How to Decorate a Cake with a Spatula

Instructions

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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.
2. - In a simultaneous motion, slowly spin the turntable while moving the spatula upward. Stop when you reach the top edge of the cake.
3. - Smooth down any icing that comes up to the edge by swiping it inward to the center of the cake.
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.
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.

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.

7. - Drag the spatula upward. Remove excess icing on the spatula before starting the next line.
8. - Leave a very small space between swipes to keep the look of a ridge. Repeat the process until the sides are finished.
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.