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    Should I refrigerate cake before frosting?
    Mathew Rice
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    You can even freeze the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven! When it thaws, the cake will become more moist, which makes icing much easier. Plus, there's not nearly as many of those pesky crumbs to deal with!
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    How do I write "Happy Birthday" on the cake?
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    You'll need a piping bag if you want to write with icing. You pour the icing in, hold on to the top, and squeeze the icing out of a small hole in the bottom of the piping bag with your other hand, writing with the tip.
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    What can I do to get a very smooth surface on my icing?
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    You can buy an icing smoother from your local craft store. It's like a slender spatula with a flat blade designed to smooth surfaces like cakes.
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    How do I make my frosting harden?
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    Keep your frosted cake in the fridge. The frosting will eventually harden after a few hours. Keep in mind that the frosting will never truly harden.
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    What should I do if the custard makes my cake layers slippery?
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    Leave the cake in the refrigerator overnight so the custard layers set a bit. If you still have trouble, put it in the freezer overnight and cover it in plastic wrap to make sure ice doesn't form on the cake -but that is not ideal.
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    How do I put rolled icing on a cake?
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    Make the icing a bit bigger than the area you want to cover. Slowly place it over the cake and cut away the edges with a sharp knife.
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    How do I make a piping bag?
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    Follow the steps in How to Make a Piping Bag .
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    How do I make butter icing?
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    Whisk about 90g soft butter, 160g powdered sugar and 1tbsp of water together, adding the sugar and water to the butter gradually.
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    How can I bake a cake without an oven?
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    You can't bake a cake without an oven.
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    Is it possible to make icing without butter?
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    Yes, you can use powdered sugar and water, refrigerating it for about half an hour so it will be thicker.
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