Hello there! So with some support from all of you, I now have a dome-shaped green cake for frosting as a cratered moon:

http://cakecentral.com/t/758435/an-urgent-challenge-for-you-cake-experts

(Where I come from, the moon is made of green cheese. Is this a worldwide thing, or just the British Isles?)

On to the frosting process, and I am dreading this. The frosting in the recipe is a thick, white, peaky frosting (sugar, egg whites and water beat until thick and peaky over bain marie). But the cake goes on a board that is covered with black sugar paste with coloured stars.

How on EARTH do I get a frosted cake onto the board without ruining the  black decoration??

Alternatively, how do I frost the cake on the board without ruining the black decoration??

I guess there's no easy answer, but I'd appreciate recommendations on the best method...

Thanks!

Btw, I'm a novice and I don't have any sophisticated equipment!

Well, the easiest thing to do would be to decorate it on the board.  Put wax strips under the board of the moon and then when the icing sets up then just pull them out from under the board.  Watch about 40 seconds into this video and you will see what I mean.

http://www.howcast.com/videos/218325-How-to-Frost-a-Cake

Thanks, Annie! I'll try it that way. (I have to admit how I thought it was a bit funny on the video that the frosting still smeared on the platter - if they can't do it...... well, all I can do is try. I forsee a grey mess!)

Just be careful when you pull it out, and use a spatula to kind of tuck the icing and hold it in place as you pull the strip.

That was what I was going to suggest as well - plus use some vodka or other clear alcohol on a paintbrush or kitchen paper to clean up any smears.

I'd decorate it on it's own board the same size as the cake and then just place it on the decorated board.  It's the only way I do any cake.

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