Overview

This astronaut on the moon cake topper captures a small moment of adventure — a tiny figure standing proudly on a textured moon, flag in hand. The scene feels light and imaginative, with just enough detail to tell a story without becoming fiddly or time-consuming to make.

The tutorial walks you through creating both the astronaut and the moon, showing how each part is shaped and then brought together into a complete topper. Printable templates are included to guide the shaping stages and proportions, helping you understand how the forms develop from start to finish.

This tutorial is a great choice for space-themed birthday cakes, children’s celebrations, or cakes inspired by curiosity and exploration. It works especially well when you want a topper that feels like a full scene, but is still practical to make and already tells a clear little story on its own.