![]() ![]() Enough to cover the cake but not too thick, as you can see from the middle picture below some of the cake is still showing through.ĩ. Begin to spread the buttercream around the cake with a scraper, cleaning off the scraper as you go by wiping it on the edge of a bowl. Pipe buttercream into the creases of each layer, then pipe or spread with spatula buttercream around the cake. If you've ever tried to frost a cake without a crumb coat. The beauty of this step is we are not too worried about making the cake look beautiful, our goal here is the maintain straight sides, a level top and seal in those pesky crumbs that will interfere with our final coat (post coming soon) and decorating. A crumb coat is a thin layer of frosting that's spread over the naked cake to trap crumbs. So now you have a filled, layered and even cake. You may have to lift the layer up a bit, do so very gently and with a spatula to prevent your cake from cracking. So on the lop sided side pipe in some buttercream under the top cake layer (picture #3 below) until the the bubble is level again. However in photo #2 (below) with the red arrow, I gave my cake an half turn and placed the level back on top and as you can see the bubble has shifted to one side of the level, this side of the cake is uneven. The first photo with the pink arrow shows a leveled top. Make sure cake is level, see photos below. Stack cake layer #2 on top and repeat steps 4 and 5.Then spread on your fruit/caramel filling evenly. If using fruit puree/jam or caramel filling, instead of initially piping buttercream around the entire top of the cake layer, you will spread it on with a spatula instead to give a flatter surface area, then pipe a border of buttercream around the outer edge of the cake layer as a barrier.Drizzle simple syrup on cake layer (if using).Place first cake layer evenly centered onto cake board.Spread a dab of buttercream onto cake board, this will hold your cake in place.I personally use multiple cake pans, so if I am doing a 3 layer cake, I bake three layers. Cut humped tops off cake layers (split layers if needed).Having this mastered will set a beautiful stage for all your other decorating. In order for any cake to really look beautifully decorated it needs a smooth finish, even layers and a flat top and these steps will get you right on your way to just that. These are the foundational steps that can either make or break your cake. We’re going back to the very basics today, why? Because as basic as it may seem the steps of filling and crumb coating a cake are really the most important. Step by step tutorial on how to properly fill and crumb coat a cake. If you're looking for recipes try using Google, Pintrest, or any number of other subreddits.How To Fill And Crumb Coat A Cake. Spray three 6-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray, line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper and spray again. It was not designed to become a substitute for Google. ![]() AskBaking is designed to help bakers who are struggling with perfecting their science and craft. If we feel that you have not properly utilized the search bar, we may remove your post and encourage you to do so.Ħ. While we certainly don't mind answering questions, you can often receive immediate help by utilizing the search bar and using keywords that relate to your issue. Do not downvote a post simply because you do not agree with it.ĥ. ![]() No question is "stupid" and disrespect will not be tolerated. Kindness Everyone comes with their own level and experience. ![]() Recipes are not required, but if something went wrong we'll need the recipe to figure it out! Please consider posting a recipe with all your posts.Ĥ. No Self-Promotion It's great you run a business or a blog, but this isn't the place to promote it or ask for people to check you out.ģ. This is not your platform for showcasing finished products. We will allow critiques as long as there is obvious concern/question. Baking-Related Questions Only First and foremost this is a baking related ask and discussion sub! We are here to help you with your woes, questions, or concerns. ![]()
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