how to layer a cake like a pro
Want an answer to the cliche fruitcake this holiday season? Go with a traditional layered cake, but with a twist! One of our favorite variations on the classic is to use white chocolate peppermint cream cheese frosting on red velvet cake. Also, see our steps below on how to ice a layered cake from the wish.com slideshow article. Use these tips to get your dessert to garner oooh's and mmm's.
- Let the cakes completely cool. (Word is that the best thing to do is actually stick them in the freezer for awhile until they're nicely cool and firm.)
- Using a serrated knife, slice off the rounded tops of each cake. (see photo 1)
- Ice the top of the first layer (be generous, as this is your middle layer). (see photo 2)
- Place second layer on top of the first cut side down, align, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the icing.
- Spread a thin layer of icing all over the cake and return to fridge for another 15 minutes. (see photo 3)
- Slather on the icing! Start with the sides and finish with the top. (see photo 4)
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Photo credit: Angus Fergusson
Food styling: Helen Shroyer
First published in Wish Winter 2007
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