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Finished Peppa Pig birthday cake covered in fondant.

Peppa Pig Cake

Bring the fun of Peppa Pig to your celebration with this easy Peppa Pig Cake. Simple fondant decorations, bright colours, and a soft sponge make it perfect for every birthday.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 3 hours
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 2 yoghurt cakes – baked in a 16 cm – 6.3 inches round pan (I made 1½ doses of this recipe)
  • coloured fondant
  • icing for crumb coating
  • icing sugar / corn starch

Instructions

Preparing the Cake Base

  1. Start by baking the cakes. I made two yoghurt cakes and froze them for later use.

  2. Next, prepare the fondant you’ll need. Dip a toothpick into the gel colour, rub it onto the fondant, and knead until the colour is evenly blended.

Making the Decorations

  1. Begin preparing the fondant decorations 3 to 4 days before the party. Keep them wrapped and stored in a dry place so they don’t harden.
  2. To make Peppa Pig, the ducks, and the dinosaur, create your own stencils. All you need is a printed image of what you want to make, clean cardboard, transfer paper, a pen, and a sharp exacto knife.
    Homemade fondant decorations for the Peppa Pig cake, including ducks, dinosaurs, and flowers.
  3. Place the transfer paper between the image and the cardboard, trace the outline with a pen, and cut out all the pieces. I always use this method when making my own stencils (also for cookies), as it lets me create almost anything I like.

Assembling and Decorating the Cake

  1. The day before the party, assemble the cake. Prepare some icing for the crumb coating (you can use your favourite icing recipe; make sure it’s soft enough to spread easily while still holding its shape).
  2. Take the two yoghurt cakes out of the freezer and level them while still frozen using a sharp serrated knife.
  3. Spread a layer of icing on one cake and place the second cake on top. Choose the smoothest and flattest surface for the top; it will likely be the bottom of one of the cakes. This makes decorating easier.
  4. While the cakes are still firm, cover them with a thin layer of icing to create a crumb coat. Start from the top and work your way around the sides. Use a spatula to smooth the surface as evenly as possible.
  5. Once the cake is coated, place it in the fridge to set. This layer helps the fondant look smooth and prevents crumbs from showing through.

  6. When the icing has hardened, transfer the cake onto a cake board and secure it with a little icing so it stays in place. Roll out the light blue fondant and cover ⅓ of the cake. Then roll out the green fondant and cover the remaining ⅔. Smooth the surface and trim away any excess.

    Process shots showing the yoghurt cake being levelled, layered with icing, and crumb coated before fondant.
  7. Attach the decorations with a small amount of water. Shape Peppa Pig’s face, dress, legs, hands, feet, tail, and facial details. Use a clean garlic press to make the grass and cookie cutters for the clouds, sun, and flowers. Finish by adding some birds and a small pond with a duck.
    Peppa Pig fondant cake base covered in green and blue fondant with Peppa’s face placed on top before adding final decorations.