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Will box cake withstand stacking? Help ~~ Birthday in 10 days!

post #1 of 3
1/29/13 at 5:51pm
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Super New at all this cake baking but love to learn more....

 

Okay so I've played a little with the MMF recipes and I didn't do too bad.  I'm making my baby's first birthday cake (Hello Kitty) and I wanted to make a 2 or 3 tier cake.  Will box cake work for that or do I need a special recipe? 

 

Also, can I just put the cakes on top of each other as is or do I need to use cake boards and/or dowels? 

 

Do I have to use alot of Buttercream frosting if I'm going to cover it with MMF?  Ugh, I think I bit off more than I can chew with this project.  Please Help!!

 

Thanks,

Cynt

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post #2 of 3
1/29/13 at 5:58pm

If using box mix increase eggs to 4   cut water or liquid in half and add 1/2 to 1 full box of related instant pudding (the small box.  Bake as usual

 

Anything over 4 inches should have inner supports, boards and dowels for each tier else it will collapse.

 

A thin coat of buttercream on the outside under the fondant, but you can fill between layers pretty well to make up for it.

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post #3 of 3
1/29/13 at 7:29pm

If I am using a box mix I just substitute the oil for butter and milk for the water.  Makes a nice sturdy cake that is great for stacking and/or carving. 

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