Hey Ladies--

As luck would have it, I am out of Viva paper towels.

Can I just use computer paper to smoothe my cake?

Thanks!!

tcp

I beleive Sharon (SugarShack) does.
Do youhave other paper towels? Does it matter if there is a pattern on it? Many times I use other brands (el cheapo). Some of them will leavemore of a pattern/print when one side is used compared to little pattern on the other side. Just experiment.

Computer paper works just as well, if not better!, than Viva towels.

I've used wax paper as well.

wax paper and parchment paper works well, too.

Thanks guys! As always you have all the answers!

tcp

K2cakes, Yes, Viva is a brand name. They are untextured as you assumed. They are usually used to avoid the pattern transfer onto the buttercream.

Most supermarkets here in the states sell them, even the Dollar General store near me has them. Not sure where you are located, they might be harder to find overseas.

I always use parchment paper to do my smoothing. I think it works well! Good Luck!