--- In [email protected], "abecruse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Is there a proper technique for frosting a cake? Every time I use
> frosting or icing on a cake it always comes out uneven, not
smooth,
> and sometime cake pieces come off. I know there is some that
frosting
> sheets or what ever they are called but I don't like to use those
I
> like to do I by hand.
>
> how do you put frosing or icing on a cake and make it look smooth?
>
One good idea is to water down a bit of frosting and use it as
a 'crumb coat' first. It should be about the consistency of pancake
batter and it seals in the crumbs. Sticking the crumb-coated cake
in the freezer for a few minutes before the final frosting also
helps.
The best way I've found to frost smoothly is to use an offset
spatula and put the cake on a turntable.
Good luck, and don't give up Practice, practice Practice!
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