{"id":55493,"date":"2017-06-16T13:27:48","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T03:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=55493"},"modified":"2019-02-23T15:08:02","modified_gmt":"2019-02-23T04:08:02","slug":"3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"3D unicorn cake tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hrecipe\" align=\"center\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mwlu--_rgGY?rel=0?ecver=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\ncute unicorn drawing:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMBLmHNA0RF\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">1<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.katinabags.com\/how-to-draw-cute-things\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">2<\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This 3D unicorn cake is a 4 out of 5 for cake decorating difficulty so if you&#8217;re just starting out you may like to try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/easy-unicorn-cake\/\">easier unicorn cake<\/a>.  Or you could use the unicorn on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/surprisecakes\/\">surprise cakes app<\/a> and add it to the top of any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/rainbow-unicorn-cake\/\">cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fn\">To make this 3D unicorn cake you will need:<\/h3>\n<h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Unicorn Cake Template<\/em><\/p>\n<\/h6>\n<p>Template for cutting the cake and fondant pieces<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\t<p class=\"product woocommerce add_to_cart_inline \" style=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"?add-to-cart=55514\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-product_id=\"55514\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button buy-it-now-button add_to_cart_button product_type_simple\"><span class='button-label'>Buy<\/span><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>5.99<\/bdi><\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/paypalvisaetcforunderselz\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n25cm (9.84 inches) Stainless steel threaded rod and 5 nuts to fit (found at hardware store, wash well in hot soapy water before use)<br \/>\n3 Cake pop sticks<br \/>\nGold Luster Dust<br \/>\nChocolate Cake (see recipe below)<br \/>\nButtercream frosting (see details below)<br \/>\nWooden base cake board. Mine was 50cmx45cmx1.2cm (0.47 inches) mdf covered in foil.  You could use a slightly smaller one but you do want some weight in the base when making a top heavy cake like this.  I also added four feet to the underneath this makes it easier to move the cake on the counter and gives room for the nut under the board.  Note some hardware stores like bunnings will cut mdf to the size you request.<br \/>\n2 round cake boards 10cm (3.94 inches) and 15cm (5.91 inches).  I suggest that the 15 cm (5.91 inches) one is wooden you can use card for the other one.<br \/>\nA drill &#8211; you need to drill a hole through the base board and the three cake boards.<br \/>\n<span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"amount\">70g (2.47 ounces)<\/span> <span class=\"name\">blue fondant<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n70g (2.47 ounces) purple fondant<br \/>\n120g (4.23 ounces) pink fondant<br \/>\n100g (3.53 ounces) black fondant<br \/>\n70g (2.47 ounces) yellow fondant<br \/>\n1kg (2.2 pounds) white fondant<br \/>\n80g (2.82 ounces) grey fondant<br \/>\nBall tool (optional but helpful)<br \/>\n400g (14.11 ounces) white chocolate, sprinkles, stars cut from the left over fondant  (optional, to decorate the board)<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1: Make the fondant details<\/h4>\n<p>These can be made up to a month ahead, let them dry out then store in an airtight container to stop them getting dusty.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Unicorn Horn<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Roll out a snake of black fondant making it skinnier at one end.  Twist it around the cake pop stick to make the horn.  Check the size against the template and adults as necessary.  Squashed the base of the horn flat at the back so it will sit flush against the cake.<br \/>\nBrush with gold luster dust and then leave to dry out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-bake-ann-reardon-550x236.jpg\" alt=\"3d unciroan cake how to cake cook ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"236\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55494\" data-wp-pid=\"55494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-bake-ann-reardon-550x236.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-bake-ann-reardon-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-bake-ann-reardon-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-bake-ann-reardon-696x300.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-bake-ann-reardon-400x172.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-bake-ann-reardon.jpg 1623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Eyeballs<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Roll a ball of black and cut it in half.  Roll each of them into a ball and double check the size using the template.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Unicorn Ears<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Using the template cut the ear shapes out of white fondant.   