dummy cakes

Dummy cakes are usually covered in fondant that is adhered to the cake by using crisco or piping gel. You could also dampen the fondant with water so it will stick to the dummy cake. If you don’t want to use fondant, maybe you can cover the dummy cake with Royal icing – once it hardens, you can practice your piping. I’ve never done it this way, but it’s a thought…

-- DJ - Funfetticakes

Thanks I am leaning toward using RI. Thought I would give it a try before I gave it to my niece. I really want something that she won’t have to replace or repair often but durable enough that she can practice ..scrape it off.. and try again.

-- KK

@Funfetti, are you able to reuse the dummy cake once you’ve covered it in fondant, can you wash the old fondant off? I’ve had a dummy cake I’ve been hoarding (I live in Alaska, shipping is OUTRAGEOUS, and I’m a cheapskate…), but it’s now collecting dust. I need to get over my stinginess and decorate it already :)

-- thea jo, http://www.facebook.com/bakermamacakes, www.bakermama.com

There is a product available called Perma Ice, it goes on like buttercream and once dried it can literally be washed with soap and water! It is a little pricey but a small amount goes a long way.

-- Amy, http://www.amyscakesncandies.com

Thank you I will look it up.

-- KK