How To Make a Cute Fondant Santa Claus Cake Topper

This Santa topper is a cosy Christmas scene in itself — the sleigh, the sack of gifts, and his sweet expression make it a real focal point on a holiday cake.

In the tutorial, you’ll build the whole topper in a clear order, piece by piece. The sleigh is made from cut-out template parts that you assemble step by step, and the rest is modelled in the same structured way — from simple balls, through each stage, into the finished shapes. The templates guide sizing and proportions throughout, so everything fits together neatly without you having to work it out from scratch.

It’s a really satisfying festive project, and a beautiful design to have ready for Christmas orders each year.

You will learn how to:

• Create a Santa-in-a-sleigh topper with balanced proportions and a neat, festive finish
• Build the sleigh structure so it holds its shape and stays straight as you work
• Cut clean, precise shapes by hand (no cutters) — a useful skill for custom sizes and shapes
• Join the panels neatly so they hold well and stay straight
• Model Santa so he doesn’t lose shape (even with the large head), then add cute facial features, plus a simple beard and hat method you can reuse for other characters
• Secure the finished topper on the cake so it stays stable for delivery and display