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How to Frost a Cake
This step-by-step guide shows you how to frost a cake with smooth layers, a proper crumb coat, and a clean final finish using simple tools.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 25m⏳ Prep: 35 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●knife
- ●spatula
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
If the cakes have domed tops, trim with a large serrated knife until flat. Use a pastry brush to brush off any large crumbs on the cake layers. Line the edges of a cake platter with strips of parchment paper or waxed to keep platter clean.
2
Place one cake layer on top of the strips. Add 1 cup frosting to the cake and spread into an even layer. Cover the surface completely, even going past the edges.
3
Top with the second cake layer. Run a spatula around the outside of the cake to flatten any excess frosting. For best results, and so your top layer doesn't slide around while you frost the cake, chill for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
4
To apply a crumb coat of frosting, apply a thin layer of frosting over the top and on the sides of the cake. The crumb coat should be 1/8-inch thick or less, and it's okay if some of the cake is showing.
5
The goal is to trap loose crumbs in this thin layer of frosting. Do not add any frosting with crumbs back to your bowl of frosting. Instead, wipe the edge of your spatula, with crumb-filled excess frosting, on the edge of a bowl.
6
Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill until the frosting hardens, about ⏱️ 20 minutes. You'll know your cake is ready when you can touch the frosting and it stays in place without smudging your finger.
7
Frost the entire outside of the cake with remaining frosting. Cover the cake with frosting first, then add a design, such as swirls or lines, in the frosting after it's covered.
Nutrition Facts
calories
250 kcal
fat Content
9 g
serving Size
1 slice
fiber Content
0.02 g
sugar Content
37 g
sodium Content
134 mg
protein Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
5 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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