We must have a Frozen themed birthday cake! Simply because my 2 God daughters are really worth melting for. LOL! So, here's a little tute on how I made Olaf with fondant for Vera's very first birthday party.
It usually starts with a little inspiration. Bought these set of key chain charms from Chinatown. Took off the links and chains and you have perfect figurines in a row. |
Sketching Olaf was easy. |
Had to do some online research. Printed out a template so Olaf will be proportionate. |
The ring base is just a sheet of foil rolled up into a doughnut. |
Cover with a thick layer of white fondant. |
Pressed firmly and shaping it to the foil ring. |
Another layer of orange coloured fondant. |
Make sure to tuck in the edges neatly. |
Olaf's body. |
Stubby legs. |
His face is relatively easy to do when you have sketched him out and have a visual of his head shape in mind. Add black for the insides of his mouth. |
Supported the tooth initially with a kitchen towel. |
A toothpick works better as support. |
Constructing the face. Note to self...Olaf's eye's are supposed to be touching each other. Yikes! |
His nose has to look carrot like. So don't forget the ridges on the carrot skin. |
Plonking his head onto the body. I used as toothpicks as support. |
Surprisingly the eyes are store bought. But you can very well make these out of normal fondant. |
Close up. |
Don't forget the coconut. |
I had the hairpiece and hands made separately. I secured the hairpiece onto a pin to dry. Made a hole on the head so I can insert later. |
Adding the arms. |
Tada! |
The heat and humidity creating havoc in my kitchen. Had to support the head while it dries. |
A teeny tiny paper umbrella. I used a flower paper puncher and folded the petals to resemble an umbrella. |
Finally deciding on the tier factor. |
The baking begins. COCONUT CUPCAKES! I'm sure Olaf would have approved. | I also made Vanilla ones, just in case. |
While prepping for Vera's birthday cake I also made some fondant for Christmas! |
Penguins and polar bears. |
Frozen themed cupcakes all dolled up. |
For my neighbours! |
The whole tier. |
Vera and Kai Yeh! |
Hayley biting into a whole cupcake! |
Queen Elsa loves a good cupcake! |
YUMMMMMMZZZZZZ!!!!! |