Owl Cake
This super cute cake is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday! With both cake, and Rice Krispy treats, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Make your owl cake
Bake and crumb-frost the cake. This cake is filled with vanilla mousse, covered with vanilla buttercream, and prepared with pink fondant as a base.
Make the owl! Mix up about a half batch of Rice Krispy treats and shape them into a dome. Check the size against the cake to make sure it is proportioned properly. Next, allow it to cool and set up. Cover the shape with one layer of chocolate fondant. Use a 1” cutter to cut feathers. Apply feathers starting from the bottom, gradually getting lighter in color until you reach the top.
Make the ears with gum paste and affix them to the owl with toothpicks or straws. Allow to harden.
Roll out a larger disc of chocolate fondant. Cut out a triangle shape in the middle. Lay the fondant over the top of the owl, covering the ears and back of the owl. This fondant serves as a final layer so you won’t see the imperfections of the base layer. Now add small embellishments: eyes, feet, the bow etc.).
Make a fondant resting pad for the owl. Place straws in the cake to support the owl’s weight and insert a dower through the center to push the owl down onto. Decorate the cake with name, polka dots, and final boarders!
