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.
Instructions
- 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.
You Will Need
- 1 star shaped cake pan
- 1 box cake mix
- Marshmallow rice cereal treats
- Green frosting
- Gray frosting
- 1 12-in. PVC pipe
- 1 inch diameter
- 1 90-degree PVC pipe elbow connector
- Buttercream frosting
- Green fondant
- Candy corn