As promised last week, here is a little tutorial video on how to make the “baker-style” frosting swirl. This is my first ever “how to” video so please feel free to give me some feedback if it isn’t too easy to understand. I know the editing is rough- I will work at this! Also please excuse my cluttery kitchen- it’s just so darn teeny! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwLAjLn3dn4
To review:
1- Using an icing spatula scoop up a dollop of frosting
2-Spread it on the edge of the bowl to remove any air bubbles and smooth it.
3-Spread and scoop the frosting a few times on the edge of the bowl until the dollop is round and smooth.
4-Plot it in the middle of the cupcake and turn the cupcake while patting the frosting down with the spatula. (fix any bits that aren’t perfect.)
5- For the “swirl” turn cupcake away from you and place the spatula parallel to cupcake. While turning the cupcake in one direction turn the spatula in the other. Easy as pie!
Note: A smaller spatula will also work but will just make a smaller swirl! I’m gonna try that too :)
I hope to have many more videos for you guys in the future :)
Samantha Haddow says
March 1, 2012 at 1:34 pmGreat first video, Audra! I’m glad you mentioned you tinted the frosting blue. I thought my contrast was off for a second!
Audra says
March 1, 2012 at 1:45 pmThanks Sam. For some reason I keep having second thoughts about if I should just take it down. :)
Thelittleloaf says
March 1, 2012 at 1:48 pmAwesome – congratulations on your first video!
James McGrath says
March 1, 2012 at 1:59 pmLove the tutorial – more please!! Also, I didn’t know the trick about padding the frosting in the bowl to get rid of air bubbles! Such a great job, awesome!! :)
Nina E. says
March 1, 2012 at 2:08 pmThank you!! This is super informative, and, more importantly, makes me want to make some cupcakes to try it out on!
Brooke says
March 1, 2012 at 2:22 pmThis was great! I will definitely be trying this :D
bakeyourday says
March 1, 2012 at 2:26 pmHow awesome Audra! I love the video, and you are right, it seems so simple but it is so elegant, as are you!
Daisy says
March 1, 2012 at 3:16 pmGreat video for a first timer ;) well done~ An easy way to make a nice frosting swirl~
kori says
March 1, 2012 at 4:17 pmI loved the video-you’re a natural in front of the camera. Please do more!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
March 1, 2012 at 4:58 pmGreat video…well done!! You definitely should NOT take this down :)
Erin says
March 1, 2012 at 6:14 pmWell don’t you make it look easy!
Elizabeth says
March 1, 2012 at 7:08 pmThis is such a nice technique!
jan Koehn says
March 1, 2012 at 7:14 pmWhat a nice tutorial – thanks for sharing!
Maggie G. says
March 1, 2012 at 8:46 pmThanks for this! I’ve always wondered how to make the Magnolia Bakery style swirl…I usually just resort to a piping bag out of frustration :)
sally says
March 2, 2012 at 1:22 amso glad you posted a video tutorial! i would’ve never been able to make iced cupcakes look as elegant as yours. SO very helpful, thank you! ps: love your blog!
theharriedcook says
March 2, 2012 at 2:34 amGreat tutorial, and the cupcakes look really cute! Thanks for sharing :)
megan says
March 2, 2012 at 3:05 amGreat video! I am going to give it a try. I think you just make it look easy though!
mindybakes says
March 2, 2012 at 4:38 amgreat video & adorable cupcakes!
Veronica Chiari A. Dy-Liacco says
March 2, 2012 at 8:40 amthanks for the video tutorial! pls don’t take it down ^_^ it’s so helpful, and you’re great in it!
Lisa @ Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
March 4, 2012 at 4:22 pmGreat tutorial, Audra. I like the look of paddled frosting on some cupcakes than I do with uniform piped perfect swirls. Easpecially for Easter with some chocolate eggs decorated on the top.
I like the pale blue you used as the frosting colour too. Kinda makes me think that it tastes like floral violets, iykwim?
-Lisa.
Lucie (Thursday Night Dinner) says
March 6, 2012 at 6:46 pmi love your swirling tutorial! ive always had trouble making my cupcakes as beautiful as they could be so thank you!!
LuRuSo says
March 15, 2012 at 4:41 amVery helpful-more videos please! Also…I’m crushing on your lipstick-what brand is it?
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
March 15, 2012 at 10:29 pmCute! And it *seems* pretty easy (seems being the operative word here…sometimes I am not so great w anything requiring hand-eye coordination!)…I may have to make some cupcakes soon just to give this a try!
PS, I think the video was great!
Audra says
April 1, 2012 at 1:43 pmSorry for the late reply Lucy- It’s Clinique All-heart :)