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How to Frost a Cake. Ever wonder how the pros get their cakes to look so pretty? Here’s
how. You will need A cooled-down cake A serrated knife A platter Strips of wax paper Frosting
An offset spatula or table knife A spoon and a wooden skewer (optional) (optional). Step
1. Slice off the top of your cake, if dome-shaped. The serrated knife will make a uniform, flat
surface for your frosting. Step 2. Add a tiny bit of frosting to the center of the platter.
This will keep your cake from moving as you frost. Step 3. Line the edges of the platter
with the strips of wax paper. The cake will hold them in place. Step 4. Set your cake
on the platter. Step 5. Frost the top, then the sides. Use an offset spatula or table
knife to distribute the frosting evenly, and repeat this step if you have more than one
layer. If the temperature in the kitchen is hot – and the frosting gets runny – place
the cake in the freezer for a few minutes, then continue frosting. Step 6. Add the finishing
touches. With your spoon, create wave-like patterns in the frosting - or keep it smooth.
If you’re working with a tall layer cake, insert a wooden skewer through the middle
to keep the layers from sliding. Step 7. Remove the wax paper. Now you have a clean platter
to display that great-looking cake! Did you know Did you know? The first boxed chocolate
cake mix was presented in 1948 by Pillsbury.