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Plain, frosted cakes are one of the easier desserts to take on, and they make a great first project for beginner bakers. Truly, an elegant, simply frosted cake doesn't need a field of piped flowers or a bucket of technicolor sprinkles to garner admiration (though decorations are a great way to hide flaws in your frosting).

Achieving a perfectly frosted cake takes a bit of effort, but it will absolutely be worth it when you present your guests, family, or just yourself with the gorgeous confection. Use this handy guide on how to frost cake — which covers preliminary steps, necessary tools, and how to store your cake once you've finished frosting it — to help you through the entire process.

How to frost a cake for beginners

What You'll Need

• An offset spatula: The offset spatula, also known as an icing spatula or cake decorating knife, is an essential tool for any baker or cake decorator. The larger blade makes spreading frosting easy and puts less stress on the wrist.

  In a pinch, a butter knife will also work.

• A long, serrated knife: A serrated knife is key for trimmin
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