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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.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 3 hours
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
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Start by baking the cakes. I made two yoghurt cakes and froze them for later use.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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Take the two yoghurt cakes out of the freezer and level them while still frozen using a sharp serrated knife.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
