Cake decorating questions

[QueenOfGeeks]

Hi,

I am going to make a fire engine cake for ds's birthday. I am a bit of a novice, but did a Kwazii cake last year that turned out ok. However this year I also have a 11 week old dd. So I would like to make the cake ahead of time then decorate it closer to the time. Can I freeze the cake once it is baked (it will be a chocolate madeira). The cake will be 3/4 layers high. I have a large cake tin so will make one large cake, and then cut it up to make the layers. If I can freeze it, do I freeze it in the cake tin? Or cut it up then freeze? Also do I have to defrost it before putting the butter cream on?

Any suggestions or advice welcome.

Yes you can freeze it (i find it makes it moister), I'd cut it up then freeze wrapped in cling film. Defrost on a cake rack before icing, unwrap it first or it will go soggy.

I find a sachet of of white power in buttercream (with the sugar) makes it much more stable for putting fondant over if you are going to, i use one sachet per lb of sugar for a wedding cake, but you won't be transporting this one so probably won't need as much. Just makes it easier to work with.

Good luck, post pictures!

Here is the finished cake, thanks for the advice

Oh wow, that looks just fabulous!!! Lucky DS! Well done.

Excellent! Can we see the kwazii cake too?

Fantastic