Coolest Frog Cake 45

by Tracey P
(Howell, Michigan)

Red Eyed Tree Frog Cake

This frog cake is carved out of 2 layers of 1/4 sheet cakes. I had never heard of a red eyed tree frog before this project! I researched images on the internet and printed out the best angles that would help me carve his body.

I drew out what would be the bottom layer shape of the cake and carved the shape out of the first layer of cake. I put a thin layer of frosting over the cake and placed the second cake on top of the first. The second layer was a bit more challenging but with some patience and a lot of reference to my pictures I was able to carve out a perfect frog body.

I then froze the entire frog because crumb coating is much easier when the cake is frozen. I worked in sections starting at in the back with a thick layer of frosting and shaped and contoured the legs and back side working my way up to the head.

The eye balls are huge gumballs. Though this picture doesn't show it, I also frosted black slits on his eyes for the perfect effect! Enjoy!