Frosting 3 (Troubleshooting)

Question 1

Frosting breaks or curdles

Answer 1

Fat added too slowly or eggs too hot when fat was added
Butter too cold when added

Add shortening or sifted powdered sugar
Soften butter before adding

Question 2

Frosting is lumpy

Answer 2

Powdered sugar not sifted, ingredients not blended, sugar syrup lumps in frosting

Soft dry ingredients, use softened butter add sugar syrup carefully

Question 3

Frosting is too stiff

Answer 3

Not enough liquid, Too cold

Adjust forumla, add some water or milk to thin frosting
bring frosting to room temperture : heat gently over simmering water

Question 4

Frosting will not adhere to cake

Answer 4

Cake too hot, Frosting too thin, Frosting to stiff, Frosting too cold

Cool cake completely, adjust frosting formula, soften frosting in room temp before using