How to Make a Number Cake Topper from Candy Melts or Almond Bark– RoseBakes.com Sesame Street Baking/Cake Decorating Supplies Name a better way to serve yummy Elmo treats while simultaneously scratching your “creative itch” than baking this vanilla cake. I’m waiting. You’ve got to love the piped, buttercream Elmo face on the surface. 22. Elmo Sheet Cake The best part about Sesame Street is its wide cast of beloved fuzzy characters – not just Elmo. Besides being tantalizingly adorable, all these characters are also quite hilarious and boast varying traits that make them endearing. You can feature any of these friends alongside Elmo on your cake! Before you frost anything, put the frosting in your bags and then in the fridge for awhile. Then, use your hands to get it to the right temp for application. If the frosting in you bag is too melty or the frosting is running off the side of the cake, toss the frosting bag and cake in the fridge and let it firm up! Helped so much! If you decorated the cake on a cake turntable, use a couple thin spatulas (and a helper!) to carefully lift the cake off the turntable and onto a cake stand, server, or cake carrier base. I actually like to use a cake carrier to cover and store my cakes in the refrigerator.

Start preheating your oven now because these 22 Elmo cake ideas are sure to amaze. I tried to choose various easy to hard ideas for bakers of all experience levels, plus ones that would appeal to girls and boys. 1. Elmo Smash Cake If this is one of your first cakes, start the preparations days before the party. That should give you sufficient time to fix any mishaps that may arise. 16. Number Cake Make the cakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans. (If it’s helpful, see this parchment paper rounds for cakes video & post.) Made this cake for my son’s 2nd birthday. It looked picture perfect. Such a great addition to his Sesame Street themed party. He loved it, I loved making it! I didn’t have time to do a test run and only started making it the morning before the noon party. I’ve made a few other layer cakes with Sally’s recipes, so I guess that was the bit of practice I needed. Here are my notes: Read through the full directions and watch the video tutorial below before beginning. If you wish to make the cake ahead of time, read my Make-Ahead Instructions below before beginning.

23. Easy Peasy Elmo Cupcakes

White Chocolate: Use real white chocolate to coat Elmo’s eyes and nose. You can use high quality white chocolate chips if needed (I prefer Ghirardelli brand), but I recommend using pure chocolate baking bars. You can find them right next to the chocolate chips in the baking aisle. They are sold in 4 ounce bars. I like Bakers or Ghirardelli brands. You can also use 8 ounces of candy melts.

Meanwhile, shape Elmo’s eyes and nose: Crumble the pieces of cake that you leveled off into crumbs. I just use my hands for this. Stir in 1 Tablespoon of white frosting. If the mixture still seems pretty crumby and dry, add a little more of the white frosting until you have a moist mixture that you can form into shapes. Mixture shouldn’t be overly wet. Form into 3 shapes: two 2-inch discs for Elmo’s eyes and one 3-inch oval/egg shape for Elmo’s nose. Smooth them out as best you can. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes to set. Once they’re set, you can smooth out any bumps on the surface with your hands if needed. I could not find the original source of this picture, so if you know who made this, please let me know in the comments. I just loved this design because it has so many colors and characters. I also really liked the nameplate! The photographer did not get pics of the fondant faces that were on the sides of the cake and I didn’t get a chance to take pics. So bummed. However, I had fun making my very first cake decorating cake even though it looks NOTHING like the inspiration picture! It is fine because I already was bitten by the cake decorating bug! I hadn’t used a small offset spatula before. Bought it per Sally’s link above. Game changer when it comes to making sure the frosting is smooth between cake layers and on the outside before piping. Clean & Simple Design by Jessica Harris – You learn how to apply the stripes using a wax paper transfer method. I’ve personally taken her classes and love her classes.

If you opt to make the smiling face out of buttercream or fondant, expect it to take you a while. That’s particularly true if you’re new to baking and decorating themed cakes. I love this cute little idea! The side’s ombre effect is a nice touch and a great way to hide any mishaps. Elmo is actually piped on with icing rather than modeled from chocolate or a plastic figure. So, it might test your drawing skills, but the result should be fun either way! Other Sesame Street Characters to Consider So, you don’t think a whole cake will be necessary for the small party you plan to throw. Then why not go for Elmo cupcakes instead? They’re perfectly portioned, and you can embellish them in multiple ways. Personally, I love a tray of cupcakes over a full cake. Not cutting, no mess (well, a little mess, but you know what I mean). 11. Tiered-Buttercream Cake

As shown above, you can never go wrong with a tower cake adorned with an Elmo icing on the side. If the side decoration doesn’t do it for you, consider having an Elmo figure on top of the cake. 8. Elmo Cake and Cupcakes Add Crumb Coat: Apply a thin layer of red frosting around the sides and on top of the cake. A bench scraper, icing spatula, and cake turntable are helpful. The crumb coat creates a helpful flat “base” of frosting for Elmo’s piped fur decoration. Chill the cake as you make his eyes and nose. Level the cakes & add the crumb coat: Using a large serrated knife, slice the domes off the cooled cakes (a semi-thin layer) to create a flat surface. Place tops into a bowl to use in step 9. Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, serving plate, or cake turntable. Spread 1 cup (about 250g) of white untinted frosting all over the top. (Reserve remaining white frosting for step 9.) Top with 2nd layer. Spread a thin layer of red frosting around the sides and top of the cake. This is your crumb coat and should be a pretty thin layer. An icing spatula and bench scraper are helpful for this. See video tutorial below. Chill uncovered in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes to help set the crumb coat. Every birthday, you try something new. You make different cakes and use different birthday themes. Chances are, this year’s birthday is no different. And, if you have a toddler or a Sesame Street fan, I think you’re ready to try your hand at one of these Elmo cake ideas. Level the Cakes: The baked cakes will have a slight dome, so carefully level them off with a cake leveler or serrated knife. Save the scraps for Elmo’s eyes and nose.Whole Milk & Sour Cream: Whole milk and sour cream are strongly recommended for the best taste and texture. A full fat plain yogurt would work instead, though the cake may not be as light. Same goes with a lower fat milk.

Best For Kids: Tiered Buttercream Cake: This cake idea proves you only need Elmo’s face and a few other elements to blow any kid’s mind. Can’t say enough about how much I learned. This cake gave me confidence for future character themed cakes! Something all moms of little ones need. Thanks, Sally! Answer: Before beginning the baking process, decide on the number of people attending the party. I made a handy guide to tell you the number of servings regular cake sizes will deliver. Healthier than a real cake, this Elmo idea is nothing but a pie pan with items arranged to look like Elmo. The items in question are two marshmallow eyes, chocolate chips as pupils, a tangerine as the nose, blueberries, and strawberries. I think it’s a great option for those with diabetes or diet restrictions. 14. Sitting Elmo CakeElmo was my daughter’s favorite little red monster. Cake pops are great for birthdays because it’s cake the kids can hold while playing. I even whip up cake pops on the weekend for yummy treats. They’re super easy to make and fun to eat! 21. Vanilla Buttercream Elmo Cake Instead of fondant, this cake idea shows you what a great design coupled with buttercream frosting skills can achieve. It’s all about your creativity and the ideas you’d like to bring to life. Let the whole thing showcase Elmo’s adorable face. He is the star of the party, so let him shine. 5. Tiered Elmo Cake