What is a Crumb Coat?

Strange name?  Well, I guess I should quickly explain...a crumb coat is the first layer of icing that traps in the crumbs.  This makes applying your final coat easier, and gives it a smoother finish.  After your cake is completely cool, cover it with a thin layer of icing (a thinner consistency is easier to spread during this step) and let dry.  The icing should be dry to the touch before applying the final coat.  A crumb coat also serves as an adhesive when applying fondant.  Hope that helps!

I did it!

After much talk of creating a blog to journal my cakes and share them with those that are interested, I did it!    Now, how often I'll actually post is a mystery.  My goal is to collect my creations, ideas, and other information I might find interesting in one place.  My hope is that this might actually be of interest to someone else too.  Well, at least I know my mom will follow...she's has to, right?!  So bear with me while I figure this whole blogging thing out.  It could be fun!