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In order to have your icing on your cake be crumb free (most noticeable when icing a chocolate or dark cake with white or light icing) first ice your cake with a thinned out layer of the icing. (You can thin out your icing with water our milk.) ...don't worry about crumbs or the cake showing through at this point. You are basically "sealing in" the crumbs, ergo the name crumb coat. Pop your cakes in the frig, for 30 minutes to an hour to set the crumb coat of icing. Then apply a second coat, or finish coat to the cake, with thicker icing than the first, or crumb coat. This way you end up with a finish coating of icing that is crumb free and professional looking. Think of the crumb coat at the primer on your walls when you are painting. A good base coat make the finish coat smooth and even. Here is a link that explains: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-crumb-coat.htm
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How can I achieve a smooth icing finish on a cake?
To achieve a smooth icing finish on a cake, start by applying a thin layer of icing called a crumb coat. Chill the cake to set the crumb coat, then apply a final layer of icing using a spatula or bench scraper. Smooth out any imperfections with a hot offset spatula or a Viva paper towel.
Can you freeze a cake with frosting?
God no. Icing the cake (crumb layer), allow it to refrigerate over night, put another (perfect) layer of icing over the crumb layer then apply your fondant
How can I smoothly frost a cake?
To smoothly frost a cake, start by applying a thin layer of frosting called a crumb coat. Chill the cake to set the crumb coat, then apply a final layer of frosting using a spatula or icing smoother. Work quickly and smoothly to create an even finish.
Whichnut is used in cake icing?
Depends upon the icing; however, most frequently either the pecan or the walnut is used in icing (frosting) for cakes. Pecans are used in the icing for Carrot cakes, and walnuts are used in the icing for German Chocolate cakes.
What is the coating for cakes called?
Icing, frosting, or perhaps for some cakes a glaze.
What does icing do to cakes?
Makes it more tasty :)
What are the release dates for Ace of Cakes - 2006 Holidays on Icing?
Ace of Cakes - 2006 Holidays on Icing was released on: USA: 28 January 2011
How can I stiffen icing for decorating cakes and cookies?
To stiffen icing for decorating cakes and cookies, you can add more powdered sugar or cornstarch to thicken it. You can also refrigerate the icing for a short time to help it firm up.
Are cake icing and cupcake icing different?
They re the same recipes for icing or frosting, just applied on larger or smaller cakes.
Did thy have butter icing in the Victorian times?
They had white icing on wedding cakes so I suppose so!
Is cake a sandwich?
not unless its two cakes with icing in the middle.
What icing is used on ace of cakes?
They usually use fondant
