How to Bake a Statue Of Liberty Cake

If you're looking to impress neighbors with a wild patriotic treat, this guide will take you beyond just stars and stripes.

Step 1: Cook the marshmallow treats Cook the marshmallow treats according to the package directions and allow them to cool.
Step 2: Bake the cake Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions, pour the batter into the star-shaped pan, bake it according to package directions, and set it aside to cool.
TIP: Prepare both the cake and marshmallow treats the day before to allow both to firmly cool and set.
Step 3: Decorate Liberty island Frost the top of the cake with green frosting for the grass, and then frost the edges with gray frosting for the weathered brick.
Step 4: Clean the PVC pipe Clean the PVC pipe thoroughly and affix a 90 degree elbows at either end.
Step 5: Build the statue Use the marshmallow treats to sculpt the statue, using the pipes as a frame and buttercream frosting as mortar.
TIP: Cover the completed statue with a thin layer of frosting to create a smooth canvas.
Step 6: Cover with the fondant Wrap the statue in green fondant, being sure to create the classic folds in her dress. Use candy corn for the torch.
Step 7: Set statue in the cake Cut out a square piece from the center of the cake and set the pedestal in the hole. Stabilize Lady Liberty with frosting or fondant, and display her as the centerpiece.
FACT: While the Statue of Liberty's copper skin weighs in at 62,000 pounds, it is outmatched by the 54 million pounds of concrete in the statue's pedestal.