CAKE PRObLEMS!?

Question

EVERYTIME I MAKE A CAKE, WHEN I PUT THE ICING ON THE WHOLE TOP COMES OFF AS I PUT THE ICING ON. I LET IT COOL BEFORE I PUT THE ICING ON. WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT THIS??

Answer 1

This is how I have always frosted my cakes...Freeze them overnight, they are very easy to frost this way.
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Answer 2

Are you sure that the cake is completely cool? Is this a recipe that you have made before? In other words, does this happen with ANY cake that you make (different kinds of cake), or is it just with one particular type?

You might find that if you coat the cake with icing TWICE, it will help. The first coating is what is sometimes called "the crumb coat", and it is a thin layer of icing, just enough to cover it. Let that sit to dry, and then remove any crumbs that might have fallen from the cake. Then, add your final thicker layer of icing (carefully).

Also, I have found that some of the cake mixes produce a cake that is a bit softer than a cake made from fresh ingredients. I don't know why that is, though.

EDIT: I see that I got a thumbs down. Hmmmm. Attached is a link with steps on how to ice a cake. Go figure.

Answer 3

When I frost a cake, I will usually stick the cake in the freezer for about 45 minutes to an hour before I want to frost it. Then you want to start out with a large amount of frosting and spread around. I haven't had problems with the top coming off. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Let it cool completely, not just a little and don't cut the top off. Just because the cake is cool on the exterior, doesen't mean it's cool, all through. You can see for yourself- let cake cook the normal 15 to 30 minutes. Cut top off. You'll see steam, as if it's still hot.

Answer 5

I know what you mean. Switch to 'whipped' frosting...much better!!! Also, you can scrape a little off the top of the cake as you probably have to anyway to make the surface even. Also, make sure that you dip your knife periodically in warm water and spread the frosting on heavily so you can spread it evenly. You WILL agree that whipped frosting is better than the natural homestyle!! the should alleviate your problem!

Answer 6

Sometimes if the frosting is to stiff it will pull on the cake as you try and spread it so it tear up the top of the cake. Try adding about 2 teaspoons of milk to your frosting and see if changing the consistensy of the frosting helps. Also make sure there are no crumbs on the cake. For a cake that you can frost while warm try this recipe

Texas Sheet Cake
Source: Better Homes and Gardens


Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 slightly beaten eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows)

Directions
1. Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan; set pan aside. In a medium saucepan combine butter, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, soda, salt, and cinnamon (if desired). Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed to combine. Add cocoa mixture and beat until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake in a 375 degree F oven 20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

4. Immediately pour hot Chocolate Frosting over warm cake; spread evenly. Completely cool cake in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Makes 60.

Chocolate Frosting: In a medium saucepan stir together 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 3 tablespoons buttermilk. Cook and stir until boiling; remove from heat. Beat in 2-1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and bake cake as directed; cool completely. Do not frost. Place in a freezer container or bag. Freeze up to 1 month. Before serving, thaw several hours at room temperature. Frost as directed.

here is the link for the recipe if you want to print it
http://recipes.bhg.com/recipes/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=6063&searchResults=true&showSearchNav=true&recipeNumber=65&resultCategory=kitchen&searchType=null&adCategory=&_requestid=143857

This cake is hard to mess up the frosting and it is really rich.

Answer 7

Maybe you want to try a different cake recipe. My mother in law gave me a recipe for an outstanding chocolate cake (cooked in a rectangular pan, not a layer cake), and the frosting is poured on the cake while it is still warm. Try a search for a sour cream chocolate sheet cake.

Answer 8

When you frost a cake, you are kinda just spreading the frosting around. It's not like when you paint something with long strokes. Put the frosting on the cake with a spoon in little dollops all over the cake, then just smooth the tops so they meet. More hassle, but it's worked for me. Good luck.

Answer 9

Hello:

It sounds like you icing is either cold or too dry. Make sure the icing is pliable before applying it to the cake. It needs to be able to spread easily.

Good luck.

Answer 10

Wilton makes the main incredible product called "Cake launch" -- you shake it up, squeeze out an quantity with reference to the size of one / 4, then unfold flippantly on your pan with a pastry brush. confirm to get each and each of how up the facets. Fill with your batter, then bake. as quickly as your layers are complete and cooled, your cake will slide good out. To ice: after your layers have thoroughly cooled, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. Frozen layers are plenty much less stressful to ice.

Answer 11

u might not be putting enough icing on when u put the first amount make sure its alot and gently do it and that way it keeps it from cutting up cakes top