Description
Learn how to achieve a smooth frosting or ganache finish on cakes with simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch of frosting or ganache
- 1 cake, cooled
- Offset spatula
- Turntable (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your frosting or ganache and ensure it’s at the right consistency.
- Place your cake on a turntable or stable surface.
- Apply a thin crumb coat to seal in crumbs.
- Chill the cake for 15 minutes to set the crumb coat.
- Apply a thicker layer of frosting or ganache.
- Smooth the sides and top using an offset spatula.
- Chill again if needed for a firmer finish.
Notes
- Use room-temperature frosting for easier spreading.
- A turntable helps achieve even smoothing.
- Chilling between layers prevents smudging.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Spreading
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cake frosting, ganache, smooth finish, cake decorating