My first standing 3D cake!!!

I was feeling very daring and decided to attempt to make my first standing 3D cake!!! Food Network here I come (just kidding!).

 

It was really easier than I thought it would be. I ordered Bronwen Weber’s man skeleton from Caljava’s site. It comes with all the pieces you will need. All PVC pipes that are fully adjustable.

 

Start with securing the legs to the board that’s provided.

Then slide the cake plate over the center pipe and start stacking your cake.

I used rice krispies to form the legs.

Then it was time to attach the arms and head. All the “joints” are designed to be positioned any way you want. You have flexibility in the design you wish to create.

This is the styrofoam head that comes with the kit. This is actually ovoid in shape. I suppose you can use a round shape if needed. This is the perfect shape for the character I am making. General Ackbar…a Star War’s character.

Since I got this new MAC computer, I am having a heck of a time learning how to cut and paste. I would love to add a picture of this character so you know what he looks like…he’s ugly! So, if you’re curious just Google it.  Here is the shape of his head.

I then covered his head with some brown fondant and added his eyes.

Here he is after getting painted and getting his hands put on.  All that was left was to add some details to his uniform….here he is:

Not bad for my first try! All the pieces are easy to remove, wash and dry so they are ready for the next project.

 

Next blog post will be the sinking Titanic cake…coming soon!

 

Happy caking and thanks for reading my little blog.

 

Kelly