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Tiger Cake
I had always admired this tiger cake in a Lindy Smith book (party animal cakes), but had been intimidated by it. When I got an order for a tiger cake, I decided to go for it. I was intimidated for good reason because I think it was a bit over my skill level. Her method of piecing the fondant together did not work for me. I have no idea how she makes it appear so seamless! After 2 or 3 failed attempts of piecing the fondant together, I decided to cover the cake in one big piece instead, which was much easier for me. My painting was also not what I had hoped. Overall I am satisfied though.
Oh and I dyed the cake batter orange and marbled it with chocolate so that it's "tiger" on the inside too :) I thought that would make for a fun surprise when they cut it!
Tiger Cake
I had always admired this tiger cake in a Lindy Smith book (party animal cakes), but had been intimidated by it. When I got an order for a tiger cake, I decided to go for it. I was intimidated for good reason because I think it was a bit over my skill level. Her method of piecing the fondant together did not work for me. I have no idea how she makes it appear so seamless! After 2 or 3 failed attempts of piecing the fondant together, I decided to cover the cake in one big piece instead, which was much easier for me. My painting was also not what I had hoped. Overall I am satisfied though.
Oh and I dyed the cake batter orange and marbled it with chocolate so that it's "tiger" on the inside too :) I thought that would make for a fun surprise when they cut it!