How Do You 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. Step 1 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. Step 2 Tear some soft bread and use the pieces to fill large gaps. Patch smaller holes and dents with frosting. Continue decorating as planned. Step 3 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. Step 4 Use fresh fruit, edible flowers or decorative frosting flourishes to hide imperfections. Step 5 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. Refri
