Comments on: Quick & Easy Smooth Icing Using a Roller (Melvira Method)

By: elicia1968

elicia1968 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:31:43 +0000

How do you know if you use “crusting” or “non-crusting” buttercream? I use half veg shortening and half butter.

By: dar4657

dar4657 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:10:33 +0000

Can’t wait to try this – as a former hardware manager – you can find these at most ANY hardwares – thanks for the great tip!

By: GeordieMum

GeordieMum — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:04:54 +0000

I just tried this on a practice cake I’m working on… and I’m SO EXCITED!! It works like a dream! Thank you SO very much for sharing this technique with us all. I almost cried out of joy when it created a silky smooth surface on my buttercream – something I haven’t quite managed thus far. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

By: stettiecakes

stettiecakes — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:49:08 +0000

WOW Im excited! Thanks for sharing. I cant wait to use this on my next cake )

By: nonilm

nonilm — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:49:56 +0000

Tried this on my last cake and worked beautifully. Occasionally the frosting was sticking to the foam in a spot or two but I just rolled the roller in a little bit of powdered sugar and that was enough to remove any stickiness on the frosting surface.

By: madgeowens

madgeowens — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:03:33 +0000

I do the top no problem but I am having trouble on the sides….any ideas?

By: Miffy

Miffy — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:14:29 +0000

I have the same problem as ’suzied’. I have been wondering if I have trouble smoothing because of just using butter. Does anyone know if this affects the outcome? Will give this a try!

By: dazmae

dazmae — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:35:16 +0000

Wow, what a great idea. Now to find this roller is the next trick!

By: suzied

suzied — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:05:18 +0000

If this works, I’ll be the happiest woman alive!!! I make many BC covered cake and can never get a good finish. Viva paper hasnt worked for me. Is it because i use only BUTTER and not vegetable shortening

By: akasig

akasig — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:28:52 +0000

Thanks, i’ll be trying it very soon!