I started this Cowboy Cake post on Sunday night and never finished it. I even edited all the pics and had them ready to go … but then I went to bed and well… yesterday turned out to be a doozy of a Monday. I finally added the finishing touches late last night (is 1am still considered last night) and today, I’m sharing!
PS. I’ll tell you about my Monday soon… it was a fun day, but for now, I’ll just tell you about the cake.
I shared a picture of it back when I did the How to Make a Cowboy Hat Cake Topper. Remember?
I’ve also shared similar cowboy cakes before – remember this post on how to stack cakes… or this cowboy cake or even this one? But still, ya’ll know I have to share the new one with you.
So here it is…
For the bottom tier, I did cow print. The white fondant was homemade marshmallow fondant and the black spots were Satin Ice fondant.
I did the names on the board with the Wilton Silicone Letters & Numbers molds.
The borders for the tiers were done with my extruder. I used a twisted “rope” look for the bottom and top tiers and s single strand for the middle tier. While I didn’t initially do it on purpose, I loved the rough look of the ropes that happened when my fondant dried out…. so I left it!
If you’re interested in having an extruder, please read my post on why I think every cake decorator needs an extruder and see all the possibilities!!
For the middle tier, I had to hand cut the black tear-drop shape, then I piped the white on with royal icing to try to get the full paisley/bandanna look.
I have to say… since doing this cake, I’ve bought a set of tear-drop (or paisley or comma) cutters and learned a few things and I think I could do this much neater now. It didn’t look awful on this cake, but I see so many things I wish I had done better.
And then the top tier… I always have fun making blue jeans on cakes (whether it’s on cowboy cakes which I’ve done a few times or on the belly cakes… also very fun!). I use my ribbon cutter for the belt, all the belt loops and the trim…. and a stitching tool to add details.
And last, of course, is the cowboy hat cake topper. I posted a tutorial for it here if you want to check it out!
And that’s it, I think. What do you think? I’d love for you to leave me a comment or question… hearing from my readers always makes my day!!
I love this cake. Hope I can make it as pretty as you did. Please share what are the size for each tier?
They were 6″, 8″ and 10″ round tiers.
Thank you for answering, you are very kind. but one last question the height of the tiers is it 4 inches or 6′. thank you
4″
Rose, I must say that your page is amazing! I have learned so many new techniques from you. I am a beginner in the cake world, although I grew up watching my mom make wedding cakes. I have one question for you in regards to pan sizes here. What is the depth of each pan you used? I know they were 6″, 8″, and 10″ round, but are you using 2″ pans or 3″. Im sorry if my question doesn’t make sense, but i’m definitely learning as I go.