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How to Assemble a Layer Cake
Professional techniques for building, filling, and frosting a perfect layer cake.
Mediumโฑ๏ธ 30 mins๐ฝ๏ธ N/A
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๐ฅ Ingredients
- Cake layers, leveled
- Simple syrup for brushing
- Buttercream or frosting
- Filling (if different from frosting)
- Cake board or plate
- Offset spatula
- Bench scraper or smoother
๐ Instructions
- 1
Level cake layers with serrated knife or cake leveler.
- 2
Place first layer on board, brush with simple syrup.
- 3
Pipe dam of frosting around edge.
- 4
Fill center with filling or frosting.
- 5
Add next layer, repeat.
- 6
Apply crumb coat - thin layer of frosting.
- 7
Chill 15-20 minutes.
- 8
Apply final coat of frosting.
- 9
Smooth with bench scraper while turning cake.
- 10
Decorate as desired.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โFreeze layers briefly for easier handling.
- โFrosting dam prevents filling from oozing.
- โCrumb coat traps crumbs for clean final coat.
- โChill between steps for best results.
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
0 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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