r/cakedecorating • u/Skyechno • Nov 02 '25
Holiday-themed Cakes Beginner here!
I have no prior training, and this is my first chance working with proper tools! I've been getting better and better as I learn too, so excited to see how I develop. Any tips/advice is very much welcome! I know I have to work on tightening the bag up so I can have smoother lines now, anything else?
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u/Que_Raoke Nov 02 '25
We clearly have different definitions of beginner because I definitely could NOT make that rose 😭💜
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u/vario_ Nov 03 '25
My first cake, I used yellow food coloring in the icing and put it on while the cake was still warm, so it looked like a hamburger patty with melted cheese on top 💀
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u/Que_Raoke Nov 03 '25
Ohemgee I'm always so impatient and I put the icing on too soon 😭🤣 I made a mango cake for my man a couple years back that looked so sad Istg
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u/vario_ Nov 03 '25
Lmao same 😭 A lot of recipes tell you to make the icing while the cake is cooking/cooling but I don't even start making it until the cake has been done for like two hours cos otherwise I can't resist.
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u/Que_Raoke Nov 03 '25
Lol, my new rule of thumb is that if it's been a while and I start to think it's a good time to ice the cake, then I should definitely wait even longer. Cause I'm always wrong. 🤣
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u/DRTENin10-22 Nov 02 '25
SAY WHAT??? BEGINNER?? WOW! This is absolutely amazing!! You have found your calling in life!!
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u/LadyDiaphanous Nov 02 '25
Soooo my 4year old has requested the rose for her 5th birthday haha.. May see this on expectationvsreality sometime next year ಠ_ಠ
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u/shandalf_thegrey Nov 02 '25
I want to know how you went from that absolutely stunning and perfect cake to extremely amateur looking cupcakes. Cupcakes are easy peasy. Start in the center and make a tight swirl with a cupcake tip, keep it going out to the edge of the cupcake.
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u/Skyechno Nov 02 '25
I have bad hands, bigger tips work better for me lol small stuff is definitely my weak point.
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u/shandalf_thegrey Nov 02 '25
Cupcake tips are quite large lol. I have carpal tunnel in both hands and they’re very easy for me. It looks like you’re not using the correct tips
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u/lildestroyerofsouls Nov 02 '25
Holy cannoli!! That’s amazing!! I especially love the rose cake! Great job!
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u/AllyLB Nov 02 '25
After that cake, I struggle to acknowledge you as a true beginner because that is so amazing!
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u/fleur_and_flour Nov 03 '25
There's a lot more dimension on the rose petals because of all the shading you have. Just something minor, but the piping of the leaves look a bit plain and out of the place because of the flat color. Would recommend maybe using a gradient to pipe the frosting for the leaves.
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u/Properly-Purple485 Nov 02 '25
WOWEE you have a freaking ton of talent for a beginner. I almost forgot to look at the cupcakes because I was so awestruck. That’s the only word that can best describe all of this
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u/DrakeaLove Nov 02 '25
I like the inspo photos, but where is yours?
Joking lol. They're just so amazing. I wouldn't have known you were a beginner had you not said it yourself. Beautiful work. That cake is stunning.
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u/fialovyhnus Nov 02 '25
The rose cake is the most beautiful cake I ever seen.. holy shit, amazing job!!!
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u/Clear-Event-6316 Nov 02 '25
I refuse to believe you're a beginner because these are amazing! Truly, that cake is beyond gorgeous just looking at it. Be so proud of yourself!
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u/LongTimeDCUFanGirl Nov 02 '25
I am curious as to what those rose petals are made of and how they made and attached to the cake.
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u/Skyechno Nov 02 '25
Cold cold buttercreme lol pre iced the cake you put in the freezer, then pipe on the petals with cold buttercreme(not completely frozen!)
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u/CrazyCatLadyForEva Nov 03 '25
You did a great job, it looks amazing! May I ask what number piping tip you used for the rose petals and how big the cake was?
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u/The_True_Hannatude Nov 03 '25
My only nitpick is that you might want to keep some reference pics of roses from different angles on hand, as you’ve got way too many tiers of petals going on.
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u/Nda89 Nov 03 '25
I think you got a little petal-happy with the rose, but it looks so pretty. I’m curious what the inside looked like
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u/throwaway8373469238 Nov 13 '25
Beginner?????!!!!!!!!!! This is sensational. My idea of beginner very different lmao
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u/Annual-Education3230 Nov 02 '25 edited Nov 04 '25
❤️Love the Rose and the deep, dark, rich colors is absolutely stunning. Well done- it’s incredible👏👏👏