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.) Next, use a large ring cutter, about 3 1/2 inches wide, to cut circles out of the center of three of the cakes.Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine SacksSecure a cake board to a platter by placing a wet paper towel down, folded in half, under the cake board. Place the first cut cake, bottom-side up, in the center of the cake board. Fill the piping bag with buttercream and pipe along the perimeter of the cake, using about 1/2 cup of buttercream.
To crumb-coat the cake, add about 3 cups buttercream on top of the cake and use a small offset spatula to spread over the edges and cover the sides of the cake completely. Use a long offset spatula to smooth off the top. Chill for 15 minutes.6. Decorate Once the crumb coat has set, add another 1 1/2-2 cups buttercream to the top of cake and use the offset spatula to spread the buttercream down the sides evenly so the cake is completely coated. Use a bench scraper to even out the buttercream in a smooth layer and a long offset spatula to smooth off the top. Pro tip: Gently heat the offset spatula with a pastry torch to help create super smooth lines.
with any remaining buttercream. Attach remaining candies to the exterior of cake, then chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the buttercream and candies to set.Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacksunder very hot water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then wipe knife off with a towel. Carefully make two smooth, even cuts, and use an offset spatula to lift the slice off the cake board and onto a plate; being careful as the candies will flow out of the cake.
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