Buttercream Basketweave Cake Design With Tips no:47 and no:18 The basketweave technique may look difficult, but it’s actually very easy. It’s an easy way to dress up your Easter cakes. Before you start piping your basketweave design, cover your cake with icing that matches the color of your basketweave design. Pipe at eye level to ensure strips are straight. Spacing between each strip of icing should be the width of the tip opening. Use star or round tips to combine techniques and give the baske