How to Write Happy Birthday on a Cake

Make your HAPPY BIRTHDAY message gorgeous with these techniques and tips! In this tutorial I'll show you:
0:20 What to use to write a message on a cake
1:11 Different styles for writing HAPPY BIRTHDAY
1:31 Different techniques to write HAPPY BIRTHDAY
4:30 How to space your message on a cake
6:36 Tips for writing HAPPY BIRTHDAY on cakes
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[@kayvillarosa7683]

Writing on cakes is very challenging to me. This video was so needed. Thank you very much for posting this.

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@susanmeyer9619]

I've never been good at writing on any cakes I've baked, but these are definitely good tips! Thanks so much, Emily 😊🙏🏽❤️🇨🇦

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I agree, it's a tricky part of decorating!

[@GuessWho-jk6zd]

I am 9 and I have a birthday it 3 days, thank you for this to!!!!!

[@oghenetegaagbatutu7423]

Thanks so much for this

[@graceekor4436]

Thanks so much for sharing! this is really useful! ❤️

[@BritishGirlBakes]

So glad it's useful!

[@laureljade3476]

butter cream is the best

[@laurazeller2014]

Thank you, Emily!

[@BritishGirlBakes]

You're welcome!

[@graceeze7378]

Very helpful. Thanks so much.

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MysticRose24]

Can I suggest you consider writing a book on all these tips for baking??

[@RagTrollys]

Love your videos! I’m learning so much ❤️
I’ve just found a video on Facebook of someone using a tool called a Frost Form showing how it frosts a cake super easy for you. I’m skeptical and would love to see a video and your opinion on it 👀

[@BritishGirlBakes]

Hi! I tested one in this video: th-cam.com/video/C361kMlcJq0/w-d-xo.html

[@mitraaarabi149]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@elizabethcoker1570]

I have used Sweet Stamps a few times with mixed results. The first few times worked like a charm even without the pickup pad. This last time however, the letters picked up my buttercream and made a mess! I had to smooth back over it and try again, but it still picked up the buttercream! Super annoying! What are your tips to prevent this from happening? I tried the first time with the pickup pad and the second time without and got the same results. I was using your 4 minute buttercream. Maybe my buttercream did not set long enough in the fridge? (I’m still a VERY small operation, so I don’t have a freezer… yet :) ) Thanks for posting about this! Hope you can help me! :) 🤞🏻

[@BritishGirlBakes]

I've had the best results when I chill the cake to set the frosting and then after I take it out of the fridge I wait 45 minutes to an hour before using the letters. That way, the frosting is still firm and not sticky but it's not as brittle so it doesn't break off when I use the letters. Hope that helps!

[@beaprol]

What kind of alcohol can I use on cakes?

[@josephinevasquez3679]

Rejuvenator Spirit (isopropyl alcohol) is a clear food grade 99.9% proof edible alcohol, which has many uses in cake decorating. That's from Google
I know a lot of folks who use vodka.

[@BritishGirlBakes]

The higher the proof, the more shimmer your gold colour will have. But vodka or even a clear extract like lemon or clear artificial vanilla will work!

[@sweetsanddandy8639]

😬 This one was rough.