I had a cake order the other day and I wanted to put together a tutorial on how to crumb coat and icing a cake. In this tutorial I am icing a rectangular cake (or sheet cake) which has two layers (not tiers) of cake. You can do this with multiple layers of cake, or just one.
Step 1:
First place your cake on the cake board, and center it. You can even put a little icing under the cake to keep it from sliding around. Then place a HUGE pile of icing in the center of the cake.
Step 2:
Spread the icing over the entire top of the cake, pushing the icing slightly off the edge of the cake. Make sure the icing is even.
Step 3:
Place the next layer of cake on top of the first layer. Center the cake over the bottom layer. Place another large pile of icing in the center of the cake.
Step 4:
Push the icing over the top edge of the cake, as you ice the top. Slowly use that icing to cover the sides of the cake. When covering the cake use a thin amount of icing. Make sure you fill in any holes or open gaps between the two cakes.
Step 5:
Let crumb coat sit for about 5 minutes or until slightly firm.
Step 6:
Place another large pile of icing in the center of the cake. Begin to spread the icing over the top of the cake and slightly off the top edges.
Step 7:
Using a thick amount of icing (on your spatula) place it on the sides of your cake and work around the cake sides. Note: I work from top to bottom, this helps because I use the icing thats hanging off the top edge to keep a clean flow with the side icing.
Continue icing with a thick amount around the base of the cake.
Step 8:
Continue to work all sides and top until smooth. Take a napkin or paper towel and remove any extra icing around the base of the cake (on the cake board.) Let your icing sit for about 5 minutes.
Step 9:
Use a VIVA paper towel (dry) to smooth the cake. Place the towel on the slightly firm icing and LIGHTLY place our hand on the towel and rub back and forth. Remove the towel slowly and move to the next spot. Continue this until the entire cake has been smoothed!
Step 10:
Decorate your cake as you please!
(I have done this cake twice, yes I know!)
I hope you enjoy this tutorial and feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions! Also, feel free to check out my other cake creations at my website or facebook page!
Ill be back soon with even more crafts and baking tutorials, ideas, and inspiration!
Sarah