This 3-D cake really makes an impression at parties. We started with Classic Wonder Mold and Mini Ball cakes and added a curved tail shaped from marshmallows. The edible spikes are piped ahead of time using melted candy.
In advance, trace approximately 18 spike patterns on cake board, cover with waxed paper. Using melted candy in parchment bag cut to size of tip 3, outline and pipe in spikes. Refrigerate to set at least 10 minutes. Carefully peel off waxed paper and set aside.
Step 2
Bake 1 Wonder Mold cake for body and 2 Mini Ball cakes for head. Position body cake on foil-covered cake board. Pipe tip 1A pull-out legs.
Step 3
Attach large marshmallows for tail with icing, trimming with scissors as needed.
Step 4
Ice two mini ball halves together for head and attach with icing to cake. Pipe tip 6 ball eyes and tip 3 dot pupils, and nostrils.
Step 5
Outline and pipe in tip 3 mouth (smooth with finger dipped in cornstarch). Cover dinosaur with tip 21 stars. Pipe tip 3 outline toenails.
Step 6
Insert candy spikes in cake. Sprinkle brown sugar or graham cracker crumbs around cake for sand.
Step 7
*Brand confectionery coating
(Note: Combine Leaf Green and Lemon Yellow for body color; use Kelly Green only for dark spots.)
Rated 4 out of
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PaulaK4819 from
I had great success with my "Meet Spike! Cake." I made this for a four year-old boy's birthday, and his parents were thrilled with how the cake came out.
I followed the instructions dead on, and everything was fairly easy; the hardest part is shaping the marshmallows just right for the tail, but it is definitely achievable.
Date published: 2011-05-12
Rated 5 out of
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Kim Erskine from
I made this and it was so much fun to do. Everyone loved it and turned out so cute. It was my first 3D cake and I'm so glad I picked this one to do
Date published: 2011-05-12
Rated 5 out of
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Kim Erskine from
Me again. Also I did the tail in marshmallows as suggested. But next time I think I will do a pound cake and carve it. I prefer as much cake as possible.
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