Fill Cake Layers
Learning how to fill your cake layers is an important step in learning how to cake decorate. The most common way to fill cake layers is with icing
or frosting. This method is used when stacking two or more
layers of the same size. The icing between the layers helps secure
the layers in place. It also adds more flavor to your desserts.Filling Cake Layers-Learn To Ice Between The Layers
An alternative to using frosting or icing is using flavored filling between layers. This is a good way to blend flavors in and can easily make a gourmet flavored dessert. We'll teach you here how to use frosting to layer.How To Fill your Cake Layers
- Using a metal spatula, place a good sized glop of icing on the
top of your first layer.
- Spread the icing over the top, being careful not to lift your
spatula as you go. This will help not to create crumbs.
- Use a simple back and forth motion to spread the icing until
the top is covered.
- Get the icing as even as you can. You want the icing layer to be about 1/4" thick.
How to Fill Cake Layers
Flavored Fillings Between Layers
Using flavored filling to fill a cake is a great way to give a unique and flavorful twist to your desserts. Fruit flavors are used most often, but there are a variety of other flavors that can be used also. Some popular filling flavors are:- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Vanilla Cream Filling
- Peanut Butter Filling
- Chocolate Filling
- Coconut Filling
- Maple Filling
- Mint Filling
- Fresh chopped strawberries or other fruit
- Fruit preserves or jam
- Lemon
What you will Need to Fill Cake Layers
- 2 baked layers
- metal spatula
- pastry bag (10" or larger)
- coupler
- frosting (the same frosting you plan to ice the outside with)
Next, we are going to add the filling. You want your filling to be no more than 1/4" thick. Place the filling in the center and spread it outwards towards your "dam".
Make sure you spread it evenly. Again, you only want it about 1/4" thick. Any thicker and the filling will most likely squish out the sides.
You are now ready to place your other layer on top, ice, and decorate.
Now, it's time to stack the next layer.
~It is important not to skip this step or your filling will ooze out the sides while you are trying to frost the sides.
Now on to some decorating ideas!