How Thick Should The Frosting Be?

Decorating By AuntEm Updated 21 Apr 2006 , 2:42am by Darstus

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AuntEm Posted 20 Apr 2006 , 3:56am
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I was just wondering how thick you folks usually put your frosting on cakes. Because the last cake I made I put the frosting on pretty thin it didn't look bad ( well it didn't look that great but that was because I didn't get it smooth) but the frosting seemed rather thin when it was cut. Also how thick do you think the filling should be if you use frosting? other fillings?
Thanks,
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MustloveDogs Posted 20 Apr 2006 , 9:46am
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Well, I use ganache and fondant over the top. I do a fairly thin layer of ganache otherwise it loses a little stability if I put things on top. The fondant layer is easier the thicker you roll it. Sorry I can't help with buttercream, but I don't use it.

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pinkopossum Posted 20 Apr 2006 , 10:17am
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*bump*

I can't really explain - I just look at it and can tell if it's thick enough or not. Sorry I can't be more help.

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Jenn123 Posted 20 Apr 2006 , 11:04am
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I'd say about 1/8 inch. Thick enough that you can't see through white icing and thin enough that you can lift it! icon_lol.gif

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vixterfsu Posted 20 Apr 2006 , 11:24am
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I put a very small small crumb coat if I'm topping
w/ BC. 1/8 thick is pretty good estimate(JENN123).
When using fondant, I use ganache or BC heavily
crumb coat and throw the fondant on.
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AuntEm Posted 20 Apr 2006 , 6:42pm
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Thanks!

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xandra83 Posted 21 Apr 2006 , 2:31am
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I say over 1/8 of an inch. I always put quite a bit of frosting on the cake because it keeps it more moist and who doesn't like frosting anyway???

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xandra83 Posted 21 Apr 2006 , 2:31am
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I say over 1/8 of an inch. I always put quite a bit of frosting on the cake because it keeps it more moist and who doesn't like frosting anyway???

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izzybee Posted 21 Apr 2006 , 2:35am
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I do it so I don't see the cake through it, and I don't see any bulges or bumps. Remebmer, you are piping more icing over the top of that so you don't want to go too thick!

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Darstus Posted 21 Apr 2006 , 2:42am
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I usually use the icer tip (789) and feel that puts the perfect amount on it. I once had a friend complain that a wedding cake was awful because there was about 1 inch of icing on it!! I had to do her nephew's wedding cake later and she felt the amount was perfect and I only used the icer tip. Love it!

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