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How to Make a Party Unicorn Cake

In this How to Make a Party Unicorn Cake Tutorial, you’ll learn how to create the ultimate unicorn cake! This colourful design will be a huge talking point at your next party. 

How to Make a Party Unicorn Cake - by Love Cake Create
Have I got a fun tutorial for you today!! I wouldn’t blame you if you thought “Geez, not another unicorn cake!” Hasn’t the cake world been saturated with this design for long enough?! Nope, not just yet! There’s room for one more with this Party Unicorn Cake. I haven’t seen a unicorn cake quite like this before – with a frilly, confetti covered party hat made out of fondant. Most cakes feature a large gold horn and buttercream swirls cascading down the mane. I wanted to create something different, playful and eye catching. It had to be easy too – I want all levels of decorators to feel confident giving this a go.

I was umm-ing and ah-ing whether I should create a horn, but the party hat kind of acts as the horn, so there’s no need to make one to go under the hat. The colourful edible confetti around the bottom of the cake and on the hat help tie everything together. With all the elements combined, this unicorn is ready to PARTY!!

Give yourself a day or two for the party hat to dry completely (perhaps a little longer if it’s humid). I used Bakels Pettinice fondant for this cake and it dries really well, especially with tylose added to it.

Party Unicorn Cake Tutorial

For this Party Unicorn cake, you will need:
1 x 5″ round x 5″ high cake covered in white fondant (or the size of your choice).
Dark pink fondant (Wilton Rose)
Pale pink fondant (Americolor Soft Pink)
Black fondant
White fondant
Colourful edible confetti (the brand I used was Over The Top Cake Supplies)
Party hat template x 2
2 x toothpicks
Frilling tool (optional – you can also use the balling tool)
2cm circle cutter
6cm Circle Cutter
8cm Circle Cutter
Balling tool
Foam mat
Sugar glue
Tylose/cmc powder
Piping Gel
Sharp knife
Paper/Cardboard for the template
Sticky tape
Cornflour

Let’s get started!

Fondant Party Hat

Since the party hat will need a day or so to dry, we’ll start with that first.

The party hat on this 5″ round cake is approximately 9.5cm high x 8cm at the widest point (around the bottom). You can use your own template, or use the one provided. Cut out 2 party hat templates. With the first template fold it into a cone shape and secure in place with sticky tape. Brush a little cornflour around the outside to prevent the fondant from sticking to it.

Take the dark pink fondant and press it into the tylose/cmc powder. Mix in the powder that sticks to it. Press it into the powder once again and mix it in well. Adding tylose/cmc powder to the fondant will ensure the hat dries quickly and firmly.

Roll out the dark pink fondant to approximately 3mm thickness. Take the second template, place it on top of the fondant and use the sharp knife to carefully cut around it.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Pick up the fondant and mould it around the cone shape you created and secure it at the back with edible sugar glue. Take a second to ensure the fondant is smooth and sits neatly around the bottom. Pop the hat aside to dry.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
For the pale pink frills around the bottom of the hat

Take the pale pink fondant, press it into the tylose/cmc powder and mix it in well. Repeat that once more. Roll out the pale pink fondant very thin and cut out 1 x 8cm circle.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Using the picture below as a guide, place the 6cm cutter over the circle you just cut – ensure there’s even spacing all around.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Cut through the fondant and you will have a 1cm wide circle that looks like this…


Use the sharp knife to make a cut across the circle as shown below.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Place the frilling tool (or the balling tool) on the outside edge of the circle and using firm pressure, roll the tool around the circle with your fingers. As the tool moves around the circle, the edge will become thin and start to ruffle up.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Once you get to the end, use the sharp knife to trim off the very ends so they’re neat. Use a dab of sugar glue to secure the ends together.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Repeat the process to make a second ruffle-y circle. To secure one on top of the other, brush a light layer of sugar glue around the inside circle and place the other ruffle-y circle on top.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Use your fingers to adjust the ruffles so they sit nicely and then take your fondant hat in the shape of the cone and ensure it fits well on top of the ruffles.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Leave the ruffles to dry while we create the rest of the hat.

For the pom pom on top of the hat

Roll a small ball of pale pink fondant with added tylose/cmc powder. Remember that the ruffles will add extra height and width so you don’t need the ball too big. Pop it on top of the fondant cone to ensure it’s the right size. Gently press the ball into the top of the fondant party hat which will ensure the ball moulds to the top and sits snugly on the hat.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Pop the ball aside while you make the ruffles. Roll out the pale pink fondant very thin. Cut out a few circles using the 2cm circle cutter and place them on the foam pad. Using the balling tool half on and half off the edge of the circle, apply a firm pressure and move around the rim of the circle. This will thin around the edge and give it a slight wave.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Brush a little sugar glue in the middle of the circle and scrunch it up – position the frilled edges up towards the top.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Use the sharp knife to remove a small section from the back which will help it sit flat on the ball.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
To secure the ruffles to the ball, add a little sugar glue to the back. Continue making the scrunch ruffles until the entire ball of fondant is covered.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Once the dark pink cone has had ample drying time, it’s time to start putting it all together. Remove the paper/cardboard cone from under the fondant and brush a little piping gel around the bottom rim of the party hat. Secure the cone to the pale pink ruffles. Apply piping gel underneath the pom pom ball and hold it in place on top of the party hat until it’s secure. Add a little piping gel to the back of the edible confetti and start dotting them all over the party hat. And that’s the party hat complete – looks pretty cute, don’t you think?!

