NYT Cooking - How to Frost a Cake
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Everyone knows the icing on the cake is the best part, but it can also be one of the more challenging steps of the cake-making process. And it’s not just the fancy swirls, bobs and swags you see in bakeries. A slick, crumb-free frosting on a cake or cupcake is an achievement in itself. This guide will help you get there and beyond.
A slick, crumb-free frosting on a cake is an achievement, and Melissa Clark will help get you there and beyond.
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