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Baby Faces Cupcake Toppers

Adorable fondant decorations for cupcakes, perfect for baby showers, gender reveals, and parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 toppers
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fondant Ingredients
  • 8 oz white fondant or modeling chocolate This is the main base for the toppers.
  • small amounts of pink, peach, brown, and yellow fondant for features Used for facial features and hats.
  • tiny pinch of cornstarch For dusting the work surface.
  • edible food color gel in black and red for eyes and mouth For painting facial features.
  • a small drop of water or edible glue To join pieces together.
Cupcakes
  • 12 cupcakes ready and cooled Any flavor of your choice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare your workspace. Clean the surface and dust lightly with cornstarch.
  2. Knead small balls of pink and peach fondant for cheeks and face tone. Keep the rest white.
Shaping the Faces
  1. Roll a small ball of white fondant about the size of a marble and flatten it to 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Use a small round cutter to cut a circle for the base.
  3. Pinch slightly on two sides for round cheeks and smooth.
Adding Features
  1. Roll two tiny balls of black fondant for eyes or paint dots with black gel.
  2. Create a mouth with a fine tool or red/pink gel.
  3. Roll thin ropes of fondant for hair and attach them to the face.
  4. Cut a small shape for a hat and attach it with water.
  5. Add small features like noses and sparkles in the eyes.
Drying and Serving
  1. Let toppers dry at room temperature for a few hours or overnight in humid conditions.
  2. Once firm, place on cupcakes just before serving.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Can be frozen for long term storage.