Spatula Icing Techniques
Additional Information
Step 1
Spatula Icing: Ribbons
Place the tip of the spatula against the bottom of the cake on a slight angle. Press into the icing but not so much that the spatula touches the cake underneath.
Step 2
In a simultaneous motion, slowly spin the turntable while moving the spatula upward. Stop when you reach the top edge of the cake.
Step 3
Smooth down any icing that comes up to the edge by swiping it inward to the center of the cake.
Step 4
To create the spiral effect on top, place the tip of the Angled Spatula on a slight angle on the center of the cake.
Step 5
In a simultaneous motion, slowly spin the turntable while moving the spatula outward to the edge of the cake. Stop when you reach the edge.
Note: This project requires a turntable.
Step 6
Spatula Icing: Vertical Lines
Place the tip of the Angled Spatula against the bottom of the cake. Press into the icing so that it creates a deep impression without touching the cake underneath.
Step 7
Drag the spatula upward. Remove excess icing on the spatula before starting the next line.
Step 8
Leave a very small space between swipes to keep the look of a ridge. Repeat the process until the sides are finished.
Step 9
Smooth any icing that comes up to the edge by swiping it inward towards the center of the cake.
Hint: This technique can also be used for diagonal lines.
![Decorator Preferred 9" Angled Spatula](https://www.wilton.com/dw/image/v2/AAWA_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-wilton-product-master/default/dwdf994065/images/product/409-7698/409-7698DP9iAn11083 prd.jpg?sw=89&sh=89&sm=fit "Decorator Preferred 9" Angled Spatula")
