Make your own Among Us themed cake with this fun and easy buttercream transfer tutorial. You'll always be prepared for themed birthdays and holidays thanks to these easy step by step instructions.
Make cake mix according to box instructions by adding in the water, oil, and eggs.
Pour into a large greased baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean. Alternatively, you can also make the cake in a 9x13 baking dish or in cake rounds if using a smaller image. Bake for the time specified on the box.
Buttercream
Cream together the softened buttwer with the vanilla and then slowly add in the powdered sugaar one cup at a time.
Continue adding powdered sugar until all has been added and add in a little milk if needed. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl so that all is incorporated.
Assembly
Divide your frosting into small bowls and add food coloring. Stir until well mixed and then transfer the frosting to piping bags for easier use. Set aside.
Take your printed picture and flip it over to reveal the clean white backside. Use a pen or marker to draw the lines so that it shows up as mirrored.
Tape the picture down to a flat portable surface. Then cut your wax paper to be the same size if not a little bit bigger and tape it down over the top.
Use a fine tip for the black icing and draw the outlines of your image with frosting on top of the wax paper.
Use a toothpick or fine tipped paint brush to push down air bubbles and gaps in the black icing so that it lines up perfectly on the wax paper and that no frosting can go underneath.
Fill in the image with your colored frostings as desired.
Use a scraper tool to flatten the frosting and make it look more level. Try to push down the frosting to remove gaps and air bubbles as you go. Be gentle and avoid smearing colors if possible.
Use a bag of frosting that is the same color as the background of your cake. Frost an outline around your image to trap the black icing so it's less likely to bleed.
Now cover the image with that same frosting and spread it out so that it's flat and well covered/sealed.
Place your image in the freezer by picking up the flat portable surface that it is taped to and moving it all to your freezer. Let chill until solid (about 2-4 hours).
Remove image from freezer and cut the tape holding it down. Pick up the frosting transfer and carefully flip it over onto the cake in the place where you want it to be. Remove the wax paper from the top of the image to reveal your creation.
If needed, use a flat surface scraper tool to help gently scrape bits and pieces on the image to remove any gap lines or bubbles.
Add the finishing touches to your cake and then serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to try and pipe frosting close together and to use a toothpick to remove as many air bubbles as you can during the process. This will help in making sure there isn't too much to scrape away later. Make sure your frosting designs are solid before flipping onto the cake. This will help to keep them from breaking.If your design breaks, you can put a "bandaid" of frosting over the cracks and smooth them out to be less noticeable.