FROSTING FALLING OFF?

If you are icing your cake and you are finding that frosting is not sticking to it, it could be one of several problems.

If the icing just slides off the cake, the cake may not have been thoroughly cooled.

Try placing the cake in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Leave the frosting well covered and at room temperature while the cake is being refrigerated.

Once you are certain that the cake is cool, try frosting again. If the cake is cool and the frosting is still running off, the frosting may be too runny.

Using an electric mixer, start adding powdered sugar, ¼ of a cup at a time to the frosting until the consistency is firmer and the frosting adheres to the cake.