Santa's Helpers Cake
Additional Information
Step 1
At least 5 days in advance: Make fondant elves and gift tag. For gift tag, roll out white fondant and cut out tag using pattern.
Step 2
Let dry on cornstarch-dusted surface. Decorate tag and write message using FoodWriter markers.
Step 3
Prepare 2-layer square cake for rolled fondant and cover cake with 36 oz. of white fondant; smooth with Easy-Glide Smoother.
Step 4
Make fondant ribbon and bow using red from Multi Pack: Cut 7/8 in. wide strips as follows--
Step 5
For ribbon, cut four 8 in. long strips, attach across cake top with damp brush.
Step 6
For bow loops, cut two 7 in. strips and fold in half, pinch ends and attach with damp brush.
Step 7
For bow center, cut one 2 in. long strip, wrap around center of bow.
Step 8
For streamer, cut one 4 1/2 in. strip, notch one end; attach to bow with damp brush. Using swirl Cake Stamp and Brush-On Color, imprint designs randomly on cake.
Step 9
Remove skewers from elves. Position marker in large elf's hands and stamp in small elf's hands. Position elves and tag.
Products
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Red-Red Icing Color
Kelly Green Icing Color
Black Icing Color
Rose Icing Color
Copper Icing Color (light skin tone)
cornstarch
Products
8 x 2 in. Square Pan
Cake Board
Fanci-Foil Wrap
4 in. Lollipop Sticks
Wooden skewers
Waxed paper
Ruler
1 in. high craft block
Sharp Knife
Working with fondant is much like shaping figures out of clay. These impish Elves, supported by lollipop sticks and wooden skewers hidden inside, bring seasonal flavor to your table.