Ina Garten has taught her fans everything from spatchcocking a chicken to mixing the perfect margarita.
To demonstrate, Garten used her fan-favoriteBeattys Chocolate Cake.
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To start, she offers this advice.
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Next, she suggests this frosting technique.
Just put a little icing right on top, and I use an offset spatula to spread it out.
And the key about not getting crumbs in the icing is you always go in one direction.
You dont go back and forth.
I think were really tempted to do that.
And you push the icing from the top, youll never get crumbs in it.
If the cake cracks, you’re free to cover the cracks.
And you know what?
It doesnt have to be perfect.
Its gonna be just as delicious.
“Go all the way around and ensure the edge is sharp, she explains.
As with all baking, practice makes perfect.
