These items are the ones I used to make the perfect cake. Sturdy enough for one layer all the way up to three layers.
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This box makes works because it has pudding in the mix. From scratch cakes are delicious but they just do not hold up to decorating. Especially if you’re gonna do more than two layers. If you’re going for a tiered cake cake box mixes are the best. to...
Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix, 16.25 oz
Yellow cake mix in a box works best for layered cakes or tiered cakes. There is putting in the mix which gives it more stability and a richer flavor. You can also add an extra egg, substitute water for milk, and melted butter for the oil.
Betty Crocker Favorites Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix, 13.25 oz
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Any brand powdered sugar will work just make sure you sift it first so you don’t have lumps in your icing
Great Value Confectioners Powdered Sugar, 32 oz
Salted butter/ Great Value is perfect. I have used Kerrygold but honestly it makes no difference. It’s all in the vanilla flavoring.
Great Value Sweet Cream Salted Butter, 16 oz Box, 4 Sticks, Refrigerated
Madagascar vanilla is the best. Any brand, doesn’t have to be organic just make sure it’s made with some type of alcohol and vanilla bean or vanilla bean paste and from Madagascar vanilla beans
Simply Organic Vanilla Extract, Pure Madagascar | Publix Super Markets
Madagascar vanilla has the best flavor. Just make sure it’s made with alcohol to give your ice in that perfect punch.
Organic Vanilla Extract - Made with Madagascar Vanilla Beans – For Baking, Desserts, Home Cooking and Chefs - 4 OZ - Walmart.com
This offset spatula works so good to smooth out your icing. Very good flexibility and it’s long enough to cover the entire cake.
Wilton 13-Inch Angled Stainless Steel Icing Spatula Ergonomic Black Handle
This is great for picking the entire cake up at one time
