DIY Animal Ear Cake Toppers
Make these adorable animal ears for your next party, celebration or special occasion!
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Mini leaf cookie cutter
- Cat cookie cutter
- Rolling pin
- Food safe paintbrush
- Toothpicks or mini wooden dowels
Ingredients
- Fondant or gum paste to use for molding the shapes
- Edible gold luster dust
- Clear lemon or almond extract
Instructions
To make bunny ears:
- Roll out white fondant and use a leaf cookie cutter to create the base ear shape and rounded ball of fondant to attach both ears to.
- Massage the seam with your fingers to create one strong piece and insert a toothpick in the bottom.
To make the cat ears:
- Roll out white fondant and use the edge of a cat silhouette cookie cutter (or leaf shape if you don’t have one and just mold with your hands).
- Then, use a toothpick in each ear.
To make the deer ears:
- Roll out white fondant and use the leaf cutter to create the base shape.
- Round out the edges with your fingers and make a straight across cut at the bottom.
- Attach a toothpick to each ear.
- Let the fondant or gum paste dry for at least 24 hours to harden in shape.You can even use a curved plate to make the shapes dry with a bit more dimension.
For all toppers:
- Once they’ve hardened, use a dash of clear extract in edible gold dust to paint onto each ear and allow it to dry.
- Insert the ears into mini fondant-covered cakes and you’re ready to party.