What is the best way to crumb coat? Is it ok to thin out a bc and then apply a final layer for decorating?

Lisa

I don't thin out the BC. I just apply a thin coat of BC. Let that sit for a minute and then apply the final layer.

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Lisa

hi - just thought i'd throw my 2 cents in!
no you don't have to thin out the BC to crumb coat. and don't worry - your crumb coat can be very crumby! just put in fridge to harden and then ice it for real. OR - you can always use that huge piping bag with the monster tip to apply your crumb coat. Good luck!
-chisl

what is a crumb coat?
ty

A crumb coat is a way to put a thin coat of icing on your cake so it seals in all the crumbs so when you ice your cake, it will be nice and smooth and crumb free.

A crumb coat is a thin layer of icing that seals in the crumbs of the cake. It prevents crumbs from showing up in your final layer of icing.

I put on a thin layer on BC to seal in the crumbs. Then I put the cake in the fridge for a few minutes to get it chilled. Then I put the "real" coat of BC on.