How to Make Purple, Yellow & White Square Wedding Cakes
- 1). Place each cake pan on the foam board and trace around the pan using a pencil. Cut each cake pan out. These circles will serve as a base for each cake tier.
- 2). Mix the cake batter according to the directions on the box. You will need enough batter to fill each pan. One box of cake mix generally makes enough for one 8-inch by 8 inch or 9-inch by 9-inch cake, so buy enough mix using that as a guide. For instance, Wilton sells a set of 3 16-inch, 12-inch, and 8-inch square cake pans. For a three-layer cake with these measurements, you would need 4 boxes of cake mix.
- 3). Bake the cakes at the temperature and time indicated on the cake mix box. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool. Flip each cake onto the foam circles of corresponding sizes, so that the bottom of the cake is facing up. Cover the cakes with saran wrap and place them in the refrigerator, which will make the tiers easier to handle. Allow the cakes to chill for at least six hours.
- 4). Frost each cake with a thin layer of butter cream frosting. Start with the sides and finish with the top of the cake. Designate a color for each cake, for instance, decide if you want the largest cake to be purple, yellow, or white.
- 5). Sprinkle the working service with cornstarch, and begin rolling the fondant until it is ¼ to 1/8 inch. If you are uncertain how much fondant to use, consult the chart listed in the resources section. Roll the fondant until it is large enough to cover the top and sides of the cake. Measure the fondant over the pan if you are uncertain.
- 6). Brush your hands with cornstarch. Gently lift the rolled fondant and center it over the cake. Use your hands to smooth the fondant over the cake, then use a knife to trim the excess fondant around the sides. Repeat the process with each cake, covering the cakes in different colors.
- 7). Place the second layer on top of the first layer, either positioning it in the center of the larger cake, or turning it slightly so that it creates a diamond shape. Finally, position the final layer on top of the second, either straight on, or twisted slightly.
