How to Cover a Dummy Cake with Buttercream

Using buttercream is an easy and natural-looking way to cover up a dummy cake. This article will tell you what you need to know on how to cover a dummy cake with buttercream.

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INGREDIENTS

01 1 stick unsalted butter, softened and cut into ½-inch cubes

02 1½ cups solid vegetable shortening

03 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract

04 1 bag sifted confectioners’ sugar (2 pounds)

05 ⅛ to ½ cup whole milk (to desired consistency)

CREAM BUTTER, SHORTENING AND VANILLA

01

Using an electric mixer, cream butter, shortening and vanilla until smooth. It will ...

ADD CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR

02

Gradually add confectioners’ sugar to the mix at low speed. Use a rubber spatula ...

ADD MILK

03

Add 1/8 cup of milk to mix until smooth. You may add more milk to reach desired ...

SMOOTH STYROFOAM CAKE

04

Using a sanding block, gently sand the Styrofoam cake, eliminating any rough spots.

How to Cover a Dummy Cake with Buttercream