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Directions

Make the Cake

• 1

  Make the cake mix according to directions on the package.

Make the Frosting

• 2

  Combine powdered sugar, water, and meringue powder in the bowl of stand mixer with whip attachment, on medium-low; mix until combined, about 5 minutes. 

• 3

  Add butter into the bowl of the stand mixer; mix until combined on medium-low, about 2 minutes, scraping as needed. 

• 4

  Turn mixer up to medium-high; whip until lightened and smooth, about 10-15 minutes.

Decorate the Cake

• 5

  Place 1 layer cake, upside down (so flat side is facing up) onto your cake board or plate. 

• 6

  Add dollop of frosting (about 1 1/2 cups) onto the top of the cake, spreading it evenly over the entire cake, smoothing it out with your offset spatula. 

• 7

  Place the 2nd cake layer on top of the frosting. 

• 8

  Place about 1 cup frosting on top of the 2nd cake, spreading it evenly over the entire cake, smoothing it out with your offset spatula. 

• 9

  Spread frosting evenly over the sides, rotating the cake as your frost it.  

• 10

  With the end of your offset metal spatula, create swishes all over the frosting for desired  look.