To successfully transfer an icing design onto a cake, the key is to chill it properly first. Here's how:
- After creating your buttercream transfer on parchment paper, place it in the refrigerator for about an hour, or in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes.
- This chilling period allows the buttercream to firm up, making it easier to handle and preventing smudging during the transfer.
- Once the buttercream is sufficiently firm, carefully peel the parchment paper away from the back of the design, revealing your finished character or image on the cake.