Banner Year New Year's Cake
Additional Information
Step 1
In advance, use tip 12 and royal icing to pipe dot "Happy New Year" message on waxed paper. Set aside to let dry.
Step 2
Position two 1-layer cakes on board end to end. Ice sides and tops smooth. Pipe tip 32 shell bottom border. Open canned fudge icing container, remove foil. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Continue to microwave at 30 second intervals until ready to pour. If a microwave is unavailable, icing container can be heated on a warming tray or in a pan of water on a stove. Carefully pour icing over top of cake, let small drips of icing run down cake side (make sure icing doesn't reach bottom border).
Step 3
When set, position letters. Sprinkle with Rainbow Nonpareils.
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Violet Icing Color
Rose Icing Color
Leaf Green Icing Color
Meringue Powder
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Cake Board
Fanci-Foil Wrap
Waxed paper
The Shell is the most popular icing technique of all. It's the basis for many borders, fleurs de lis and more. Lift the tip only slightly when piping to avoid a bumpy look.