Cake Decorating without Tools AND a Turntable Hack!

If you don't have cake decorating tools or you're away from home, don't let that stop you from making a pretty cake! In this tutorial I share how to decorate a cake with no special tools and a hack to create a makeshift turntable!
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[@architaanand8610]

Your video showed cake layers similar to ones achieved by most people- imperfect and slightly broken from here n there. This is one of the few videos actually showing the realistic stuff rather than better than perfect stuff which is so hard to achieve for beginners.

[@jackschitt7783]

Anyone can make perfect cake forms. It's not that difficult. All you have to do is lube the pans and let them cool completely in the pans before dumping them out.

[@mariegriffiths8701]

Mrs browns boys

[@anylove370]

​@@jackschitt7783that might be true, but not every recipe mentions this, so someone who isn't already in the know about these things would get discouraged

[@12Sanguine]

Omg the microwave spinner is GENIUS

[@Velveeta-Cheese]

Hi, just wanted to say thank you for what you do. You are by far the best teacher I’ve come across for cakes and decorating.
I especially love how you explain in detail and frequently modify your techniques so that anyone, at any skill level, can join in the fun. New subscriber here, much love 🤍

[@skscils598s09]

I second that

[@ladyt3656]

It's the taking out the microwave piece for me!! Thanks for taking the time to explain the steps and being detailed.

[@zoelekalaura7900]

Use a ruler to smooth out

[@emmame4685]

I used a cut in half paper plate to smooth it out

[@gugushabangu4097]

Ruler! I'm using that too. I'm wondering if there is something else that can smooth it out better.

[@nawaeqalb7389]

@@gugushabangu4097 an old credit card..or any card..wash it thoroughly before use...

[@gugushabangu4097]

@@nawaeqalb7389 Thanks I actually found a actual cake scraper a few days after after I made my cake! It was dirt cheap!

[@budas71]

Good idea

[@ZIKKIESWORLD]

This is exactly the video I was looking for because I don’t have the special tools
Thanks so much

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Perfect!!

[@jackienakangu8954]

I've been looking for such a video for the past 1 month. I almost went out to buy tools that I would not use often. Thank u British girl

[@NourInTheKitchen]

I have always loved the swirling effect the spoon technique gives! 😍 My favorite hack

[@carlyashcroft3087]

How cute is that little kid! I LOVE CAKE TOO! 😁

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Haha! That’s my toddler 😊

[@ademiprincesshk]

@@BritishGirlBakes please dear after decorating ,did you put the cake on the fridge?

[@ademiprincesshk]

The cute baby boy was happy seeing the cake

[@pooppee2614]

When I didn’t have a icing smoother I cut a paper plate in half

[@puneshasankar]

That's a really good idea! Thanks!!

[@manuruananya3977]

#pooppee thankss amazing idea😃😃😃

[@hamnahjaved]

Omg that’s ingenious

[@user-ct2ch5zb6p]

@The Willow what kind of scale?

[@simply_potato5953]

Smart!!

[@rowenacastelino3621]

I love your tutorials.I have been baking for years but didn't try my hands at decorative cakes until recently as I always thought it was too much of a pain.Yout videos and tutorials helped me realize that it isn't really difficult. I felt inspired and I now prepare these decorative cakes beautifully and some known people even place orders for my cakes.You're tips are really great.God Bless you.

[@m.mehdbhatti2338]

the cake at the end was sooo cute! Ur tutorials r relly great and helpful. I would love to see more of em.

[@mitzimarquez2410]

I love the simplicity of your instructions. Glad to have found your channel 😊

[@PetrichorRoses]

Just another admirer here, thank you for showing us novice bakers without all the fancy tools how to make something that looks beautiful, it’s much appreciated 💚

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy it's helpful!

[@madonnahagedorn5649]

This is perfect for minimalists who don't keep or buy a lot of extra tools for decorating.

[@rose-gl4io]

Or those who can't afford to buy all those tools

[@rose-gl4io]

@yeeeeeeeeeth no.

[@anjanasharma-jc9ur]

Yes

[@beyadirbasil9268]

Thanks for sharing, loved the ideas specialy using the microwave ring 👍

[@thelmabose6346]

Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing video.. I absolutely loved it..

[@marinabayview]

oh this is genious! Thank you so much!

[@smritisharma6910]

I used the spatula technique it turned awesome.. Thank You so much beautiful.... tons of Gratitude n blessings.

