Cake Dummies
Discover why a dummy cake is the ideal choice for your cake decorating projects! Explore our wide selection of dummies and learn more about our variety of size options.
A cake dummy is an essential tool at any stage in your cake decorating journey. It offers an excellent way to practice covering and decorating techniques without the pressure of working on a real cake. For beginners, it's ideal for learning new skills or fine-tuning existing ones. Whether you're practicing buttercream smoothing, perfecting fondant draping, or mastering intricate piping, a dummy cake provides the perfect blank canvas. They're also a popular choice for cake decorating classes, giving students the opportunity to repeatedly practice their techniques without the expense or waste of real cake. For more experienced bakers, dummy cakes are an invaluable time-saver when creating multi-tiered or larger display cakes. Popular sizes like 4 inch, 6 inch, and 8 inch are often used together to create impressive tiered sets. These sizes are particularly versatile as they can be easily stacked to simulate a real wedding or celebration cake. Combining different-sized tiers allows you to work on proportions, styling, and stability—without worrying about the challenges of working with real cake layers, such as freshness or weight.
Additionally, dummy cakes are perfect for creating lasting displays for events or shop windows. They can be decorated to look as realistic as any freshly baked cake and offer a cost-effective solution for displays that need to last beyond a single day. Whether you’re preparing for a wedding cake showcase, participating in a competition, or setting up an eye-catching display, cake dummies allow you to perfect your designs without worrying about perishable ingredients. We offer a wide range of polystyrene dummies in both round and square shapes, available in various sizes and depths. You can choose from straight-edged or bevelled edges for a seamless look, and we even offer custom shapes and sizes. For inquiries or special orders, feel free to contact us to bring your vision to life.
