How To Make a Cute Fondant Elf Cake Topper

This Christmas elf topper is such a fun festive character — sweet, cheerful, and full of little details that make it feel instantly 'holiday'. Sitting on a donut base, it works beautifully as a playful centrepiece for Christmas cakes.

In the tutorial, you’ll build the topper step by step, with printable templates included to guide sizing, shaping, and proportions. The process is broken into clear stages, so you can simply follow along — everything is already worked out for you.

It’s a lovely seasonal design to have in your collection — perfect for Christmas orders, gift cakes, or adding something a little more playful to your holiday cakes.

You will learn how to:

• Create a cheerful Christmas elf topper with balanced proportions and a neat, festive finish
• Build and assemble the figurine so it holds its shape as you work
• Create a donut with soft shading, then add icing and sprinkles for a beautifully finished look
• Shape the key features and small parts, so everything looks neat and well-defined
• Cut clean, precise shapes using simple cutters and hand-cutting — so you’re never limited by the cutters you own
• Add the final details and gentle shading for a polished, professional result
• Secure the finished topper on the cake so it stays stable for delivery and display