Place the cake upside down onto a cake board. Using a palette knife or spatula, spread the icing over the cake and down the sides. Decorate with the chocolate.

Place one of the cakes upside down onto a cake board or stand. Using a palette knife or spatula, spread half the icing onto the bottom layer of the cake, then place the second layer on top.

Use an offset spatula or small knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the ramekin. Place a plate over the ramekin and carefully invert the warm cake. Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar ...

use a serrated knife to trim them flat. When applying the frosting, first spread a very thin layer of frosting on the cake using a small offset spatula. This is known as the “crumb coat,” and ...

Fold in 1 tbsp flour with a spatula with light cutting, downward ... You can also test by inserting a skewer or sharp knife in the center--if it comes out clean, the cake is done.

When cold, divide the cake in half horizontally with a serrated bread knife. To Roast the hazelnuts ... batch as lightly as possible with a wooden spatula or wooden spoon. Just after the last ...

Using a serrated knife, trim domed top of cakes to flatten, if desired. Using an offset spatula, spread half of frosting on top of one cake. Place second cake on top. Ice top and sides of cake ...

When the cakes have cooled, make the icing. Place the bottom cake layer on a serving platter. Use a knife or an angled spatula to ice the top with a very thick layer of icing, being generous ...