How To: Cover a square styrofoam dummy cake with fondant

When it comes to fondant, practice really does make perfect. The sugary mixture hardens to a sturdy yet soft consistency when set out to dry, but in its pliable stage it's often easy for things to spin out of control and to make terrible folding and tucking mess-ups when you're attaching a fondant cover on a cake.

If you want to set the perfect smooth base for a cake but really don't know where to begin, then watch this cake decorating video. This two-part tutorial will guide you through how to cover a styrofoam dummy cake with fondant, so even if you mess up a few times no one will know!