Description

This masterfully designed Frozen Cake features a sturdy yoghurt cake base and intricate hand-sculpted fondant figures of Elsa and Olaf. Complemented by a brittle blue sugar-glass castle and a shimmering coconut snow finish, it is the perfect centerpiece for a winter-themed celebration.

Ingredients

1 9-inch (23 cm) yoghurt cake
2 4-inch (10 cm) yoghurt cakes
White fondant
Blue fondant
Flesh-toned fondant
Yellow fondant
Green fondant
Black fondant
Blue gel food coloring
Granulated sugar
Glucose syrup
Water
Royal icing
Fine coconut powder
Edible ink
Vodka
Cornstarch

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Instructions

Bake the yoghurt cakes in advance, cool completely, and store in the freezer to ensure a stable, crumb-free surface for carving.
Sculpt Elsa’s head and torso from flesh-toned fondant, attach a blue fondant skirt, and add details like yellow hair and a fabric cape.
Create Olaf by stacking three white fondant balls on a toothpick and sculpt green fondant teardrops into trees using scissors to snip branches.
Combine sugar, water, and glucose syrup in a saucepan and heat to 150°C (302°F), then stir in blue coloring and pour into moulds to create the sugar-glass castle.
Level the frozen cakes with a serrated knife, apply a thin crumb coat of icing to the 9-inch base and the stacked 4-inch tiers, and chill until firm.
Cover the tiers in white and marbled blue fondant, stack them carefully, and arrange the fondant figures and sugar-glass castle on top.
Sprinkle fine coconut powder over the entire cake and board to create a realistic, shimmering snow effect.

Notes

For the most professional results, use a high-quality candy thermometer when boiling the sugar to ensure it reaches the hard-crack stage for the castle. When assembling the fondant figures, allow them to air-dry for several hours before placing them on the cake to prevent any structural sagging.

Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking and Sculpting
Cuisine: French-inspired