I've always waited until after the cake has cooled down.
glaze
no sorry you have to make a glaze
Like cake glaze
when it is not hot no more but is cool
The recipe for a cake glaze can be found in just about every basic or cake based cookery book. It is also quite often on the icing sugar box, and will of course be found on a simple web search.
A pound cake needs to cool to room temperature before adding glaze.
The best method for applying glaze icing to pound cakes for a professional finish is to let the cake cool completely, then pour the glaze over the cake slowly, allowing it to drip down the sides evenly. Smooth out any imperfections with a spatula for a polished look.
To make a clear cake glaze for a professional and glossy finish, combine powdered sugar with water or milk until smooth. Heat the mixture gently on the stove until it thickens slightly. Pour the glaze over your baked goods while they are still warm for a shiny finish.
Toppings such as frosting or glaze can be used to add flavoring as well as creamy moisture to a cake.
If a cake filling recipe requires lemon juice, can lime juice be used instead?
It's probably not a good idea to bake the plastic trinket in the cake. Instead, poke it in somewhere after the cake has baked and cooled and cover the hole with glaze and colorful sprinkles.
To make a buttercream glaze for a cake, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a small amount of milk or cream. Beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.