need advice on putting white frosting on a chocolate cake.Is there some way to keep chocolate crumbs

[barb]

from getting into the icing? Thanks!!

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

Do a crumb coat first. Put a thin layer of icing on the cake to "capture" the ...

...loose crumbs.

Refrigerate the cake until the frosting firms, then refrost with the final layer.

No crumbs!

Michael

 

[barb]

Thank you so much! I'm going to start with the thin layer right now. Appreciate the help!!!

 

[marilynfl]

Thanks Mike...that's exactly what I would have written.

 

[barb]

Worked like a charm. Cake is ready for the party....thanks!!

 

[mistral]

I know this is too late, but a good idea is to freeze the cake prior to Icing it. Fewer crumbs. (nt

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

Only very seldom do I ever need a cake to look that good. But when I do, a crumb coat works.