Grateful Dead Bear

by Mary Neiderlander
(Middletown Md USA)

This is a Greatful dead Bear cake made for a teenager's birthday. Seems that the Greatful Dead stays cool throughout all ages.

I carved the cake into a bear shape. Then I iced with a white buttercream frosting. I then airbrushed the tie-dye look. Use an up down stroke as you go in a circular motion. Be sure to clear out the airbrush after each color is used.

The black lines that detail the outline of the bear cake are done in black buttercream. You can make this cake in fondant, too.

Airbrushing is the best way to achieve the tie-dyed look on any cake.