Introduction
If you’re a cat lover and planning your wedding, you might want to include your furry friends in the celebration. One way to do that is by adding cat wedding cake toppers to your cake. These cute and whimsical decorations are perfect for cat-themed weddings or for couples who just want to show off their love for their pets. In this blog post, we’ll share with you two delicious recipes for cat wedding cake toppers that are sure to impress your guests.
Recipe #1: Chocolate Cat Wedding Cake Topper
Ingredients:
– 1 cup of all-purpose flour – 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder – 1 teaspoon of baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon of salt – 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature – 1 cup of granulated sugar – 2 large eggs – 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract – 1/2 cup of buttermilk – 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips – Cat-shaped cookie cutters – White fondant – Black fondant – Pink fondant
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. 4. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until the batter is smooth. 5. Fold in mini chocolate chips. 6. Roll out the chocolate dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. 7. Using cat-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cat shapes from the dough. 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm. 9. Cool the cat-shaped cookies on a wire rack. 10. On a clean surface, knead the white fondant until it becomes smooth and pliable. 11. Roll out the white fondant to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. 12. Using the same cat-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cat shapes from the white fondant. 13. Place the white fondant cat shapes on top of the chocolate cat-shaped cookies. 14. On a clean surface, knead the black fondant until it becomes smooth and pliable. 15. Roll out the black fondant to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. 16. Cut out small circles from the black fondant to create eyes for the cats. 17. Cut out small triangles from the pink fondant to create noses for the cats. 18. Place the eyes and nose on the cat-shaped cake toppers. 19. Allow toppers to dry for at least 2 hours before placing them on the cake.
Nutritional Information:
– Calories: 135 – Fat: 6g – Carbohydrates: 20g – Protein: 2g – Sodium: 74mg – Sugar: 12g
Cooking Time:
– Preparation Time: 30 minutes – Cooking Time: 12 minutes – Total Time: 2 hours
Equipment:
– Baking sheet – Cat-shaped cookie cutters – Rolling pin – Wire rack
Serving Suggestions:
These chocolate cat cake toppers are perfect for any chocolate cake recipe. They can also be used to top cupcakes or mini cakes.
Variations:
You can use different fondant colors to match your wedding theme. You can also add edible glitter or sugar pearls for extra decoration.
Substitutions:
You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk or almond milk. You can also use dark chocolate chips instead of mini chocolate chips.
Storage:
The cat cake toppers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Tips:
Make sure to knead the fondant well before rolling it out to avoid any cracks or bumps. You can also use a small brush to add a little bit of water to the fondant to help it stick to the chocolate cookie.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make the cake toppers in advance? A: Yes, you can make the cake toppers up to a week in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Q: Can I use a different cookie cutter shape? A: Yes, you can use any shape you like.
Recipe #2: Vanilla Cat Wedding Cake Topper
Ingredients:
– 3 cups of powdered sugar – 3 tablespoons of meringue powder – 1/4 cup of water – 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract – Cat-shaped cookie cutters – White fondant – Black fondant – Pink fondant
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and meringue powder. 2. Add water and vanilla extract and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. 3. Roll out the fondant to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. 4. Using cat-shaped cookie cutters, cut out cat shapes from the fondant. 5. Place the fondant cat shapes on a wire rack to dry for at least 2 hours. 6. On a clean surface, knead the black fondant until it becomes smooth and pliable. 7. Roll out the black fondant to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. 8. Cut out small circles from the black fondant to create eyes for the cats. 9. Cut out small triangles from the pink fondant to create noses for the cats. 10. Place the eyes and nose on the cat-shaped cake toppers. 11. Allow toppers to dry for at least 2 hours before placing them on the cake.
Nutritional Information:
– Calories: 150 – Fat: 0g – Carbohydrates: 38g – Protein: 1g – Sodium: 8mg – Sugar: 38g
Cooking Time:
– Preparation Time: 30 minutes – Cooking Time: 0 minutes – Total Time: 2 hours
Equipment:
– Cat-shaped cookie cutters – Rolling pin – Wire rack
Serving Suggestions:
These vanilla cat cake toppers are perfect for any vanilla cake recipe. They can also be used to top cupcakes or mini cakes.
Variations:
You can use different fondant colors to match your wedding theme. You can also add edible glitter or sugar pearls for extra decoration.
Substitutions:
You can substitute the vanilla extract with any other flavoring you like, such as almond or lemon extract.
Storage:
The cat cake toppers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Tips:
Make sure to knead the fondant well before rolling it out to avoid any cracks or bumps. You can also use a small brush to add a little bit of water to the fondant to help it stick to the wire rack.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make the cake toppers in advance? A: Yes, you can make the cake toppers up to a week in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Q: Can I use a different cookie cutter shape? A: Yes, you can use any shape you like.
Final Thoughts
Adding cat wedding cake toppers to your big day is a fun and creative way to show off your love for your pets. These two recipes are easy to make and will definitely impress your guests. Whether you choose to make chocolate or vanilla cats, your wedding cake will be the talk of the town. So go ahead and give these recipes a try – your cats will thank you!