Please Help!!! Serious Crumb Issue! Urgent.
Decorating By elie Updated 15 Aug 2006 , 12:55am by elie
I am frosting my cake and it seems to be coming apart as I frost it... Everytime I put the spatula to it with a bit of frosting the frosting just doesn't seem to stick to the cake, but it takes a chunk of cake with it.
What have I done wrong?
Is my cake not dense enough? Too fresh maybe?? Or is my icing to thick?
how long did u let it cool? did u try putting it in the freezer or refrigerator? other ideas anyone?
Hi Elle,
Your icing may be too thick. If you aren't using the large icing tip #789, you can thin your icing with corn syrup or water. It does help if the cake is chilled a bit too. Good luck!
You may be able to salvage this cake by putting it in the freezer for a while - then when firm take it out and try again. I would also try a crumb coat with a very thin/soft frosting, back in the frig then the final frosting.
Good Luck
I let it cool a looong time.
I stuck it in the fridge now to see if it sets up a bit, and I am going to try and thin my icing. I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanx for your quick responses!!! All the people here are AWESOME! =)
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