Wilton frosting tip number 233, a coupler and pastry bag You’re welcome.Ĩ inch cake board, to cover in fondant as the sewer lidĭowel rods to anchor the turtle heads and sewer lid in place You can always use Karo syrup to adjust the spreadability as well. If you want to add a little extra, you can add another 1 or 2 Tbs of milk, but you don’t want the icing to be too thin. After all the sugar is mixed in, add 4 Tbs of milk, and mix until it is incorporated well. This really helps achieve a good, smooth consistency. Run the mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes between each addition. Then, start adding the sugar 1 cup at a time. *Helpful tip: For total deliciousness, use whole milk.Ĭream the shortening together with the vanilla and butter flavor. I add some when I have put the icing in the fridge, and need to rewhip it, too. Just add a tablespoon at a time, until you get it to where you want it. The Vanilla Karo syrup is used to help get the consistency that you want, after all ingredients have been mixed together. Use clear for a true white icing. If that doesn’t matter, use real vanilla extract. It will not be as white, and it can get extra soft on you, but it’s so yummy. Also, adjust the vanilla based on what flavor YOU want. *Alternate suggestions: You can do half shortening and half butter, omitting the additional butter flavor. I went ahead and made it a double, just to be sure I had enough.)Ĭlear Karo syrup, as needed, for thinning the icing to your preferred consistency

You will also need a batch of my buttercream icing to stack the cake, to frost it before applying the fondant, and to apply the grass around the bottom. Whatever floats your little ninja turtle boat. If not, use your favorite, or cut a corner and use a box mix. I have discussed in past posts some cake recipes if you wish to use those. To make this cake, you will need to make a two layer, 8 inch cake of your choice. Amy and I discussed her wishes, as well as finding some online inspiration, and I combined everything into a design I hoped would knock Little Crafter’s turtle shell off. He had some ideas on what he wanted it to look like, which is always very helpful. I had the honor of making Little Crafter’s birthday cake for his TMNT party. So we meet again, artsy friends! I’m a little late to the party, so to speak, but I’m here today to talk all things Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cake. I’m so excited, friends…Vanessa is here today to share with you how she made this amazing cake for LC’s Epic TMNT Birthday Party! You’re going to love it!

Baby ninja turtle cake