How to Crumb Coat a Cake

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Tip 1 - How to Crumb Coat a Cake: Buttercream Techniques

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Barb Abu - Jaber | permalink

A well done crumb coat can change the final look, giving it a "WOW" effect. Enjoy a fun step-by-step tutorial for achieving the results you deserve!

For further reading: http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/04/how-to-crumb-coat-a-cake/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Crumb-Coat a Cake

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by renhilde carina cecile | permalink

A thin layer of frosting called the “crumb coat” seals in stray crumbs before fondant, marzipan, or a second frosting layer is applied. Remember to chill the crumb-coated cake until the frosting is set.

For further reading: http://www.marthastewart.com/964898/htb104-how-crumb-coat-cake-web-version-hi-resmov ^[2]

Tip 3 - Start with a Crumb Coat for a Smooth Cake Finish

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Neil Dellar | permalink

Crumb coating a cake certainly does not make any cake decorator overly excited, but it can be the difference between a perfectly iced cake and one that is, well, “crummy."

For further reading: http://www.wilton.com/blog/index.php/start-with-a-crumb-coat-for-a-smooth-cake-finish/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Do a Crumb Coat for Your Cake | Howcast

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jag Gill | permalink

Learn how to do a crumb coat so you won't have crumbs in your frosting from pastry chef Katie Rosenhouse in this Howcast cake decorating video.

For further reading: http://www.howcast.com/videos/509130-how-to-do-a-crumb-coat-cake-decorating/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Cake Decorating - How to Crumb Coat

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rudy Potenzone | permalink

Cake Decorating - How to Crumb Coat: Master cake decorator Sandy Sheppard demonstrates how to crumb coat your cake.
Tags: Cake, Decoration, baking, Wedding, frosting, Icing, crumb coat

For further reading: http://www.monkeysee.com/play/986-cake-decorating-how-to-crumb-coat ^[5]