When it comes to building a layered cake that will hold put through the decorating process, it's crucial to choose a good recipe. While some store box varieties will suffice, we recommend making your cake mix from scratch. When selecting a cake recipe, seek out a cake that will bake up flat, hold moisture and remain firm. A recipe like this White Cake will provide you with the perfect base for your confectionary creation.
If your cake doesn't bake as evenly as desired, don't stress. You can quickly level your cake using a cake leveler or a long serrated knife to skim the uneven sections off the top.
When it comes to frosting your cake, be mindful of the amount used. Too much frosting can cause layers to slip; too little and your cake layers might crack when moved. Take a look at the thickness of your cake layers and determine how thick you'd like your frosting to be. Next, use an appropriate amount of frosting and make sure it is evenly spread over all sections of the cake.
After your layers are stacked, it's time to apply a crumb coat. A crumb coat is a thin layer of frosting that you apply to the cake before decorating it. This coat ensures that all crumbs are sealed in and helps even out frosting that may have spilled out while layering. Using a crumb coat gives you an extra opportunity to realign your cake layers and make sure your dessert is not drifting to one side.
