What is the crumb coat? Well, very simply, it’s a thin layer of icing used to contain all of the crumbs on your cake and keeps them from getting everywhere! You don’t want to skip this step, because if you get any crumbs in your final coat of buttercream it’s nearly impossible to get them out. If all goes as planned, the crumbs should easily stick to the thin icing layer. Place the crumbs on the cake and do your best to cover the entire surface of the cake. After you’ve spread the thin layer of icing, it’ll be time to apply the crumbs to the cake. lets talk about the first step in decorating your cake…. The icing should either crust over or feel dry to the touch. And believe me, those pesky crumbs will not come out. Now, having crumbs in your frosting is fine… if it’s the comb coat, but when its your final coat, it can be quite the disaster. When I took a step back to peak at my work of art, I realized there were cake crumbs in my frosting. (You can cut a round piece to fit the bottom of the pan or, better yet, anchor a larger sheet with the ring of the pan, allowing the parchment to stick out the sides as shown in the prep photo.
Prepare three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper cut into circles on the bottom. When you’ve got the sides covered, take your bench. Since the semi-naked look involves buttercream that looks barely there, try to apply a pretty thin layer. Using that same offset spatula, apply buttercream to the sides of the cake, starting at the bottom and working your way up to the top. Mix the wet ingredients: Next, mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until they are smooth. Place a layer of parchment paper over the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and lightly grease the sides. For the Vanilla Cake: Preheat the oven to 350☏/177☌/gas mark 4. Step 3: Frost And Smooth The Sides Of The Cake. Prep a 9×13-inch pan: In the meantime, coat a large baking dish with cooking oil or non-stick baking spray, and set it aside. This helps lock in any crumbs (hence the name) for a more polished. Make the banana cake: Preheat oven: To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until combined. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with 1 Tablespoon of flour and tap out the excess. I dipped my spatula into my bowl of buttercream and started spreading the icing all over the cake. The crumb coat is a very thin layer of buttercream applied to the entire surface of the cake. Generously spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or grease with butter.
I spent so much time baking a cake and making the buttercream, I was so excited to finally get to the fun part… decorating the cake. Years ago, when I made my very first cakes, I didn’t realize how important a crumb coat was. Today I want to chat about the importance of adding a crumb coat to a cake.
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