Sharp buttercream edges come from a stable frosting, a chilled cake, and patient smoothing, not from special equipment. With enough buttercream, a crumb coat, and careful temperature control, even homemade frosting can hold clean, square lines.
Essential Concepts
Stable buttercream
Chilled cake
Crumb coat
Enough frosting
Firm, not warm
Slow, steady scraping
Essential Concepts: Three 8-inch layers, fresh lemon zest and juice, tender crumb, balanced lemon buttercream, careful cooling and storage.
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