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Re: crumb coating

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Posted by MClow on May 30, 2007 at 09:02:16:

In Reply to: crumb coating posted by Melinda McDaniel on May 25, 2007 at 12:01:08:

When I do a layer cake, I torte my layers, so I have (4) 15/16" layers, with 3 thin layers of icing, then the top icing, comes out to be a perfect 4" high cake. Anyway, I like to fill and crumb coat my cakes, and let them sit for a few hours or overnight. This gives time for the layers to settle, and if any filling is pushed out from the weight, it will happen during this time. I then come back and do my final icing. I don't freeze my cakes. Some people do to lock in the moisture, but here's what I do: I let the cakes rest in their pans 10-15 minutes before flipping them out onto the cooling racks, and then reflip so top side up. I then take saran wrap and wrap the cake so the steam will keep the cake moist and let it cool that way. Make sure you don't wrap too tightly or it will smash the cake. Everyone does things differently, just find what works well for you.

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