Crumb Coating..

Decorating By foxymomma521 Updated 7 Feb 2007 , 8:44pm by foxymomma521

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foxymomma521 Posted 7 Feb 2007 , 8:33pm
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I'm a newbie here, and this may be a dumb question, but what is crumb coating and why is it used??

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Sugarbunz Posted 7 Feb 2007 , 8:35pm
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crumb coating is a thin layer of icing applied and allowed to set for a bit (in most cases) before fully icing. It seals in the crumbs so that the "real" icing layer won't be full of them.

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oneprimalscream Posted 7 Feb 2007 , 8:36pm
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Search the "How Do I?" or "Cake Decorating" forums. I'm sure there are a zillion-and-one threads.

In short, it seals the crumbs to your cake (it's a thin layer of icing). You let it sit for a while to crust, which holds them in. Then you ice as usual.

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JoAnnB Posted 7 Feb 2007 , 8:37pm
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It also helps give the cake a very smooth surface. That can really important when you apply fondant. Use the crumbcoat to fill any spaces between the layers, or any damage there might be to the cake.

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foxymomma521 Posted 7 Feb 2007 , 8:44pm
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Thanks so much!! That makes sense, I've been wondering about that. I will try it next time. Thanks for the tip...

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