How do i keep a multi layer cake from sliding apart when I ice it?

Before you ice your cake, slice a little off the top of each layer horizontally with a bread knife so that it is absolutely flatHow do i keep a multi layer cake from sliding apart when I ice it?
You can ice the layers seperately. And then when you get to the top, the icing should keep the other pieces together like glue.How do i keep a multi layer cake from sliding apart when I ice it?
Make sure your cake is not hot when you are icing it you could even stick it in the fridge before icing it. When using frosting make sure that it is not a runny type frosting. If you start getting really high, you can always use cake dowels run stick them straight down though the cake once you have all your layers on and before you start icing the entire cake.





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Put a wooden skewer (like one used for kabobs or satay) through the center of the two layers.
oh what a good question...as i actually had a birthday cake ';slide'; apart....





Are you using a filling of some sort? Like a strawberry filling or a mousse? And how many layers exactly is the cake? 3, 4, 5?





if you are using a filling i would suggest doweling the cake.


also let your cake ';settle'; after you have filled it for AT LEAST an hour and then frost it.


If you aren't using a filling or are just using the frosting as the filling then make sure its a thick consistancy. you cake shouldn't slide if you are using a thick consistancy.


One thing to make sure is that your cake is supported....make sure you have a heavy duty cake board under it that will fully support it when you are moving it.


also if you are traveling. place the cake on the floor board...DO NOT set it on your lap.

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