It takes a little practice. To use a bench scraper to frost your cake, first make certain your cake has properly cooled. If it is too warm, the frosting will melt right off of it. Read more ...

Another option is to use a piping bag to distribute frosting evenly across the top and sides of the cake before smoothing it ...

And, unlike other bench scrapers I’ve used, it’s dishwasher-safe and durable. A cake-saver I use it for all kinds of tasks, including gently removing excess frosting from cakes. Not to brag ...

Spread the icing around the sides of the cake and use a cake scraper or palette knife to make sure it is smooth. Chill in the fridge for two hours, then repeat with another layer of icing.