How To Make a Cute Fondant Penguin Cake Topper

This penguin cake topper is a sweet, comforting character with plenty of charm. Dressed in a little beanie with a pom-pom and a snug scarf, he has a friendly, cosy look that works beautifully on a wide range of cakes.

The tutorial walks you through shaping each part in a clear, straightforward way. Printable templates are included to save time and guide proportions and sizes, so everything fits together neatly without guesswork.

It’s a lovely choice for children’s cakes, winter-inspired designs, or any cake that could use a touch of softness and personality. Clear, efficient, and enjoyable to make, this penguin is a project that feels pleasant to work on whenever you choose to create it.

You will learn how to:

• build a cute penguin topper with neat, well-defined shapes
• work with black and white paste so the joins stay sharp and the white stays spotless
• use a mould to create cosy knit textures for the hat and scarf, and apply them neatly
• add the small facial details and soft blush that bring the character to life
• assemble everything so it holds its shape and sits securely on the cake