How Do You Get Whipped Icing Smooth

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deeb173 Posted 7 May 2007 , 6:52pm
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I've had a couple of people request whipped icing and I can NEVER get it smooth. Is there a trick to it?

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Wendoger Posted 7 May 2007 , 8:20pm
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Try the 'Melvira method'....the foam roller....it works on everything!!!
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awolf24 Posted 7 May 2007 , 8:30pm
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I can't ever get it smooth - so I don't use it! But if someone requested it...hmmm, not sure. I don't think it crusts so I don't know if Melvira's method would work. You might want to do a trial run.

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tripleE Posted 7 May 2007 , 8:49pm
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Are you talking about Pastry Pride--nondairy whipped topping? Whenever I use it, I get some water boiling while putting the cake together. Once it's all covered, I pour the super-hot water in a tall heat-resistant glass/mug (tall enough for the icing spreader), then dip the spreader into the hot water, shake off excess water, and smooth the sides then the top. Keep re-inserting the knife into the water as needed. (I actually do the same with buttercream.....)

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Wendoger Posted 7 May 2007 , 10:37pm
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Yes, the hot spatula method works great....I was thinking buttercream before....the roller would not work for whipped cream icing....guess I've got bc on the brain thumbs_up.gif

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sunlover00 Posted 8 May 2007 , 12:13am
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I use the biggest drywall spacker tool that I can find! I have one that is like a foot long or longer and use that. No knife marks!

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deeb173 Posted 8 May 2007 , 6:01pm
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Thanks for the responses!

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