I was asked to make Sophia a 3rd birthday cake.  I made this hugely popular Harry Potter inspired cake for her brother so I knew I could not disappoint.  The guidelines I was given were make it pink and girly with a princess theme and a ballerina tutu element.

For the princess element, I cut out a tiara out of fondant and propped it up around a coffee mug until it was dry.  I cut a large star out of fondant and inserted a lollipop stick inside.  Once the tiara and wand were dry, I airbrushed them with silver airbrush color, but I’m sure you could use luster dust mixed with alcohol if you don’t have an airbrush.

For the ballerina tutu element I decided to make two smaller tiers with a ombre ruffles separating the two.  I have never made these ruffles before but ever since I saw Marina Sousa make an amazing ruffle cake, I’ve wanted to try it!  I used three different shades of pink fondant.  I rolled each color out thinly, then cut a 10 inch round out of each.  To get the ruffle effect I propped cotton balls that I dusted with lots and lots of confectioners sugar into different areas.  I can’t wait to try this again!  Happy Birthday Sophia.