Character cakes are everyone's favorite for children's parties and bakery cakes are expensive. If you have a bit of time and some patience, you can easily decorate a character cake. Let your child help you choose the character cake pan as well as help with the baking. Both of you can make memories that last long after the cake is gone.
Instructions
1. Choose the character cake pan that you wish to use to bake the cake. Each cake pan is a different size so you may need to purchase more than one cake mix. The directions with the cake pan can also suggest the colors you need to decorate the cake.
2. Spray the cake pan well with non-stick baking spray. Mix cake according to directions and bake in the character cake pan. Let the cake cool for a few minutes, then invert it onto the flat surface you plan to serve the cake from. Let the cake cool entirely.
3. Brush crumbs from the cake. Separate a small portion of frosting and put into a small bowl. Lightly frost the cake beginning with the side and ending with the top. This layer of frosting traps the remaining crumbs. Dispose of any remaining frosting. Let cake dry for at least an hour.
4. Ice the cake. Again start with the sides and finish with the top. Use the icing knife to smooth the surface. The cake is now ready to decorate.
5. Divide frosting into portions equal to the different colors on the character cake. Remember to set aside a portion that is the outline color as well. Tint each portion of icing.
6. Using the outline left from the character cake pan, decorate the cake. Outline the shape with a dark color. Next fill in each segment. You can use your imagination here. Use a variety of tips if you wish or just spread the frosting.
7. Let the cake and frosting set for a while. Enjoy your creation.
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