I got the idea of a circus/ carnival party for my daughter’s third birthday after seeing a TV show where they did it. I found this Circus Tent Cake idea on this site and adapted it to fit her party.
This cake took two mixes to make. I started with a 9X13″ cake and a giant cupcake using the pan from Wilton. I then iced both cakes in white butter cream. I tinted some more butter cream in yellow and red for the tent colors. I placed three wooden dowels in the center of the 9X13 to support the weight of the other cake. I assembled the tent by placing the top of the cupcake onto the bottom. They bake separately in the same pan.
I then placed the entire tent onto the bottom 9X13. I used a basket weaving tip and yellow icing to make the tent sides, leaving the front open and pulled back. I then used icing gels to write her name in the opening, you could probably use icing and a #2 round tip and get a better result. I then drew out the tent top outline with a toothpick and used yellow and red butter cream in a star tip to make the stripes in the top.
I finished the tent with some star candles. I used a larger star tip and the same yellow and red icing to finish the boarder on the bottom cake, both the top edge and bottom edge. The animal figurines I found on the Wilton web site. This cake was so cute and went with her party great. All the kids loved it and they all asked for the animals.
Thank you for the adorable idea and the how-to instructions…from a mom who wants to do something special but needed some help!!