Fondant Little Red Riding Hood Cake Topper Tutorial with Templates

Little Red Riding Hood is one of those characters that instantly brings a story to mind. With her simple dress, little cape, and gentle expression, she feels familiar in the best way — like a character you already know.

This tutorial lets you create her step by step, taking you through each part in a calm, thoughtful way. Printable templates are included to help with proportions and sizing, so you can stay present with the shaping and enjoy watching the character slowly take form in your hands.

The templates can also be used as a base for other girl figurines in a similar style, making this tutorial both creative and practical. Whether she stands alone on a cake or becomes part of a small fairytale scene, Little Red Riding Hood is a character that feels especially satisfying to make — simply for the joy of creating her.

If you’d like to bring the story a little further, there’s also a matching wolf cake topper tutorial — designed to sit perfectly alongside Little Red Riding Hood and complete the scene.

You will learn how to:

• create an adorable Little Red Riding Hood topper with a sweet, storybook look

• build the character so the proportions feel balanced and the overall look is harmonious

• create the hood using a simple technique you can reuse for other hooded toppers or costume characters

• add the little facial and dress details that bring her to life and give a finished look

• assemble everything so it holds its shape and looks beautifully finished