My son wanted a “Mario cake” and sculpting too much is out of my league. This Mario Mushroom Cake was easy and I only used buttercream! A lot of the cakes are fondant and Kudos to you all. I am just intimidated!
So I started with the bottom of the mushroom, 2-6″ rounds stacked with a layer of buttercream between. Three dowels poking out just above the top about 3/4 of an inch. I then found a Pyrex bowl with a 8″ opening. (I would suggest a larger difference in size after attempting this because I built up the icing A LOT and the result was disastrous).
I frosted the bottom first with white buttercream and then frosted the bottom of the mushroom top with white as well. Then carefully placed it securely on the base. Then I frosted the top of the mushroom. I chose green, but red would be cool too! You need to let the butter cream set for several hours after you have smoothed the buttercream as best you can with a warm knife. ( It melts the Crisco and gives a smoother appearance).
Then I took a sheet of wax paper and gently rubbed out the major scarring. The waxed paper does get sticky so you must have a couple sheets. Then add the polka dots to the mushroom with a writing tip. I just smoothed them as best I could and then did the wax paper thing again. Add the black eyes and presto, 6 hours later a mushroom!
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What do you mean you built up the frosting?
I just meant I have two inches of frosting on top of the mushroom which hangs over mid air around the edge. I am glad I took photos because my son’s twin spun the cake on the turntable and the force of gravity ripped off the back half.
I love your cake, I am going to attempt to make one this weekend.
Did you have any problems inverting the top of the cake? When you got it out of the bowl, did you place it flat side down on a cooling rack? If so, how did you then invert it and place it on the base of the cake?
thanks!!
I frosted the bottom (stem) of the mushroom first then I frosted the flat part of the rounded top of the mushroom (cap)and flipped gently so the frosting would act as glue and then frost the crown. It is a bit awkward to frost upside down, but I am sure it can be done! Even if you stick your finger in the frosting flipping it; it would be easier to fix that rather than frosting the whole underside after setting on the stem…best wishes!!
I use Crisco and flour to keep cake from sticking to bowl. I let my cakes “rest” for 10 min out of the oven and then invert on a wax paper or parchment paper (easy to work with)excess can easily be wiped away. When frosting or building cake it needs to be completely cool and just out of the fridge is okay to. Best wishes..you can do it!
How long do you have to bake the cake in the bowl?
I usually start at 30 min and check every ten with a tooth pick. Times will vary with ovens and bowl size. I use box cake mixes so I just follow the directions on the box usually. Even if you cook it a little longer to well done, that’s okay….it will be more durable.
How about putting the top on a cake board and then invert on the stem