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You can use cake dummies to practice techniques without wasting any actual cake. Businesses often use them for display cakes that don't need to be eaten. They're also a popular option to add an extra tier to a wedding cake for height.

I reuse mine as well. I just damped them with water for the icing to stick on which helps it come off more easily. I used royal icing once an had to bin the full thing I couldn't get it off again lol. A long time ago I used to use a wooden dummy for practicing icing.

How long do dummy cakes last? If you use royal frosting, you can get months and even years of use. Many store displays use dummy cakes for months at a time. You need to make sure they are not in direct sun-light.

There is a common misconception that having a dummy cake or some dummy tiers are cheaper than real cake. Unfortunately, that is not entirely true. There are very little savings and sometimes none at all when you choose dummy tiers over real cake tiers.

To use a cake dummy for a tier cake, slice underneath the cake dummy to separate it from its cake board. Then spread a bit of buttercream on the cake that will be below it. After placing the cake dummy on top, the buttercream will set and secure it in place. Then you can move or transport the cake safely.

A cake leveler is a tool that is used to slice off just the dome of a cake, giving you a nice, flat surface to begin stacking and decorating.

Apply buttercream all around the dummy cake. There is no hard and fast rule here, just go with your instinct! Smooth using a palette knife or cake smoother. Be patient here.

If you do still want to dowel the dummy, do it the same as a real cake and stack in the usual way. To insert flower into polystyrene, use posy picks which have sharp pointed tips. These can also be used for fresh flowers.

The only way I was able to cut a dummy was by using a hot knife which I held over the cooker and immediately cut the polystyrene, it just glided through. If you do decide to use this method make sure you are using an old knife as it does leave a residue on the blade. Hope this helps!

The dummies should be kept in a cool place away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat like radiators. Some people spray decorated dummies with hair spray, apparently that works.

Why use dummy cakes? ›

Cake dummies are a perfect way of adding height to your cake without increasing the cost. Using a dummy is perfect for adding in an extra tier on a wedding cake, creating a show or exhibition cake, to show your skills without having to make a real cake every time you decorate.

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I've covered a dummy as far as 3 mnths in advance. Stored in a cool place away from light, it's fine. I covered and decorated a dummy with gumpaste in March and added flower embellishments in early April. Just used it last wknd for a wedding shower....it was perfectly fine.

Styrofoam – This old standby can be cut into many different shapes. Decorate as desired. This type of “cake dummy” can be washed, dried and reused.

Using faux (styrofoam tiers), best known as dummy tiers instead of real cake tiers has been popular for years now. Most of the BIG beautiful cakes you see on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest are actually dummy cakes.

In simple terms, a cake turntable is an elevated stand that can rotate smoothly. They're used to make icing, piping and decorating an easier process, as you can work on every side without having to change positions.

Cake toppers really take an event to the next level, adding a personal touch to your cake, desserts or other treats. You can even custom design your cake topper to suit current trends, creating a unique decoration sure to impress your guests.

You save money a few ways, the first being, we as cake artists don't have to take the time to carve, stack and add frosting to the real cake which takes a good amount of time and labor. So where is the cake to feed your guest?