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Letting Cakes Rest Before Serving

akes are like roasted chicken—they helps if after frosting or glazing, you let it
C are easier to slice if left to rest. Now, rest at room temperature for at least 10 to
the cake certainly doesn’t need as much 20 minutes before slicing.
resting time as a chicken does, but it

incorporated, 30 seconds. Alternating, medium and beat until lightened, 1 to
add the coffee mixture and the rest of 2 minutes more.
the sugar, beating on low speed until
smooth. Add more sugar if the frosting 3. Use to frost the top and sides of the
seems thin. Increase the mixer speed to cake of your choice.