Cactus

The cactus is a must-have for western themed cakes, and it couldn’t be easier. Elongated shells come together, topped by pull-out needles. We used tip 199 for great texture.

Source: 2003 Yearbook

Tools:

Tip: 199
Disposable Decorating Bags
Standard Coupler

Ingredients:

Kelly Green Icing Color
Brown Icing Color
Buttercream icing stiff consistency

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instructions

Step 1

Using Open Star Decorating Tip 199, pipe L-shaped and reverse L-shaped elongated shells for arms using green icing, leaving 1/2 in. space between ends.

Step 2

Using Open Star Decorating Tip 199 and heavy pressure, pipe elongated shell center stalk using green icing. Gradually ease off pressure to taper shape; stop and pull back to shape pointed end.

Step 3

Using Round Decorating Tip 2 add pull-out needles with brown icing. If brown icing is too soft to stand out for needles, thicken with confectioners’ sugar until stiff.