The light layer of icing used to cover cakes before their final icing and decoration is called what?

The crumb coat is applied as a light layer that the cake may show through. It is applied after layering in order to seal and prevent crumbs from coming through the final icing layer. It is also used to smooth the cake in preparation for fondant so there are no bumps showing through.

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