How To Make a Cute Fondant Christmas Nutcracker Cake Topper

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About this tutorial

This nutcracker cake topper is a classic Christmas character with a sweet, friendly look. With his tall hat, little moustache, and bright uniform details, he adds an instant festive touch to a cake without needing lots of extra decoration.

The tutorial shows how to make the nutcracker step by step, building each part in a clear order so the figure comes together neatly. Printable templates are included to guide proportions and sizing, helping you work faster and keep everything looking clean and consistent.

A lovely choice for Christmas cakes, winter birthdays, and seasonal dessert tables, this nutcracker is a fun project that feels cheerful and very satisfying to make.

What you'll learn

You will learn how to:

  • build an adorable nutcracker topper with clean proportions and a crisp, festive look
  • make the tall hat and feather with sharp edges and a delicate finish (so they look refined, not chunky)
  • create the uniform details so the lines stay even and neatly aligned
  • add the facial features and final touches that give the topper a finished, professional look
  • assemble the topper so it stays stable and sits securely on the cake

What this tutorial includes

  • Over 200 high quality photos
  • 6 short step videos where extra guidance helps
  • Clear, easy-to-follow instructions
  • Printable templates for shapes, sizes & proportions
  • Equipment list
  • Edibles list
  • Paste amounts needed
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