Pretty Proud I must say. And really it was really easy...
1st. Make a cake (yes out of a box). I just did a 2 layer white cake.
2nd. Let it cool for about an hour or maybe even more (I was super busy!)
3rd. Level both layers. Simply just cut the top off until it looked flat.
4th. Ice the cake with the frosting of your choice. Since it was a girl baby shower I used pink cherry frosting. Do this part on a cutting board or a plate. NOT your presentation ware.
5th. Transfer the cake to your presentation ware. I have a cake stand so that is what I used. A big plate would also be super cute!
6th. Prepare your counter for rolling fondant. Clean it (anti-bacterial would be nice) and make sure that it is SUPER dry. Use powder sugar and just spread it on your counter. The same you would do for bread! Also put the sugar on the roller.
7th. Open the package of fondant (purchased at Hobby Lobby) and knead it. It will be kinda stiff at first.
8th. Once it is easy to knead add a flavor of your choice to it (I didn't like the mellow flavor it has). Use anything that is clear! Vanilla or they sale flavoring for fondant. I used a clear liqueur :) I only used a table spoon of it! Knead in the flavoring. You don't want to have any sticky parts in it!
9th. Add more powder sugar to you counter. Trust me more is better, otherwise if it sticks to you counter you have to re-roll it :(
10th. Roll out the fondant. Do this until it will easily fit over your cake. (eyeball it!)
11th. Pick up the fondant and place it over your cake.
12th. Form the fondant to your cake. Make sure the bottom of it is nice and tight!
13th. Cut the access fondant off. You can use this to make designs to put on your cake if you are feeling artsy.
14th. Decorate it. I kept it simple and just used fake flowers and a wooded "K" for the babies name Kinley.
Good Luck!
