http://www.kimberlymichelle.com/2009/06/18/how-to-really-frost-a-cake/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.kimberlymichelle.com/2009/06/18/how-to-really-frost-a-cake/#comment-1746 Katie Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:02:45 +0000 http://www.kimberlymichelle.com/2009/06/18/how-to-really-frost-a-cake/#comment-1746 Ooh! That icing tip looks exciting! Ooh! That icing tip looks exciting!

]]> http://www.kimberlymichelle.com/2009/06/18/how-to-really-frost-a-cake/#comment-1745 Disgruntled Julie Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:22:30 +0000 http://www.kimberlymichelle.com/2009/06/18/how-to-really-frost-a-cake/#comment-1745 You can ice a cake just as nicely with an offset spatula... the trick is to do a crumb coat layer first, to provide a smoother base and so that all crumbs stick to that layer, rather than dragging through your top layer. Ice a very very thin layer of frosting on the sides and top of the cake, and then refrigerate for 30 minutes so the frosting will harden. Then, use the rest of the frosting to create a thicker, smooth covering. Works like a charm every time, no special tips required! You can ice a cake just as nicely with an offset spatula… the trick is to do a crumb coat layer first, to provide a smoother base and so that all crumbs stick to that layer, rather than dragging through your top layer. Ice a very very thin layer of frosting on the sides and top of the cake, and then refrigerate for 30 minutes so the frosting will harden. Then, use the rest of the frosting to create a thicker, smooth covering. Works like a charm every time, no special tips required!

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