Insert the central dowel

• Take the bottom tier of the cake.
• Push the wooden dowel straight down into the centre of the bottom tier.

Add the boba straw supports

• Insert boba straws around the central dowel, spacing them evenly.
• Use more straws for a heavier top tier and fewer for a lighter one.

Mark and cut the straws

• Wiggle each straw slightly so the buttercream marks the height of the bottom tier.
• Cut each straw at the mark.

Push the straws down

• Push each cut piece of straw all the way down to the bottom of the cake.

Add buttercream on top

• Spread a little buttercream on top of the bottom tier to help the top tier stick.

Place the top tier

• Flip the top tier onto your hand.
• Remove the supporting cake board used while frosting.
• Place the top tier on the bottom tier, making sure it is centred.

Seamless finish

• Take a little buttercream on your finger.
• Smooth it around the join between the two tiers to achieve a seamless look.