AA Few Cake Tips
For a crumb-free frosting, take a tip from the pros and crumb-coat your cake. To do this, spread a very thin layer of frosting on the cake, then refrigerate it. When the frosting is hard, frost and decorate the cake.
For a smooth-frosted cake, use a straight-edged metal spatula. Frost the top of the cake first, beginning with a pile of frosting in the center and spreading it out to the sides.
Next, frost the sides of the cake, working from the top to the bottom. To smooth the frosting, run the spatula at a slight angle across the top of the cake (you can dip it in a glass of hot water first). Wipe off any excess frosting, then repeat on the sides. The trick is to use a single motion across the cake, rather than several small ones.
For vibrant-colored icing, use paste food colors, which are available at party supply stores. Add dabs of the paste to your frosting with a toothpick—and keep in mind that a little paste gives a lot of color
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