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Decorating By annacakes Updated 17 Aug 2007 , 4:54pm by amysue99

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annacakes Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 9:12pm
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Okay, anyone got a really good way to install the middle and top tiers on a wedding cake that is iced in buttercream without wrecking the icing with your fingers when you lay each one on?

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abeverley Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 9:20pm
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I use a big spatula, like the ones to turn pancakes.

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amysue99 Posted 16 Aug 2007 , 9:23pm
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Okay, I'm definitely not an expert, and you probably already know this trick but.... When I dowel the cake, I stagger - push every other one all the way in and leave the others a little higher. It gives me some "finger" room. Once I set the cake on the dowels, the weight pushes them all the way in. Does this make sense?

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annacakes Posted 17 Aug 2007 , 12:29pm
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Amy - a fantastic suggestion. Thanks very much. That should work perfectly. You guys are all so smart!

Anna

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amysue99 Posted 17 Aug 2007 , 4:54pm
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Anna - I learned it off of CC!! Just like everything else I know!

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