When Should You Bake A Cake Before Decorating?
It is recommended to bake a cake before decorating it. Once the cake has cooled down, it can be easily leveled, crumb coated, and iced without the cake falling apart or creating a mess. Decorating a warm cake can cause the frosting to melt or slide off, and it can be difficult to work with. It is best to plan to bake the cake in advance and allow sufficient time for it to cool before decorating it.