Overview

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.