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The Pro Tips You Need Before Attempting To Move A Frosted Cake For Serving By Lottë Reford Dec. 6, 2025 11:00 am EST

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Even the most confident at-home bakers are often intimidated by the final boss of a great cake –- frosting. From working out the perfect frosting-to-cake ratio to parsing the difference between icing, frosting, and glaze (we won't tell anyone if you give up on this bit and turn to the best store-bought frostings ) to actually piping that buttercream, making an elaborate, decorated cake is as much a construction project as it is a baking project. And then there's the moment of truth when you have to move your lovingly built creation to the table for serving. If you haven't prepared, the w

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