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Default Cake Flour redux

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> notbob > wrote:
>
>> Me? I can barely spread canned frosting on a pan cake without tearing
>> the surface.
>>
>> nb
>>

>
> Put it on in small dollops and then connect them with a knife or
> spreader. Cinchy.



That is good advice. If nb or anyone else is nervous about crumbs
getting in the frosting, then put the cake in the freezer for about 30
minutes before you add the frosting. You could also "crumb coat" the
cake before you add the frosting.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-crumb-coat.htm Call me when it is
ready, I will let you know how it turns out. :-P


Becca