How to Rescue a Crumbled Cake
Don't let a minor disaster spoil the party. Whether you flipped a cake layer out of its pan or knocked your frosted masterpiece to the floor, here are a few ways to salvage your dessert.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Cardboard Round
- Foil Or Plastic Wrap
- Fresh Edible Flowers
- Fresh Fruit
- Whipped Cream
- Berries Or Shaved Chocolate
- Frosting
- Liqueur
- Soft Bread
- Flat Spatula
- Glass Serving Bowl
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If a baked layer broke cleanly, use extra frosting to glue the pieces together. Place a cardboard round covered completely with foil or plastic wrap under the layers for support while you reassemble them.
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Tear some soft bread and use the pieces to fill large gaps. Patch smaller holes and dents with frosting. Continue decorating as planned.
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If the cake cracks or breaks after it's frosted, ease the pieces together by pressing the sides in with a flat spatula. Smooth frosting over the cake.
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Use fresh fruit, edible flowers or decorative frosting flourishes to hide imperfections.
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For a cake that falls apart completely, make a classic trifle: In a pretty glass serving bowl, create layers of crumbled, liqueur-soaked cake, whipped cream, and berries or shaved chocolate. Refrigerate until serving time.
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Tips & Warnings
Always make extra frosting. It's easy to scale up, and you never know when you'll need a little more for fancy swirls or last-minute touch-ups.
