Rolling Pin
Business is Blooming! Cake
This perennial Easter favorite will make the most adorable holiday centerpiece. Sweet bunny is surrounded by candy cordial flowerpots and a brightly-striped awning trimmed with dainty drop flowers. During this busy season it’s so convenient to make all the accessory components in advance.
Ingredients:
- Easy-Add Sky Blue Icing Color Add to shopping list Sky Blue Icing Color
- Easy-Add Rose Icing Color Add to shopping list Rose Icing Color
- Easy-Add Brown Icing Color Add to shopping list Brown Icing Color
- Easy-Add Lemon Yellow Icing Color Add to shopping list Lemon Yellow Icing Color
- Easy-Add Leaf Green Icing Color Add to shopping list Leaf Green Icing Color
- Easy-Add White Candy Melts® Candy Add to shopping list White Candy Melts® Candy
- Easy-Add Light Cocoa Candy Melts® Candy Add to shopping list Light Cocoa Candy Melts® Candy
- Easy-Add Primary Candy Colors Set Add to shopping list Primary Candy Colors Set
- Easy-Add Garden Candy Color Set Add to shopping list Garden Candy Color Set
- Easy-Add Gum Paste Mix Add to shopping list Gum Paste Mix
- Easy-Add Meringue Powder Add to shopping list Meringue Powder
- thin spaghetti Uncooked
- cornstarch
- coconut Shredded
Pattern:
Flower Cart Counter Top, Bunny Ear
Makes:
Cake serves 12.
Techniques Used:
Tools:
- Easy-Add Stand-Up Lamb Pan Set Add to shopping list Stand-Up Lamb Pan Set
- Easy-Add Tip: 2 Add to shopping list Tip: 2
- Easy-Add Tip: 3 Add to shopping list Tip: 3
- Easy-Add Tip: 18 Add to shopping list Tip: 18
- Easy-Add Tip: 224 Add to shopping list Tip: 224
- Easy-Add Tip: 352 Add to shopping list Tip: 352
- Easy-Add Classic Mini Bars Candy Mold Add to shopping list Classic Mini Bars Candy Mold
- Easy-Add Cordial Cups Candy Mold Add to shopping list Cordial Cups Candy Mold
- Easy-Add Hoppy Easter Lollipop Mold Add to shopping list Hoppy Easter Lollipop Mold
- Easy-Add 11 3/4 in. Lollipop Sticks Add to shopping list 11 3/4 in. Lollipop Sticks
- Easy-Add Flower Former Set Add to shopping list Flower Former Set
- Easy-Add Decorator Brush Set Add to shopping list Decorator Brush Set
- Easy-Add Cake Board Add to shopping list Cake Board
- Easy-Add Rolling Pin Add to shopping list Rolling Pin
- Easy-Add Fanci-Foil Wrap Add to shopping list Fanci-Foil Wrap
- 8 1/2 in. wide satin ribbon
- Ruler
- Pizza cutter
- Hot Glue Gun
- Waxed paper
- Craft block
- Zip-Close Plastic Bag
Instructions:
Step 1
At least 1 week in advance, make cart and bunny ears: Prepare two gum paste recipes.
Step 2
Cut ears and let dry on cornstarch-dusted flower formers. Cut two 3 x 6 in. awnings, one 4 1/2 x 6 in. countertop.
Step 3
Tint portion light blue and cut one 4 1/2 x 3 in. side and two 6 x 3 1/2 in. front/back pieces. Poke holes in countertop with lollipop stick. Let all pieces dry on cornstarch-dusted board.
Step 4
When dry, tint portion dark blue and cut awning strips 1 1/2 in. wide x 3 in. long; attach to awning with water. Let dry 2 days.
Step 5
In advance, using royal icing, make 30 each rose and yellow tip 224 drop flowers with tip 2 white dot centers. Make extras for breakage; let dry.
Step 6
Tint white candy lavender, pink, yellow and green; Mold tulips and mini bar flower boxes using painting method. Mold flowerpots in cordial cups mold, using white and cocoa candy tinted with orange color.
Step 7
Cut bottom of tulips flat and attach to pots with candy. Make spaghetti whiskers using tip 3 and royal icing; let dry in craft block. Tint shredded coconut green (see below) link to below instructions.
Step 8
Bake and cool lamb cake. Pipe-in inside ears with tip 3 and rose royal icing. Cut slots in cake and insert ears. Lightly ice cake smooth in buttercream.
Step 9
Attach cart on back of cake with icing.
Step 10
Make brace for awning: Cut lollipop stick pieces; four 7 in., two 4 1/4 in. and two 2 3/4 in. Insert 7 in. sticks through countertop holes and through cake. Hot glue smaller sticks horizontally to tops of 7 in. sticks for brace sides. Glue awning sides together at right angle, then glue to brace.
Step 11
Pipe-in tip 3 eyes and mouth, dot nose. Build up icing for paws. Cover bunny, paws and outside ears with tip 18 stars; overpipe mouth and nose area. Edge cart with tip 3 beads.
Step 12
Attach drop flowers to cart and candy flower boxes with icing; add tip 352 leaves. Attach ribbon bow with icing. Insert whiskers. Add tip 2 message. Position tinted coconut and candy.
Step 13
Tinting Shredded Coconut: Place desired amount of coconut in plastic bag, add a few drops of color and knead until color is evenly blended. Dry on waxed paper.
