How Do I Frost My Cake Without Getting Any Crumbs In It?

Decorating By M_A Updated 27 Aug 2006 , 7:30pm by CakeDiva73

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M_A Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 11:31am
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Everytime I frost my cake the crumbs mix into the icing. What do I do? icon_sad.gif

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 11:36am
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Do what is called a crumb coat first.

Apply a thin coat of frosting, after you have filled your cake and let it set up.

I put mine in the fridge for a few hours.

Then apply your final coat. The crumbs should be caught in the crumb coat and not mar your final coat.

I also take a pastry brush and brush each layer to remove any crumbs from torting.

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MariaLovesCakes Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 11:45am
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You can also use the big icer tip. I love using becasue with it, you cover the whole cake and then smooth. I never get crumbs this way.

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Steady2Hands Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 6:03pm
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I do a crumb coat first and use the icer tip.

I crumb coat to seal in the crumbs but I also do it to get my cake in fairly good shape (eg. fill in holes, straighten the sides & corners). Then I use the icer tip for my final layer of icing.

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Pootchi Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 6:04pm
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I was doing a crumb coat first, but since I've tried the big icing tip I go with the icing tip!!! much easier, and don't have to wait for the crumb coat to set!!

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freddie Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 6:37pm
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I like to put a simple syrup on then chill cake after this I use the big icing tip and have no problems with crumbs.

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7yyrt Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 6:56pm
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Make sure you move the spatula in ONE DIRECTION ONLY! You will pick up crumbs if you go back and forth.

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CakeDiva73 Posted 27 Aug 2006 , 7:30pm
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Frosting the cake smooth is a nightmare....

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