How To Frost a Cake

  • September 8, 2009
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Ever wonder how the pros get their cakes to look so pretty? Here’s how.

You Will Need

  • A cooled-down cake
  • A serrated knife
  • A platter
  • Strips of wax paper
  • Frosting
  • An offset spatula or table knife
  • A spoon
  • A wooden skewer (optional) (optional)
How To Frost a Cake: Slice off the top

Step 1: Slice off the top

Slice off the top of your cake, if dome-shaped. The serrated knife will make a uniform, flat surface for your frosting.

How To Frost a Cake: Add a tiny bit of frosting to the platter

Step 2: Add a tiny bit of frosting to the platter

Add a tiny bit of frosting to the center of the platter. This will keep your cake from moving as you frost.

How To Frost a Cake: Add the wax paper

Step 3: Add the wax paper

Line the edges of the platter with the strips of wax paper. The cake will hold them in place.

How To Frost a Cake: Set your cake on the platter

Step 4: Set your cake on the platter

Set your cake on the platter.

How To Frost a Cake: Frost the top, then the sides

Step 5: Frost the top, then the sides

Frost the top, then the sides. Use an offset spatula or table knife to distribute the frosting evenly, and repeat this step if you have more than one layer.

If the temperature in the kitchen is hot – and the frosting gets runny – place the cake in the freezer for a few minutes, then continue frosting.

How To Frost a Cake: Add the finishing touches

Step 6: Add the finishing touches

Add the finishing touches. With your spoon, create wave-like patterns in the frosting – or keep it smooth.

If you’re working with a tall layer cake, insert a wooden skewer through the middle to keep the layers from sliding.

How To Frost a Cake: Remove wax paper

Step 7: Remove wax paper

Remove the wax paper. Now you have a clean platter to display that great-looking cake!

Did you know? The first boxed chocolate cake mix was presented in 1948 by Pillsbury.

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HeatherM

this is one tasty looking video! Nice job, Sarah!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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