Step 6 of 8 · Cake Decorating Essentials
Thin crumb coat, then the real coat
Thin crumb coat, then the real coat — step 6 of 8 in Cake Decorating Essentials. Spread a thin layer to trap crumbs. Scrape almost to the cake. Chill 15 minutes until matte. Then a generous final coat.
Free food & cooking tip: Thin crumb coat, then the real coat (step 6 of 8 from "Cake Decorating Essentials").
Spread a thin layer to trap crumbs. Scrape almost to the cake. Chill 15 minutes until matte. Then a generous final coat. Hold a bench scraper vertical, spin the turntable, one pass at a time. Fill gaps, scrape again.
Warm water on the scraper, wiped dry, gives cleaner sides. Chill 20 minutes before piping so decorations don't drag.
2 more paragraphs in this tip — free with a Learnlyst account.
Create a free account to read the full tip
Unlock “Thin crumb coat, then the real coat” plus daily tips. Guides and course pages stay public for search.
From the full photographed course
Cake Decorating Essentials →This tip is one step — unlock all 8 steps inside Learnlyst.
More Food & Cooking tips
Ready for the full Learnlyst library?
Free account for daily tips · $9/mo or $79/yr for every course.