Description
This impressive Star Wars Stormtrooper cake uses a simple stencil technique to create a professional-looking character helmet from a standard sheet cake. Perfect for birthdays, this project combines a sturdy homemade sponge with smooth fondant for a treat that is both fun to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 baked cake (approx. 15 oz / 430g), preferably a dense sponge
- 10 oz buttercream frosting
- 14 oz white fondant
- 2 oz black fondant
- Small amount of water for adhering pieces
Instructions
- Bake your cake in a 12-inch round or 13×9 inch rectangle pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Print a Stormtrooper face stencil scaled to your cake’s size and cut out the outer silhouette.
- Place the paper stencil on the cake and use a sharp knife to carve the cake into the helmet shape.
- Apply a thin layer of buttercream over the entire cake to create a crumb coat and smooth surface.
- Roll the white fondant to 1/8-inch thickness, drape it over the cake, and smooth it down before trimming the edges.
- Cut out the facial features from the paper stencil and use them as templates to cut shapes from the black fondant.
- Lightly dampen the back of the black fondant pieces with water and press them onto the white cake to finish the face.
Notes
To prevent the fondant from sticking to your work surface, lightly dust your silicone mat or parchment paper with cornstarch or powdered sugar. If you find the black fondant staining your hands, wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly before touching the white fondant again to keep the colors crisp.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American