes are usually 4 layers with 3 layers of fillings. Traditionally I bake them exactly the way you do, same recipe then split and fill. Do you ever make you 4” that way? Structurally it makes sense to make the layers thicker. Just concerned they’re getting plain cake. Also, what happens when you make this cake with fruit filling? Thanks! Monica

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I personally never make the 4" that way because I feel like it's not as sturdy. I prefer to do the 3" high layers and a thicker layer of filling in the middle so the cake / filling ratio isn't off. I'm sure you can do it your way though, it just may be a bit of a pain in the butt to work with! If you do a fruit filling, I would recommend piping a stiffened icing dam around the filling so it doesn't seep out. Let me know if you try it that way, I'd love to know how it turns out!

@erickamcavaddy5808 3 года назад

Wilton makes 4inch round cake boards

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Yassss thank you! I'll have to get those!

@annonimous2455 Год назад

Excellent video (as usual). You’re a great teacher!!! Can I stack 3 layers of 4” cake? Would I need an extra cardboard in between two of the layers for stability? Each cake layer is just about 2” tall. I want to do a chocolate, white, then chocolate layer. If I need to leave out the second chocolate layer, please advise. Thank you!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

For 4" cakes, I do 2 layers that are 3" tall. So that's 6" height total. You want to do three 2" tall layers, which would be 6" tall as well. I think it should be fine. Just note that it will be a little difficult to get the crumb coat on there since it's tall. So follow the directions I give in this video and you should be okay! If you're having trouble with the crumb coat, thin the icing out a little bit with some liquid to make it easier to spread.

@ummohammed3625 3 года назад

The cake is beautiful Can I know the size of the cake plate?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Thank you! I actually have it on a 12" cake circle.

@yisselvirk8174 3 года назад

Can you use Italian meringue buttercream or does this only work with American buttercream?

@michaelaschwaiger8229 Год назад

Why freeze the cakes instead of using them fresh?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Freezing the cake layers while still warm helps to lock in the moisture and keeps the cakes moist! You don't have to freeze the layers if you don't want to.

@dalifeliciano5637 Месяц назад

Would it be easier to do a sheet cake and cutout 4” rounds

@KarolynsKakes Месяц назад

It may be easier for some people! Either method would work though 😊

@aliyanaz2899 3 года назад

No doubt you are an excellent teacher Thankyou for sharing such an informative video

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Awww you're welcome Aliya! :)

@aliyanaz2899 3 года назад

@@KarolynsKakes thank you do much you replied lovingly 🥰

@SugarSugarCreek 2 года назад

As I listen to your videos as I work, I giggle out loud thinking "she's my twin separated at birth" lol....sorry I'm probably way older but you know what I mean

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Hey you never know LOL

@camellethomas4852 Год назад

How long (hours) do you leave it in the freezer

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I usually freeze overnight (I bake the day before I fill them). So it's usually around 18 hours or so.

@vnoell6747 2 года назад

Do the cakes dry out putting them in and out of the freezer? My first time making a mini cake ! Any tips to keep the moisture?

@mirinewcome3000 Год назад

So what is the smallest top tier size that won't look like it's a toy?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

I stick with 4" (which is the size of the cake in this video) as the smallest top tier I make. Any smaller, I feel like it will be difficult to work with and won't look right.

@joyb3541 Год назад

Hi. I bought a 4"x 5" round mini baking pan and I was wondering how long would 1 pan bake for and on what temperature would it go in?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Hi Joy! I've never baked in pans that deep. I would assume bake at 350F and I would start checking between 35-45 minutes depending on your recipe. There should be more info on the pan company's website!

@akeelahshadoobuccus2512 Год назад

How many days in advance can I bake a cake like this if I need it for Saturday?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

You can bake and freeze on Tuesday, fill on Wednesday, frost on Thursday and decorate on Friday. Or any variation of that. I have make cakes a week in advance and they have been fine! Here's a video where I explain it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5Z985L46mHc.html

@akeelahshadoobuccus2512 Год назад

@@KarolynsKakes thank you for taking the time to reply!

@kalynnhamlin828 2 года назад

Me: dang that's a heavy crumb coat * fast forwards percisely to the point where she said I watched someone cut into a cake and I was like dang thats a lot of icing

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

😂😂

@iredelima1750 2 года назад

I love this video. Thank you for all the tips. I will make one too. Please, I would like to know where Can I buy cake boxe for 4inch cake? Thanks

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

I am not sure because I never put a 4" cake in a box by itself. You can google it and see. Maybe webstaurant store online has it?

@Oceanadventures777 2 года назад

I bake cakes but i'm having a really hard time with pricing, anyone here having the same problem? Great tutorial btw..

