Will This Work?

Decorating By Danishwiz Updated 11 Apr 2007 , 11:33pm by cakesbykitty

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Danishwiz Posted 11 Apr 2007 , 10:10pm
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Ok hopefully I can explain this clearly. I want to make a square cake to look like a box with a lid covered in buttercream. I was going to make a several layer 10 inch cake. I want to trim the sides of the bottom layers just maybe a 1/4 inch so the top is slightly bigger to appear as a lid. My concern is that the top that is a 1/4 inch bigger may not hold if it is only covered in buttercream. So my question is does anyone think it will work ok or does anyone have any other ideas?

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KoryAK Posted 11 Apr 2007 , 10:15pm
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#1 I think that tiny lip will hold just fine. #2 I don't think you need it. Depends on how you want to cover the cake, but I think most ppl ice the whole thing then ice (or do fondant) the lid over that which will give you that larger look you are wanting.

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LittleLinda Posted 11 Apr 2007 , 10:44pm
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I'm thinking to do a perfectly even cake, then pipe the box lid with frosting. If you have the icing tip, it would be easy.

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cakesbykitty Posted 11 Apr 2007 , 11:33pm
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i;m with them... if you "carve it" you are going to be dealing with a lot of crumbs and you want a very clean line there.

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