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I'm so happy to hear that!!

[@heatherday1583]

Looking up cake videos in preparation for my daughter's birthday cake (my first try at a truly decorated cake). I am so thankful I found you! You've calmed my nerves so much already. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@CakesEstrella]

Thanks alot for sharing...your videos has really helped me improve in my cake decorating techniques within the last 3 months I discovered this channel... More Grace❤️❤️❤️

[@LoneWolf-sh1ph]

Where was this video before I went out and brought a cake decorating turn table and flat decorating spatula!! 👍 but thanks for this, I also love that frosting...❤

[@piinkpanther7804]

Youre not the only one wondering....found this 4days later lol

[@harpreetkaur5141]

Beautifully done 😊. Amazing tips

[@katefulop8724]

Such a great trick! I used a plate underneath the ring that had an indent just larger than the ring so it wouldn't slip and placed the cake plate on top and it worked perfectly

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Yay!!!!!!

[@oliviali8696]

Thank you so much for this video I really needed this

[@Razorback2088]

Excellent idea with the microwave ring and the spatula. Thank thank you for those.

[@jamaicangirlinjapan]

Less things for me to have to buy! I also love how you show that even smoothing the cake is optional. Thanks!

[@carlasanchez9510]

Wonderful!! I learned a lot just now thanks 👍👍 you explain it clearly thanks..

[@heidiheuser6119]

This is Fantastic! Thank you!

[@korolak56]

Thank you so much for this. I'm baking my cousins smash cake (NOT an expert in the least, don't bake regularly) and didn't want to spend a bunch of money on tools that I may not use again. I just watched your other video about cake hacks too, so helpful!! Thank you!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

You're very welcome! Good luck with the smash cake! I'm finishing up a video on how to make a smash cake with no tools and I can share it with you if you like - just send me an email [e-mail]

[@AmericanBaker]

Very innovative! Well done.

[@AliaFast]

I love how you got straight to the point

[@mochashake686]

Wonderfully simple and informative video! I love your narration that butter cream looks amazing

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@bayvanwagenen5566]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@mhlungwanenomakanjani5242]

Brilliant, love it❤

[@aliciagoodman709]

This hack is awesome I dont have the special tools to smooth a cake but this totally works thank you!

[@sanjanasayednuha4284]

Thanks
This was helpful 😃

[@merimsadanbekova7966]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@chilaka7681]

Wow!! Great tips.

[@MrsM1138]

Your videos are enormously helpful! I watched several of them prior to making a Pokemon cake for my daughter's birthday. With your advice, the cake turned out far better than any I've made before. Thank you so much for all the little details you include. Your tips are easy to follow.

[@BritishGirlBakes]

That's fantastic to hear! When I first started decorating cakes I couldn't find anything on TH-cam that showed the little details in between - the videos only focused on the just the pretty parts - so I'm trying to show everything :)

[@ItsMizzK]

Just what I needed!

[@sweetcakes1509]

Wow, Expressive. Thank You so much. Now I can feel confident with frosting my cake for Thanksgiving today.🌝

[@monicafreitas4463]

Amei esse bolo!!! Manda um pedaço aqui pro Brasil!!
😜❤😋🍰

[@FrancaEzenwamma-kp2jh]

I love 💕 this tutorials really helpful

[@annmariegeorge2561]

I love this , simple and good , I try this thk u.

[@smitasakpal510]

Loved the way you did it.... I wanted something like this only... Thnxx☺

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Perfect! Glad you liked it!

[@lillianpurnell-amaez2315]

This is so realistic and makes me think more of my cakes which are very imperfect and wonky but I've always wondered how to smooth frosting out without a smoother thing and now I know!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Yay!

[@zznbnuru8510]

Ooohhh This is AMAZING AMAZING,God Bless you for sharing this with us...very cute baby @the End😊

[@franciscanishagomes3944]

Wow! I am so impressed. I saw this video after I bought all the tools for the cake icing.

[@DwideShrude]

Oh my gosh I’m so glad I found this! I’m not a baker by any means but when it comes to my kids birthdays I want to give them an amazing cake without breaking the bank, this just helped me so much! Thank you!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I'm so happy it was helpful! Thank you!

[@Candle645]

Im your new subscriber in philippines...im the beginners for making cake,thanks you so much for the tips❤️

[@FreezeFlavors]

Wow great idea. thanks for sharing this video.

