Nonstick cooking spray
8 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the pans
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
15 large eggs, at room temperature
3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange zest
3 3/4 cups milk
Gel food coloring, as desired
4 sticks (2 cups) butter, softened, or more as needed
6 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1/4 cup whole milk
1 to 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or any other flavor you want), optional
Pinch kosher salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
3 pasteurized extra-large egg whites
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Gel food coloring, as desired
5 pounds fondant, plus additional for decorating
Dragees, for decorating
Edible glitter, for decorating
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