Create an Adorable Panda Cake Topper: Easy Tutorial with Printable Templates

This little panda cake topper is hard to resist. With its rounded shape, gentle expression, and classic black-and-white look, it’s a character that feels instantly likeable and satisfying to create.

The tutorial guides you through the process in clear, manageable steps, with printable templates included to take care of proportions and sizing from the start. With the structure already worked out, you can stay focused on shaping and details, enjoying the rhythm of making without stopping to measure or adjust.

It’s a lovely choice for birthday cakes, animal-themed designs, or any cake that calls for something sweet and familiar. Simple in form but full of character, this panda is a pleasure to make — just for the joy of watching it come together in your hands.

You will learn how to:

• build a sweet panda topper with smooth shapes and a clean finish

• work with black and white paste together so the joins stay crisp and the white stays spotless

• add the small details and highlights that bring the whole character to life

• assemble everything so it holds its shape and sits securely on the cake