7. Cover the cake. Completely slather the sides and top with whipped cream (Figures J and K).

TIP: You can optionally include ½c of
toasted almonds in the cake cavity and
then sprinkle the outside with ¹/ c of shaved
³
toasted almonds.
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8. Make a decorating tool. Scoop frosting into a plastic bag, and twist the top tight (Figures L and M, previous page). Cut the tip off the plastic bag (Figure N).

9. Decorate the cake.

Squeeze the bag carefully so the frosting comes out, and decorate the top of your cake how you like (Figures O and P, previous page).

Repeat Steps 8 and 9 with different colors of
frosting for an elegant, layered look (Figures Q–S).

10. Enjoy!

Cut the cake and scoop it onto a plate (Figure T).

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Make whipped cream using a chilled bowl and beater. You can dye the whipped cream and decorate it any way you want.

For chocolate whipped cream, use a chilled mixing bowl and add the following:

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6Tbsp cocoa

2c whipping cream 1c sugar

¼tsp salt food dye (optional)

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