Cake Baking & Decorating Tips

September 26, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dessert Recipes, Tid Bits & News at 12:00 pm |

I came across a fantastic & very helpful list of helpful hints on decorating & baking cakes. While we won’t dare to dream as big as Chef Duff Goldman, we can come within a few thousand feet, right?

Taking the Stress out of Complex Cake Decorating Tips:

Store cake in the refrigerator. Cover completely with plastic wrap to prevent drying. Use toothpicks to keep plastic wrap from smashing icing.

Cake Baking Tips:

Grease and flour your pan every time.
Allow pan to cool 5-10 minutes before removing cake from pan
If checking cake with a toothpick, check in multiple places. To insure there aren’t pockets of dough that aren’t finished.
Wrap the outside of your cake pan with a wet towel before baking. Secure towel ends with safety pins. The wet towel will help the cake bake evenly, reducing the need to level the cake before decorating.

Frosting / Decorating Cake Tips:

Always frost when cake has completely cooled.
If using prepared frosting, or frosting that has sat for a while, whip 1-2 minutes before using.
For an extremely smooth base frosting, measure 1-1/2 cups frosting and thin with 1-2 teaspoons light corn syrup.
If using multiple colors of frosting on cake, mix frosting colors in small airtight containers before you start decorating.
If using a fluffy frosting, it is best to frost the cake on the day it is being served.

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stephanie Said,

March 21, 2007 @ 10:01 am

i think that the cake is a little bit dressed up for a three year old,but it’s absolutley gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!