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How to Frost a Cake without Getting Cake Bits in the Frosting

In summary, the cake leveler is helpful in making an evenly-shaped cake, and it is important to use a turntable while frosting to avoid getting the cake bits in the frosting.
Jessamary
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...to frost a cake without getting the cake bits in the frosting?
I bought a cake leveler at Wal-Mart (btw, PC totally needs one), and got my cake to not be dome-shaped anymore, so now I need to work on how to frost it without any crumbs.

Anyone have some insight to my crumby problem? :)
 
Oh Annabel!! Your expertise is needed.

Sorry, Jessica, I never learned that trick, either.
 
thin out some of the the icing so it's spreadable and put a layer of that on first. let it dry then ice it. Also, if you can freeze the cake, it won't crunb so much when you ice it either,
 
The cake has got to be moved out of the pan as soon as you can without breaking it so that the hotness of the cake makes a crust on the outside as the steam cools (I'm sure there's a scientific explanation) Also, it has to cool absolutely completely before you attempt to frost. That should be it :)
 
Put a thin layer on first ~ this is called a crumb coat. Let it firm up for a bit and then go back and put a thicker layer on. Use PC's large spreader, the offset blade makes it much easier. Scoop up some icing with the spreader roughly the same height up the blade as your cake is tall. Start at one spot and always spread in the same direction (I always go to the right)~ the icing should spread out in front of the spreader as you go. Continue to scoop up more icing as you need it. Your spreader should never touch the cake, only the icing. Don't worry about it looking pretty the first round. Once the cake is completly covered, then you can go back and smooth it out.

Hope this makes sense.
Lisa
 
lisaw said:
Put a thin layer on first ~ this is called a crumb coat. Let it firm up for a bit and then go back and put a thicker layer on. Use PC's large spreader, the offset blade makes it much easier. Scoop up some icing with the spreader roughly the same height up the blade as your cake is tall. Start at one spot and always spread in the same direction (I always go to the right)~ the icing should spread out in front of the spreader as you go. Continue to scoop up more icing as you need it. Your spreader should never touch the cake, only the icing. Don't worry about it looking pretty the first round. Once the cake is completly covered, then you can go back and smooth it out.

Hope this makes sense.
Lisa

What she said! :).

Plus, make sure the frosting is soft enough. If it is too firm, you will tear up the cake as you try to spread the frosting around. Not that I'd ever do that myself... :D
 
Thanks for the tips... Also a turntable to put the cake on while you are frosting so you can turn as you go. I saw Martha do this this morning on Today show. great tips...
 
I've heard of the crumb coat from professional bakers as basically pouring thinned icing on the cake, letting it set and once it's dried, start piling on the icing, like Linda said.
Haven't heard about taking it out of the pan asap.?.?
 
TrishPCMommy said:
I've heard of the crumb coat from professional bakers as basically pouring thinned icing on the cake, letting it set and once it's dried, start piling on the icing, like Linda said.
Haven't heard about taking it out of the pan asap.?.?

I generally let the cake cool 10 minutes in the pan, then an hour on the cooling rack.
 
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All this talk of cake is making me hungry!
 

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