The ProFroster Adjustable Cake Scraper

Description

The ProFroster Adjustable Cake Scraper

Create smoother buttercream, straighter sides and a more defined top edge with The ProFroster Adjustable Cake Scraper. Its upright scraping bar and adjustable horizontal blade help you refine the sides and top edge together, giving your cake a neat, consistent finish ready for decorating.

Whether you are preparing a birthday cake or finishing individual wedding cake tiers, the ProFroster helps you work towards a cleaner finish with buttercream or ganache. Adjust the blade to suit your cake, hold the tool steady and work gradually, filling any gaps between passes.

Why Choose the ProFroster?

• Adjustable height: Position the horizontal blade to suit your cake and guide the finish around its upper edge.
• Smoother sides and sharper edges: Remove excess coating while keeping the side and top edge aligned.
• Suitable for buttercream and ganache: Create a smooth base for piping, decorations or a simple, understated finish.
• For round and square cakes: Smooth round tiers on a turntable or work carefully along each face of a square cake.
• Reusable and easy to clean: Made in the USA from food-safe plastic and suitable for the top rack of your dishwasher.

Size and What Is Included

You will receive one ProFroster adjustable cake scraper in your selected variation, comprising the upright bar and adjustable riser. A cake turntable and spatula are used separately.

The scraping surface measures approximately 8⅛ inches high × 5 inches across (20.6 × 12.7 cm). These are the scraping-surface dimensions, rather than the overall assembled measurements.

How to Assemble Your ProFroster

Important: Always slide the riser onto the bar from the top. Forcing it on from another direction can stress and damage the tool.

• Step 1 — Open the riser: Gently widen its gap with your thumb.
• Step 2 — Slide down from the top: Keep the gap open while sliding the riser onto the upright bar.
• Step 3 — Set the height: Allow the riser to engage with the pins at the required position, checking that the bar sits neatly inside its groove.

How to Use the ProFroster

For a round cake, place your cake board on a stable turntable. Begin with a crumb-coated cake and a coating that is firm enough to hold its shape but soft enough to smooth.

• Step 1 — Apply your coating: Cover the top and sides with buttercream or ganache, leaving enough excess for the scraper to remove.
• Step 2 — Position the tool: Set the ProFroster beside the cake, with its base resting flat on the supporting surface. Adjust the horizontal blade to the intended finished height.
• Step 3 — Smooth gradually: Hold the tool steady near its base and slowly rotate the turntable. Keep it upright and avoid pushing hard into the cake.
• Step 4 — Fill and repeat: Add a little more coating to any gaps, remove collected excess from the scraper and make another gentle pass.
• Step 5 — Finish the centre: Use an offset spatula to smooth any remaining marks on the top, working carefully to preserve the finished edge.

Working on a square cake? Smooth each straight face individually, repositioning the cake between sides and taking extra care as you approach the corners.

Tips for a Cleaner Finish

Keep the scraping edges clean between passes and use a light, steady grip. If the coating drags or tears, check its consistency and the firmness of your crumb coat before continuing. Several gentle passes with small touch-ups will give you more control than pressing harder.

Cleaning and Care

Wash your ProFroster before first use and after decorating. Hand-wash with warm soapy water and a soft sponge, or place it on the top rack of the dishwasher. Use a soft silicone or plastic spatula to clear excess icing; avoid abrasive pads and scraping the plastic with sharp metal edges.

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