Cake Assembly Directions:

• Step 1: Level top of cake using a "cake leveler" or serrated knife

• Step 2: Place template on cake and carve around it

• Step 3: Pull away the excess cake

• Step 4: Spread frosting on center of cake board

• Step 5: Place carved cake down on board

• Step 6: Cover cake in brown frosting and spread out with an offset spatula (be sure to cover all parts)

• Step 7: Place in fridge for 20 minutes

• Step 8: Remove from fridge and add a 2nd coat of buttercream

• Step 9: Pipe white buttercream outline around gingerbread man's body, circles for buttons and eyes, a nose and mouth

• Step 10: Place red bow made from fondant at neck

• Step 11: Place M&M's on cake for buttons and eyeballs

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