{"id":33841,"date":"2019-12-20T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?p=33841"},"modified":"2022-11-14T12:00:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T17:00:09","slug":"penguin-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake.html","title":{"rendered":"Penguin Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Penguin Cake &#8211; a sprinkle coated penguin cake that is too adorable for words! A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributor, <a title=\"Erin Gardner\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\/erin-gardner\">Erin Gardner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33845\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-pvp.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"2085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-pvp.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-pvp-173x600.jpg 173w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-pvp-259x900.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33844\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-intro.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-intro.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-intro-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-intro-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This precious little penguin cake is the perfect treat for a winter birthday or small holiday celebration. The idea for this guy was born from my <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2019\/02\/sprinkle-girl-cake.html\"><strong>sprinkle girl cakes<\/strong><\/a>. I imagine they\u2019re all hanging out together in some fabulous sprinkle universe. Just like his sprinkle girl cousins, your sprinkle penguin cake can be customized in a number of ways. Add some cute chocolate sunglasses, change up the color of his hat, or use different candy sprinkle shapes like stars or mini trees to decorate it. You could even stripe the hat by alternating sprinkle colors as you fill it in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33842\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-1.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-1-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-1-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sprinkles can soften the longer they sit in the fridge, so I suggest finishing your penguin the day you\u2019d like to serve it. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge, depending what kind of buttercream you use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33843\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-2-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-2-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>PENGUIN CAKE<\/strong><br \/>\na tutorial by <a title=\"Erin Gardner on The Cake Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\/erin-gardner\">Erin Gardner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Body\">6-inch round single layer cake<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">1 cupcake<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">Plain buttercream<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">Toothpick<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2S4Xmvw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>White nonpareils<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38PaCdA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Black sprinkles<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2rNIRlj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Red sprinkles<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">Snowflake sprinkles (or whatever shapes you like)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">Small pearl sprinkles<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">Black buttercream<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">Piping bag<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">Small round piping tip (optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">2 large pink confetti sprinkles<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\">1 orange Starburst candy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VIDEO TUTORIAL<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"5jTRJiCo\" data-player-type=\"static\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2019-12-20T11:00:00.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"penguin-cake\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake that is too adorable for words!\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/5jTRJiCo-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/5jTRJiCo.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Body\"><b>PREP THE CAKE<\/b><\/h6>\n<p class=\"Body\">Ice your cake with a thick layer of plain buttercream.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33849\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-4-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33850\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-5.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-5-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use a toothpick or skewer to draw a half moon shape across the top of the cake for the hat area and kind of an open-bottom heart for the penguin\u2019s face. Don\u2019t stress too much about making the cake smooth, all flaws will be covered with sprinkles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33851\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-6.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-6-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33852\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-7.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-7-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"Body\"><b>ADD THE SPRINKLES<\/b><\/h6>\n<p class=\"Body\">Set your cake plate or platter on a baking sheet to catch any sprinkles that fall off the cake. Use a spoon to fill the penguin face area in with white nonpareils. Use the back of the spoon to spread and smooth the sprinkles. Whenever I\u2019m working on a sprinkle design, such as this penguin, I find it\u2019s easier to start with the largest area that needs to be filled in, working out from there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33853\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-8.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-8-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\">Add a layer of black sprinkles for the penguin\u2019s skin in the same way. If any should escape into the face area, just use the toothpick to lift it away. Fill in the hat area with red sprinkles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33854\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-9.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-9-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33855\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-10.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-10-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\">Top the cupcake with a layer of plain buttercream and dip it into the red sprinkles to coat. Adhere the cupcake to your platter with a dab of buttercream.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33856\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-11.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-11-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33857\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-12.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-12-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DECORATE YOUR PENGUIN CAKE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\">\u00a0Cut the starburst into two making a diagonal cut. Add one of the Starburst triangles as the penguin\u2019s beak and two round pink confetti sprinkles for his cheeks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33847\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with black buttercream. Pipe two little semi-circles for the penguin\u2019s eyes. Decorate your penguin\u2019s hat with snowflake sprinkles or any other shapes you like!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33858\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-13.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-13-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your adorable sprinkle coated penguin cake!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33859\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-14.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake too adorable for words | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/penguin-cake-step-14-400x248.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>MORE WINTERY CAKES TO TRY:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2011\/12\/santa-penguin-snowman-cake.html\">Santa, Penguin, Snowman Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2013\/12\/diy-igloo-cake-tutorial.html\">Igloo Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2011\/12\/the-4th-cake-of-christmas.html\">3D Santa Penguin Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2017\/12\/sprinkle-ornament-cake.html\">Sprinkle Ornament Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2019\/02\/sprinkle-girl-cake.html\">Sprinkle Girl Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Penguin Cake &#8211; a sprinkle coated penguin cake that is too adorable for words! A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. This precious little penguin cake is the perfect treat for a winter birthday or small holiday celebration. The idea for this guy was born from my sprinkle girl cakes. I imagine [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":33861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[295,90,234],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-33841","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"category-diy","9":"category-erin-gardner","10":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33841"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33867,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33841\/revisions\/33867"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}