Quick Tip for Frosting a Cake
Here’s a simple tip to keep your cake plate clean while frosting — and it’s super easy!
Parchment Paper
I absolutely LOVE parchment paper—it has so many uses in the kitchen! Not only does it keep my serving dish clean while icing a cake, but it’s also perfect for the air fryer, baking cookies, roasting vegetables, or really anything that goes in the oven.
Parchment paper is available in rolls, like wax paper or foil, and in convenient precut sheets that pull right out of the box. My husband always opts for the precut sheets—they’re perfect for the air fryer and great for things like potatoes, onion rings, chicken tenders, and more!
It makes cleanup so easy! Anyway, back to the cake!
Place strips of parchment paper, wax paper, or foil under the edges of your cake, just enough to keep them secure. I keep a pair of kitchen scissors handy in a drawer just for this purpose!
Once you’re done frosting, simply slide out the paper strips and toss them. Voila! Your cake plate or serving dish stays perfectly clean.
I learned this cake-frosting tip from my mom years ago. The crystal cake plate I’m using was hers, complete with a tall, clear cover—I just wish I’d taken a photo of it! I’ll make sure to capture it next time. I’ve always worried about breaking it, but so far, so good!
My mom passed away over 20 years ago, and she was an incredible cook. This chocolate frosting was one of her favorites, and today was my first time trying it.
I’d share the frosting recipe here, but I’d like to try it once or twice more. The recipe is very old, and I ended up adding more chocolate squares than it called for—guess they’re not as big as they used to be!
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