Pirate Ship Cake

by Chris Hoxie
(Huntley, IL)

This is a 4 layer cake. Each layer is a marbled cake. There is a cardboard sheet between the second and third layers for support. The cake is 8" wide and 8" tall at its highest point. 40" in length from tip to tip. the tallest mast is 23" high. The sails are made from paper so I could get the design I wanted.

I made the cannons and windows out of fondant. The waves are piped buttercream. The "wood" effect is piped buttercream, then I used a paint roller to smooth it instead of spreading it. I find a paint roller works well for creating a texture in crusted buttercream. I have used it several times to create a "leather look" on the purses I have made.