mariadnoca
Moderator
When I have a layer cake to make, I make the cake layers ahead and freeze (covered) on a cookie sheet or cooling rack. Then prepare the frosting, pull out the frozen cake and frost. So much easier and no crumbs. Also, if the cake baked unevenly, it’s easier to slice to even it out. Plus, it spreads the work out.
Note: I've also popped the cake in the freezer after cooling from the oven about 10 minutes. After 30-45 minutes it was cold enough to not crumb when I frosted it - so much easier!
Note: I've also popped the cake in the freezer after cooling from the oven about 10 minutes. After 30-45 minutes it was cold enough to not crumb when I frosted it - so much easier!