How to Make a Cute Fondant Dolphin Cake Topper

A dolphin cake topper is a popular choice, especially for girls’ cakes and ocean-themed designs — but it can be surprisingly tricky to get right. When the proportions are slightly off, it stops looking like a dolphin, and because of the dolphin’s curved body shape, placing internal support in a way that keeps the topper secure while still looking natural isn’t always straightforward. 

In this tutorial, I'll show you a simple, practical, and sturdy way to attach the topper, making it easier to place on a cake with confidence. The templates guide you step by step through shaping the body and getting the proportions right.

The dolphin can be made on its own, or paired with the matching sea turtle and seahorse cake topper tutorials (available separately) to create a complete underwater scene.

You will learn how to:

• create a sweet dolphin topper with a soft, clean finish and a natural curved shape
• get the proportions right so it stays clearly dolphin-like from every angle
• support and attach the dolphin so it holds its pose and stays secure without sagging or shifting
• add gentle shading and small details so the whole piece looks cohesive and well finished