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Cake Decorating: hungry caterpillar cake
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hungry caterpillar cake

Finished cake

Body just painted
Pre paint and setting in shape
Finished cake
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

Difficulty:

Category: Cake Decorating

Type of item: Food

For: Unisex

Style: Cute, Casual, Funky


Materials

Fondant, Cake, food colouring, cake board, wooden tooth picks, purple ribbon, royal icing.

What was your inspiration?

Eric Carle's book The very hungry caterpillar Was my sons favorate book. He also had a plush toy that he calls Tat Tat. He sleeps with his caterpillar Tat Tat every night. So when his first birthday came it had to be this.

What are you most proud of?

The caterpillar. I think he looks just like the book.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

If making big fondant figures allow plenty of time for them to set with supports ( a month or more) otherwise they can crack.

 

23 comments

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Kuchenbaaker on craftsy.com
Apr 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I saw this cake posted on Facebook awhile back and now that our Granddson's 2nd Birthday is aroud the corner I really want to try making it! It is just amazing! The detailing is meticulous, and I love the simplicity of design! Is the Body of H.C. Solid fondant or Gum Paste? Did you add anything to make it more solid, or is there any reinforcement inside the body to hold it in place? Thanks! I have about 2 weeks to do it - so I will have to get going!
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
May 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Hi this one i
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
May 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Sorry... This one I made from solid fondant but if I did it again I would mould LCM"s and cover those in fondant. The fondant was a little too heavy and wanted to crack. If you make it now and leave the supports underit till the day you put it on the cake, it should work fine.
Kuchenbaaker on craftsy.com
May 02, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I had thought that solid Fondant would be heavy and prone to cracking (I have encountered that with smaller pieces already). So is LCM LIquid Composite Molding? Or what? I was thinking of maybe using styrofoam or other plastic shapes, or even thick pieces of wooden dowelling. Have you ever molded the fruits out of marzipan?
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
May 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
LCM's are sticky rice bubble treats that will mould into a shape.. The styrophome is a good idea. I have done some Marzipan fruits and I love how they look, But don't fancy the taste all that much.
cuppycake on craftsy.com
Nov 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I absolutely LOVE this cake!! You did an Amazing job!!!!!!
Teapixie on craftsy.com
Sep 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I know soooo many kids that would love this cake.
Kimmycakepops on craftsy.com
Jul 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! It's real!!! Awesome! What did u paint with? Airbrush?
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
Sep 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Just Americolor and then leaf glaze on the body. And thank you very much.
dzamora on craftsy.com
Jun 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
absoulutely my favorite, you were spot on quite the chanllenge with such an iconic book...fabulous
MamaOfBoys on craftsy.com
May 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
All I can say is WOW
C-MAC on craftsy.com
May 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This cake is absolutely adorable....it does look exactly like the book ! Thanks for sharing the pictures on how you made the body .....I'm feeling the need to make this one :)
msichana on craftsy.com
May 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Perfect! What did you use for the little spikes on his back?
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
May 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hi Mischana and Thank you.. The little spikes are coloured fondant rolled into tiny rolls and cut to length when they were almost set I made holes in the back and slid them in with a little tylose glue.
Bella Daisy on craftsy.com
Apr 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the missing bites, from the border fruits.
ukiewife on craftsy.com
Apr 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Adorable! Lovely job!
Katali on craftsy.com
Jan 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That is a beautiful cake I want to make one
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
Jan 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Katali. So much fun to make.... Give it a go....
WatsonClan7 on craftsy.com
Sep 08, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
That is sooooo cute!
lizziedear on craftsy.com
May 31, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
you did an absolutely wonderful job and it is a beautiful cake!!!
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you lizziedear. I had a ball making it.
scarebare on craftsy.com
May 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Amazingly Stunning. What a wonderful idea and a wonderful cake! Well done!
Sally Ryan on craftsy.com
Jun 01, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Scarebare i enjoy getting feedback.