2007-01-07 05:17:40 · 19 answers · asked by ldyravyn 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
you freeze it first and then when frozen you take it out and frost it, It makes it super easy and keeps the moist in.
2007-01-07 05:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by jabbergirl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know, I had the same problem too, especially with super-moist cakes. I let the cake cool COMPLETELY. It has to feel cool to the touch. Maybe you can allow the surface to VERY slightly harden too, if you want to. This is done by leaving the cake to open air.
Make sure the frosting itself is not cold or tough. It should be the consistency of soft butter, and maybe you can microwave it SLIGHTLY to soften it. Trying to frost a cake while the frosting is tough will make it tear too.
Take your time frosting the cake, and use a moderate amount of frosting. That way, your chances of tearing the cake are low.
2007-01-07 15:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by JILL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool the cake completely
then when frosting put a good amount of frosting on top of cake in the center and work it out over the cake - if you use to little frosting with the spreading knife it will cause it to tear
2007-01-07 13:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it cool for like 30 min and don't beat the frosting onto the cake.
2007-01-07 13:45:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs.Beckford 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using a canned frosting , add a little bit of crisco, a splash of milk and some confectioners sugar. (taste it as you go, easy on the crisco) Blend with electric mixer, this will fluff it up and make it creamer, also makes it taste like frosting from a bakery. If you are using a boxed frosting, add milk and beat until fluffier. Your frosting will spread easier doing these things. Also make sure your cake is completely cooled.
2007-01-07 13:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by vivib 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay, i have this problem too when me and my grandma make cakes (she's a pro so this should work).
1. squeeze it out of a frosting tube (make sure the tip does not touch the cake)
2. use plain, or flavored (french vanilla is my favorite) cool whip, its soooo easy to spread.
3. make sure to let the cake cool, then it is less likely to crumble up.
4. freeze the icing, then thaw it out , it will not only taste better but it will also be easier to spread.
I hope i helped you out a little!!!! ;)
2007-01-07 13:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait for the cake to cool off. If it's still to soft then warm up the frosting!
2007-01-07 13:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Freeze the cake over night. make a very thin icing and drizzle on cake moving it around with a flat knife to cover cake. Let that set.
Make a thicker icing than first and apply it over the set first coat. Apply in fairly large dollops then gently push to sides, it makes it easier than trying to smooth right off. Cover cake first then worry about smooth.
2007-01-07 13:31:20 · answer #8 · answered by ambi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put the frosting in the microwave for about 10 seconds. It will soften a bit.
2007-01-07 13:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by Bad Samaritan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allow the cake to cool, and it will be less prone to crumbling when you spread the frosting.
2007-01-07 13:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by raisenet 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put you knife you going to frost the cake wirh under warm ware before using it
2007-01-07 13:24:49 · answer #11 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