Now, I do think it's time for the Old Leather Bat to put her 2 cents in on
this discussion.
This is what I've done for as many years as I have been baking cakes - which
runs up into the 60 figure. It might not be the most orthodox method to
frost a cake; but for me, it works.
For me, this method is tried and true, especially if you have to frost down
the sides of the cake as well as on the top.
First, I mound the frosting onto the top of the cake with a wooden spoon.
Then, I spread as much as possible with the back of the spoon to try to even
out the frosting on the top of the cake, making sure there is a substantial
coating of frosting on the top of the cake.
Following this, I use my left index finger going back and forth in a motion
from left to right on a square or rectangle cake, or in concentric circles
on a round cake, with the left to right motion going in strips like you were
vacuuming or washing a floor the old-fashioned way.
If the sides of the cake need to be done, I use a rubber spatula plus my
left index and middle fingers to ensure evenness on the sides
Try this method out, and with a little practice, you will get the hang of it
and have no more problem frosting cakes.
As for cup cakes, (I don't usually make them) but I do like the sound of the
suggested method of dunking the top of the cup cake into the frosting to
make frosting a little less time-consuming.
Good luck, and happy frosting!
CB: The Old Leather Bat
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeri Milton" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?
Hi. I will try using the back of a spoon. I have tried to use a
rubber spatula, but it's just a frustrating experience! Lol! I think the
problem is I smooth it out where it is already smoothed out and then it
ends
up thick on one side and thin on the other side. Also I frost with my
right
hand and tend to feel what I'm doing with my left hand then, talk about a
big icing mess! But, I will keep trying. At the end of it all it still
tastes good. Smile.
Jeri
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of marilyn
deweese
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 1:27 PM
To: [email protected]; Bob Kennedy
Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?
I also use a spoon and I use the tip of my index finger to make sure that
the frosting is at the edge. Touch it very gently though, or you'll leave
a
finger print. I don't care when I'm frosting it just for me and my
roommate, but if I take it somewhere, then I try to be more careful.
Sometimes, since my roommate has sight, he does it for me.
Marilyn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Kennedy" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?
It takes a little longer, but I use the back or rounded side of a serving
spoon. Being rounded, the edges won't dig into the cake like a knife or
spatula can.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeri Milton" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 2:18 PM
Subject: [CnD] Frosting Cakes or Cupcakes?
Hi. I have a question about frosting a cake. I think I asked this years
ago
when I was a part of this list, but my computer crashed before I was able
to
read the suggestions! Sigh. So, how do you frost a cake when you are
totally
blind? I have attempted to do it, and boy what a mess! Any suggestions?
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