How to make a Luigi cake topper decoration

You may not need this right now if you have little ones but this is a mere glimpse into the future.

You will need several tonnes of white fondant / sugarpaste or ready coloured packs available from Wilton. Start the project several weeks ahead of time to allow the figurine to dry thoroughly.

Start with the head, roll until smooth and mount on a stick.

Add features and details.

Shape body torso and hands / gloves.

Roll out lower body and divide into legs.

Mould the shoes.

Add each additional part with sugar glue [take a small amount of white fondant and add a few drops of boiled water until the required consistency is achieved.

Leave figure out of direct sunlight to dry, preferably hidden to maintain the surprise factor.

Pop on the cake, light the candles, step back and admire the view of unencumbered freefall delight.

Why bother? Because sometimes speechless really is priceless.

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Posted on June 8th, 2009.
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21 Comments

  1. Tina@SendChocolate:
    June 9th, 2009 at 12:43 am

    That’s amazing, what a great job! You have an award over at Autism Sucks. Come get it!

    Tina

  2. Rhen @yestheyareallmine:
    June 9th, 2009 at 3:01 am

    The speechless part is why I love doing cakes for the people I love. It is amazing what you can do with fondant and such.

  3. Bonnie:
    June 9th, 2009 at 4:08 am

    you are an amazing woman!

  4. jams O'Donnell:
    June 9th, 2009 at 5:15 am

    Wow Maddy nicely done! The not-wife’s dad is quite the dab hand at cake decoration but he hasn’t done a Luigi!

  5. Kristi:
    June 9th, 2009 at 6:03 am

    Wow! That is an amazing tackle. Blessings to you.

  6. Susie's Homemade:
    June 9th, 2009 at 8:18 am

    Wow! Great step-by-step and awesome tackle!

  7. mommy~dearest:
    June 9th, 2009 at 10:13 am

    Yes, it is. Happy birthday!

  8. Kara:
    June 9th, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    Maddy, you never cease to amaze me with your crafty talents. Job well done! Love it when speechless is a good thing. :)

  9. Louise:
    June 9th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    That’s really good

  10. Linda:
    June 9th, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Dang, woman, you could be a professional!

    I’m going to be attempting to make a cake in the shape of the Tardis from Doctor Who for Amanda next week for her birthday. It will be my first time working with rolled fondant so I’m a little nervous but hopefully it will come out okay. Got any helpful hints, o’ you of great creativity??

  11. Muthering Heights:
    June 9th, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Oh wow, that’s adorable!

  12. Trish @ Another Piece of the Puzzle:
    June 9th, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    Wonderful! I can’t even imagine being able to create something like that. :)

  13. Dora:
    June 9th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Maybe u can make a Doraemon one? :)

  14. rickismom:
    June 9th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    WOW!

  15. Lori:
    June 9th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Too bad you’re not here to do the cake topper for my son’s grad party…wow, great job:) Happy WW.

  16. Tanya @ TeenAutism:
    June 10th, 2009 at 1:21 am

    Impressive! You are a wonder!

  17. The Domestic Goddess:
    June 10th, 2009 at 6:27 am

    That is amazing! you are impressive!

  18. Bad Mommy:
    June 10th, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    AWESOME!

  19. Joeymom:
    June 10th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Totally fabulous. I’m glad he liked it, too!

  20. Danette:
    June 11th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    Wow, you did a great job! I love his expression in that picture :)

  21. Christy:
    January 21st, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    k well thats new to meh