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Step 5
Using a ganache scraper , hold it perpendicular to the cake , then at a 45 ° angle . This ensures the buttercream is being smoothed and not just taken straight off .
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Step 6
Once the cake has been refrigerated for 5-10 minutes , apply the second coat of buttercream , darkest colour first . Add more white buttercream as you work your way up the cake , to create an ombre effect .
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Step 7
Scoop the lightest colour on top of the cake . Using the pallet knife , smooth it out until it starts to ‘ sit ’ over the cake .
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Step 8
Use the ganache scraper to smooth the sides of the buttercream . After a few rotations , scrape of collected icing on the scraper and repeat until desired smoothness . Refrigerate until icing is hard .
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