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    How can you make a unicorn cake your own?<\/h3>
    There are many ways you can make unicorn cake your own! Swap in chocolate cake<\/a> for vanilla or cream cheese frosting<\/a> for the buttercream. You can also add extra sprinkles as you see fit or edible glitter for bit of sparkle. Check out these other fun edible cake decorations<\/a> and see how creative you can get!

    How should you store your unicorn cake?<\/h3>
    If decorated, we recommend storing the cake<\/a> in the refrigerator under a cake dome or cake keeper. If you've cut into your cake, press plastic wrap onto the exposed sponge to keep it from drying out.

    Can you make unicorn cake in advance?<\/h3>If you want to make unicorn cake in advance, one of the easiest things to do is to make the cake layers and freeze them, unfrosted and wrapped tightly, until ready to use. Just make sure to let the cake layers cool completely before wrapping in plastic wrap or storing in a resealable plastic bag; doing so will prevent excess moisture that can make the cake soggy. Or, just make the layers and frosting separately, and store in the fridge until you're ready to decorate the cake<\/a>, preferably within a day or two.

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