Gently press a cake pop stick onto each ear.  Cut the inside part of the ear out of pale pink and use a little water to stick it onto the ears.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Front legs<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Roll a cone shape of white and shape it using your template as a guide, don&#8217;t make the hoof part now, we will do that when adding it to the cake.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 2: Bake the cakes &amp; Make the frosting<\/h4>\n<p>I like to do this the day or evening before I am going to be assembling the cake, simply because cakes take quite a long time to cool completely.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Rich Chocolate Cake,<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>This cake is yummy and great for carving.<\/p>\n<p>450g (15.87 ounces) dark chocolate<br \/>\n710g (25.04 ounces) or 3 1\/4 cups margarine \/ butter<br \/>\n1100g (38.8 ounces) or 5 cups caster sugar<br \/>\n18 eggs<br \/>\n450g (15.87 ounces) or 2 3\/4 cups all-purpose flour<br \/>\n70g (2.47 ounces) or 1\/2 cup cocoa powder<br \/>\n3 1\/2 tsp baking powder<\/p>\n<p>Melt the chocolate and margarine together in the microwave.  Mix in the sugar then whisk in the eggs, yes there really are 18 eggs.  Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and mix until they are just combined &#8211; do not over-mix.<br \/>\nPour into three baking trays 38cm (14.96 inches) x 28.5cm (11.22 inches) and bake for approximately 15 minutes each or until cooked through.  Leave to cool then if not using the same day leave in the trays and wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial-550x310.jpg\" alt=\"how to cake a unicorn cake tutorial\" width=\"550\" height=\"310\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55497\" data-wp-pid=\"55497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial-550x310.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial-1200x675-cropped.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial.jpg 1825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Level the tops of your cakes and using the template cut out all the shapes that you need.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Buttercream frosting<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Make four times one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/buttercream-cupcake-frosting-recipes\/\">buttercream frosting flavours<\/a>on this recipe page.  If you&#8217;d like to use chocolate buttercream then I&#8217;d suggest only using it between the layers and then using vanilla on the outside of the cake so it doesn&#8217;t show through your white fondant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-cake-ann-reardon-550x309.jpg\" alt=\"3d unicorn cake tutorial who to\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55495\" data-wp-pid=\"55495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-cake-ann-reardon-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-cake-ann-reardon-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-cake-ann-reardon-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-cake-ann-reardon-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-cake-ann-reardon.jpg 1861w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Simple Syrup<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>1\/2 cup sugar<br \/>\n1\/2 cup water<br \/>\nHeat the sugar and water in a cup in the microwave until the sugar is dissolved.  Leave to cool.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3: Assembly<\/h4>\n<p>Starting with body layer 1 add some simple syrup, a layer of frosting then cake layer 2 then more simple syrup and frosting.  Continue that pattern until the body is complete.<\/p>\n<p>Pick up the body and add it to the centre of the rod sliding it down to the base.  Put the body template in front and carve down each side to match the shape of the template.  Do the same at the front and the back.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the body in butter cream and smooth it out and flatten the top.<\/p>\n<p>Add a nut and three cake pop sticks into the cake and top with your 10cm (3.94 inches) cake board.  Add a little bit of frosting then add head layer one.   Screw on a nut down to be level with the cake then add a layer of frosting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-how-to-cake-550x489.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a unicorn cake video\" width=\"550\" height=\"489\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55498\" data-wp-pid=\"55498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-how-to-cake-550x489.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-how-to-cake-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-how-to-cake-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-how-to-cake-338x300.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-how-to-cake.jpg 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the 15cm (5.91 inches) round wooden cake board on top.  Secure it into place using another nut and tightening it with a spanner.  Add your next layer of cake, simple syrup and frosting then place the next layer on top and continue to layer it up all the way to the top.<\/p>\n<p>Place the head template in front of the cake and trim around the template to make the rounded unicorn head shape.  Do the same on the front and corners so that it is rounded all the way around.  