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Step 1
Practice making the cake before the party. An ounce of prevention avoids recipe mishaps. You may want to make the cake the night before so you have plenty of time to bake another one before the event.
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Step 2
Buy or make extra frosting. Icing a cake is one of the most common cake decorating techniques. Add extra frosting to cover dips or holes in the cake. Glue broken sections together with icing.
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Step 3
Start from scratch, if time permits. You may want to buy an extra box to have on hand, just in case.
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Step 4
Replace cakes with store-bought ones. If the cake falls on the floor or the dog decides to jump on the counter and eat it, buying a cake may be the best way to handle the mishap. Most supermarkets carry ready-to-go cakes and the deli can add a quick message to personalize the cake--and may be able to replicate your own decorating techniques.
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Step 5
Stock your pantry and fridge with substitutes. A cake mishap won't always involve a tragedy to the cake. Some mishaps occur when a guest has allergies. Fruit provides a healthy snack, but you may want to consider a sweet treat like fruit roll-ups or an organic gluten free brownie for younger guests.
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Step 6
Say goodbye to the cake. There are times when a cake mishap leaves you with no viable options for replacement. Many bakeries close for the weekend or work on shorter schedule. In this case, smile and bring out the ice cream or other snacks for the occasion.
