How to Decorate a Naked Cake in 5 Easy Steps

Using a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (we used Ateco's #804), carefully pipe a ring of frosting around the outer edge of the cake, taking care to merge the ends neatly as it will be visible. Then, pipe a spiral of frosting within, covering the entire layer. Stack the next cake layer on top, pressing down gently, and repeat the frosting procedure. Stack one more layer on top, and repeat the frosting procedure.