Cover the whole head in buttercream and smooth it out using a spatula.  Take some acetate and use it to make the head totally smooth.<\/p>\n<p>Decide which side is the front of your unicorn and drape the fondant over the head smoothing that side first.  shape and trim around the head.  Watch the video for a demonstration.  This is the step most people find the hardest.  Dealing with large pieces of fondant without tearing them takes practice.  When you are lifting it to move it to your cake rest it on your forearms instead of just your hands so the weight is spread out and it is less likely to tear.<\/p>\n<p>Wrap a rectangle of fondant around the body and smooth it into place.  Trim off the excess and tuck it under so that it is rounded.<\/p>\n<p>Cut the grey mouth shape using the template and add it to the front of the face using a little water to make it stick.  Use a ball tool to make the nostrils. Make an indent where the eyes are and add the eyeballs into place.  Add a small dot of white onto each one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-make-550x263.jpg\" alt=\"how to make unicorn cake\" width=\"550\" height=\"263\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55496\" data-wp-pid=\"55496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-make-550x263.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-make-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-make-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-make-400x192.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicorn-cake-how-to-make.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make the grey hoof for the front legs and add them into place.  Then make the two back legs and wrap them around the side of the body.<\/p>\n<p>Poke the ears and the unicorn horn into the head.<\/p>\n<p>Roll some snakes of coloured fondant getting skinnier at one end and add them along the template for the hair and add that down one side of the face.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/unicorn-cake-template-550x240.jpg\" alt=\"unicorn cake youtube best\" width=\"550\" height=\"240\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55499\" data-wp-pid=\"55499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/unicorn-cake-template-550x240.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/unicorn-cake-template-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/unicorn-cake-template-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/unicorn-cake-template-400x175.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/unicorn-cake-template.jpg 1862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Repeat on the other side then make another piece for the tail.   Twist the tail together and add it at the back of the unicorn cake.<\/p>\n<p>Cover the board in melted white chocolate one section at a time and add sprinkles over the top.<\/p>\n<p>Take a photo of the birthday boy\/girl with their cake before the party guests arrive.  It is hard to snap a good shot kids excitedly squeezing in close to see the unicorn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-amazing-ann-reardon-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"amazing unicorn cake how to cook that ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" class=\"photo\" data-wp-pid=\"55500\"><\/p>\n<p><h7 class=\"updated\">Copyright \u00a9 2017 Reardon Media Pty Ltd.  All rights reserved. <\/h7><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\">How To Cook That<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n<h4 align=center>My Cookbook<\/h4>\n<p align=center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cook-crazy-sweet-creations-cookbook-ann-reardon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hardcover-book-mockup-of-a-woman-reading-3409-el1.png\" alt=\"ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook\" title=\"Crazy Sweet Creations Cookbook\" style=\"opacity: 0.8; -moz-opacity: 0.8;\" class=\"fade\" \/><\/a>\n<\/br>\nStores that sell my book listed by country:  \n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook<\/a>\n<\/br>\nAll recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/3d-unicorn-cake-tutorial\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-amazing-ann-reardon-150x150.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-amazing-ann-reardon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-amazing-ann-reardon-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-amazing-ann-reardon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/3d-unicron-cake-amazing-ann-reardon-1200x1200-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-wp-pid=\"55500\" \/><\/a><p>cute unicorn drawing: 1 and 2 &nbsp; This 3D unicorn cake is a 4 out of 5 for cake decorating difficulty so if you&#8217;re just starting out you may like to try this easier unicorn cake. Or you could use the unicorn on the surprise cakes app and add it to the top of any cake. To make this 3D unicorn cake you will need: Unicorn Cake Template Template for cutting the cake and fondant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[142,1652,748],"tags":[31,1774,995,1630,2775,2573,175,952,1184,2073,1903,2787,1468,1465],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55493"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55493"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":89019,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55493\/revisions\/89019"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}