3D buddha

3D buddha
Originally uploaded by Sugar Buzz Cakes

We were hired to make this Buddha cake for a 40th birthday celebration that a catering company was doing. It was the star of the show next to the guest of honor. The photo does not give justice to the actual size of the cake. It was on a 14" round cake board and stood almost 13 inches tall. I was recently asked "Is it all cake?" YES, even his head is cake! It was carved form round cakes then covered in fondant. The robe was added in layers then his hands and feet. The edible gold highlights were added using an airbrush. His face was added at the end. Another baker commented that he looked like Charles Barkley! How true... Without the gaged earlobes that is. It was challenging to make but really fun at the same time.