[@Parilicouturecakes]

Those cakes look delicious and moist!! 😍😍😍 I want a slice!!!! Lol

[@lalromawiihmar5379]

Oh I like your cute and pretty smiles 🙂

[@danishfayyazfayyaz3457]

Thanks this helps me alot😊

[@mahalakshminarayanan4195]

Fantastic idea

[@me-zaan2285]

You are truly smart.
Nice video ❤

[@fernandagoeben3124]

This is an amazing tutorial beautiful cake with no special tools. THANKS

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thanks so much 😊

[@farvinafarooz9747]

Thanks you so much... good tips.

[@vardhinikhandwala1419]

Love your videos❤️

[@jenniferduron4204]

Thanks for d idea.i'll try that later.🙏🌹

[@tooseoke1636]

Using the rollers in the microwave as a makeshift turntable, what a novel Idea. Thank you so much!

[@chetasoft4821]

This is great and creative

[@vardhinikhandwala1419]

Please make a video on how to frost cakes with whipped Cream!

[@tiwochavula]

Agreed!!!

[@AnshuYadav-ob5xv]

Yes

[@AnshuYadav-ob5xv]

Please make

[@amishakaushal6020]

Yesss please

[@andeyos]

Mee too

[@SangeethasKitchenSpecials]

Thanks a lot for sharing this video

[@blessingdolley7080]

This helped me a lot thanks

[@sophieboo230]

This is so helpful

[@josephineyeri1344]

Wow beautiful

[@khushichauhan2499]

Thank you this will help me

[@alomaperera1698]

So lovely

[@bakingbunny6848]

Thank you for that information! I'm just learning cake decorating and I'm editors the try this turntable hack!! Thanks!!!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I hope it works well for you!

[@karlaconchas7475]

The microwave roller and spatula are such a good idea!

[@bettyvalley7066]

Love this share.

[@ms.sprinkles]

Love the ending :) Great tips! I used something similar when I realized I didn't have a cake scraper at home. Thanks for sharing the technique!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you! Glad it worked for you too!

[@thesecretlifeofbuns4336]

Cut a plastic plate in half or patterns

[@cynthia_rod1210]

U deserve a lot of likes because this is So Helpful!!

[@theniqobiherbalistsugargirl]

Thanks this is what i needed to make my homemade cake for this Eid celebration

[@marokanse]

Good idea, i love it👍👍👍👍

[@emmapinn5216]

Real enjoyable and informative, and your voice is nice to listen to too. Thank you

[@BritishGirlBakes]

So nice of you! Thank you!

[@viincreations]

I've been using zip lock bags forever and just now realized that i can cut the tip wider... I swear I don't use my brain 😅 thank you, this was very helpful 😁💖

[@BritishGirlBakes]

So glad it was helpful!

[@kylethompson4935]

Thanks very helpful ☺️

[@Hiteafusionrecipes]

Amazing trick ❤️

[@pinchofstasteofl1585]

Great idea !

[@ednaconteh1749]

This video is great,, thanks a lot🎉

[@stillpickinganame5350]

Thank you so much! Those are some nice tips!❤

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachaelbempomaaapenteng4888]

This is amazing 😘😘😘😍 thanks dear

[@cherryrai17]

Thanks for making it easier for someone like me who is a beginner and doesn't have much of the equipments.

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Happy the video was helpful!

[@a.r.2404]

Thank u so much the most helpful video so far!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louisaleroux3484]

I love cake too, Kido!! Bisous de la France

[@arinfoodies6555]

This is so nice

[@fashionable_alpaca]

Brilliant hack! Thank you!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

You're very welcome!

[@sapnatelrandhe319]

AMAAAAAAAZING!! Plss give a reciepie for eggless spone vannila cake!!

[@bubmlebree12]

Thank you so much for this. Genuinely

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I'm so happy it was useful!

[@PetCakes]

I love this idea! So creative!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@queenhattingh8647]

It's the microwave piece as a turn table wow thank you so much so educative

[@juanitamorgan3269]

Wow! No baking tools thank you for sharing 💙

[@sivanagarajah913]

Useful. Thanks.

[@mickymacanori1768]

Wow! The microwave turntable idea is genius!!!!

[@agnesmwangombe6999]

Wow beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@ShiusKitchen]

Its really good work 👍

[@louisetout285]

This was so helpful thank you

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@darleneroberts6352]

Thank you!!