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Thank you Aaron! I don't like to tell people exact prices that I charge, because a lot goes into pricing cakes. If you live in a place like NYC, you may be able to charge more simply because of location. Here's a video I made explaining it in more detail: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PmHxyvyfkoQ.html

@BeeRavie 2 года назад

Did you wait at all for the icing to crust before you used the Vivo paper towel? It doesn’t look like you did but just wanted to make sure some wait time wasn’t edited out lol

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Nope! I do it right away. However, if your icing is wet from the scraper, the towel will stick. If it sticks, give it a minute or 2 before you use the paper towel.

@Cats-dv1ji Год назад

Does this method work with meringue based buttercreams?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Unfortunately it doesn't. Meringue buttercreams don't crust, so the towel / paper will stick to the icing. 😢

@Cats-dv1ji Год назад

@@KarolynsKakes No worries then! Thank you for the fast reply. The cake looks beautiful ^-^ May I ask what the height of each layer is?

@aninXasil 3 года назад

Thank you Karolyn for this educational video! As a perfectionist, I appreciate the detailed explanation on how and why you do as you do. It shows in the product. It looks immaculate! Glad I found you!

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

You’re welcome! Thank you for your support! ☺️☺️

@michellebeltran5439 3 года назад

I have 4 inch one but x2” deep.. can I use 2 of those for a 8-10 people cakes? Or should I use a 6imch cake?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

I would do a 5" cake for 8-10 people. 4" cakes will only feed 6-8.

@abiodunogundairo1781 Год назад

Karolyn, thanks for sharing really like ur work,could u do a video on how to fondant a four layer cake , not butter icing, i will be very grateful.

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Here's how I cover a cake with fondant: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EYaNXTDOkj4.html

@TheShycutie08 3 года назад

Yes Micheals sells 4 inch cake circles by Wilton.

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Thank you! Good to know, I'll pick some up the next time I go there.

@dcordero1984 3 года назад

How do u store the cream cheese frosting? What is shelf life... room temp, fridge, freezer? If u freeze how would u bring back to usable consistency? How long can u leave iced cake in fridge before decorating?. Soooo sorry for all the questions I'm a newbie. But your responses and videos have helped me like u can't imagine❤

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

Hi! I wouldn't leave a bowl of cream cheese icing out for more than 8 hours. You can refrigerate it for up to 3-4 days and freeze it for about 3 months! If you freeze it, I would take it from the freezer and place in the refrigerator for a day. Then take it out of the fridge and leave (covered) on the countertop to come to room temp. If I fill a cake with cream cheese icing (the icing is in between the layers of cake and wrapped in plastic wrap), I let it sit at room temp for up to 15 hours with no problem. I leave my iced cakes in the refrigerator for between 4-5 days on average. I hope that helps!

@tonyaadams9704 3 года назад

Hi, your buttercream doesn't get stuck to the paper towel. When I do that the icing, is my icing too soft?

@KarolynsKakes 3 года назад

It may have too much liquid in it. Did you find that it didn't hold its shape very well?

@ItsPo0ja Год назад

Well explained cake tutorial... I have one question, why to freeze the cake?

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

If you freeze cakes after you bake them, it helps to keep them moist!

@frenyc5438 Год назад

Hi Karolyn, I am a huge fan of yours and have learned a lot from your videos. One quick question - Will this technique of frosting work when I have colored frosting? I am planning to make an Ombre cake with 3 tiers and the top tier will be 4" having lighter shade of royal blue. If I heat up my bench scraper to frost the cake will that result in darker shade of blue than expected? Thank you so much for helping all the home bakers out there. You are the best! :)🙂

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

This video is kinda long, but I explain step-by-step. Start around 17 minutes and you'll see how I avoid the dark marks. I hope it helps! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tTEb690qtJc.html

@frenychaudhary Год назад

@@KarolynsKakes thanks for the quick response! Have a great day. Namaste

@marilynsavage7966 2 года назад

You are a great instructor, I have watched many you’re#1. ? Was that cream cheese frosting or butter cream on the small red velvet cakes . Your technique was amazing.

@KarolynsKakes 2 года назад

Thank you Marilyn! I filled the cake in the middle with cream cheese, but I frosted the cake with American Buttercream. I never frost a cake with cream cheese icing, it doesn't hold up really well.

@katb5567 Год назад

I just love how helpful and informative your tutorials are 😊 I took a break from making cakes and shifted to sugar cookies but like what someone else here commented, I find I keep coming back to your videos because they’re just so relaxing and therapeutic to watch!

@KarolynsKakes Год назад

Awww thanks Kat! 💜🙏