How to frost a layer cake

Some people are not willing to frost a layer cake. It really isn't that difficult! Just follow these easy steps to frosting a layer cake!
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 30 minutes
How to frost a layer cake:

1. Bake a layer cake, use a cake mix or follow this recipe, remove layers from pans, and cool completely.
2. Put layers in freezer and freeze until solid. This makes it easier to frost the layers.
3. Make frosting according to your favorite frosting recipe, or use canned frosting or a mix.
4. Use a Lazy Susan or a Turntable to make the frosting process easier, but if you don't have one, just pick a pretty serving platter to use.
5. Tear off four short strips of waxed paper and place them in a square on your serving plate, leaving an open space in the middle.
6. Carefully place one cake layer on the waxed paper. Using about 1 cup of the frosting, spread frosting over the top of the layer.
7. Place the second layer on top of the frosting, aligning the edges.
8. Using an offset spatula for more control, spread a very thin layer of frosting on the sides of the cake to seal in any stray crumbs. This is much easier if you have a lazy susan.
9. Then frost the sides of the cake, using the spatula to make peaks and swirls. Build up a slight edge at the top of the cake.
10. Finish frosting the top of the cake, pushing frosting to the edges to meet the frosting on the sides. Have fun swirling the frosting so it's pretty!
11. Carefully pull out the waxed paper strips. Now you see why we used them - your serving platter is perfectly clean!

Cake Frosting Tips:

1. I would recommend making more frosting than most recipes call for, especially if you're a beginner. Nothing is more frustrating than running out.
2. Offset spatulas have a kink in the blade that keeps your fingers away from the frosting while working.
3. Add liquid to thin, or powdered sugar to thicken the frosting as you work if the texture changes.

Useful tools to help you frost your cake!

* cake layers
* frosting
* waxed paper
* serving plate
* lazy susan
* rubber spatula