How to make a Party Unicorn Cake, including this fondant party hat! Step by step tutorial by Love Cake Create
Pop it aside while we work on the rest of the cake design.

To make the ears

Push some white fondant into the tylose/cmc powder and mix it in well. Use your fingers to mould the fondant into a rough triangle shape. Repeat that once more so you have two ears – hold off on inserting your toothpicks just yet.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Pop the party hat on top of the cake (if you haven’t baked the cake yet, just use an up-turned cake tin in the same size that you’ll be baking) and position the ears on each side of the hat. We’re just checking that the ears are the right size and not too big to fit on either side of the hat. If they are too big, just re-make them smaller. Once you’re happy, insert a toothpick into the bottom of each triangle; that will make it easy to attach the ears to the cake.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Take a little of the dark pink fondant, roll it out quite thin and use the sharp knife to cut out a triangle shape – it needs to fit inside the white ears you just made so refer to those for the size. Use your fingers to smooth the cut edges. Apply sugar glue to the back of the dark pink ears and attach it the the front of the white ears as shown.

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To create the eyes

Roll the black fondant in some tylose and mix it in well. Create a thin sausage and taper each end into a point. Position it into an arc shape and flick out the outside edges of the eyes. Roll a tiny eyelash which will go on the outer edge of the eye. Repeat the process for the second eye.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
Allow them to dry for about half an hour, so when you pick them up they will still hold their shape. To attach the eyes to the cake, first work out where you would like them positioned. Hold the eyes up to the cake and once you’re happy with the placement apply a tiny amount of sugar glue to the back of the eyes and hold them on the cake until they’re secure.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
To attach the edible confetti to the cake

Working in sections, brush a light layer of piping gel around the bottom of the cake. Take small handfuls of edible confetti and press it into the piping gel. Make your way around the cake, adding piping gel and confetti until you’re back at the start.

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
If there are any gaps where the cake is peeking though the confetti, just add some piping gel on the back of the individual confetti pieces and apply them to the cake. And that’s it! Now your fun and colourful party unicorn cake is ready to join the celebration!!

How to make a party unicorn cake - Love Cake Create
I hope you enjoy making this cake as much as I enjoyed creating the tutorial! If you do create this cake, I’d love to see. Feel free to tag me on Instagram @love.cake.create or share it on my Facebook page so I can check it out.

Do you need an awesome mud cake recipe that tastes amazing and holds up well under fondant? Then head over to my Dark Chocolate Mud Cake post – I love that recipe!

If you loved this Party Unicorn Cake Tutorial, don’t forget to PIN it!

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  1. Cindy says

    July 3, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    beautiful!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 3, 2018 at 11:46 pm

      Thanks so much Cindy!

      Reply
  2. Sierra says

    July 3, 2018 at 11:40 pm

    Oh my goodness! I have a couple nieces who would love this!! May have to give it a try 😁

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 3, 2018 at 11:46 pm

      It’s such a fun cake and much easier than it looks! Feel free to tag me if you do give it a go 🙂

      Reply
  3. Maureen-@worldlytreatdotcom says

    July 3, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Wow! This looks incredible! You’ve inspired me this morning to get off my tail and start planning to make a cake for my sons birthday. I love the edible confetti! I am going with the PJ masks team, I am definitely going to sneak in sprinkles somewhere. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 3, 2018 at 11:56 pm

      Ah thanks Maureen! I’m so pleased to hear that it’s inspired you to get moving with your son’s cake! Sprinkles in the PJ Masks colours would look awesome – if you can’t find a sprinkle mix in those colours, you can using a small round piping tip to cut out fondant confetti yourself. A little time consuming, but it looks amazing on the finished cake. Best of luck, I hope your little man has a wonderful birthday 🙂

      Reply
  4. Chelsea says

    July 5, 2018 at 7:58 am

    This is SO CUTE! You are insanely talented!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 5, 2018 at 8:04 am

      That’s so sweet of you Chelsea, thank you!! So pleased you like the cake 🙂

      Reply
  5. Molly says

    July 5, 2018 at 8:46 am

    What a fun idea! That cake is so cute!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 5, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Molly, I had a lot of fun designing and making this one!

      Reply
  6. Vanessa Price says

    July 5, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    How very very cute! There are a lot of these around, and this one stands out as completely charming.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 5, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks Vanessa! I had fun putting a slight twist on the usual design 🙂

      Reply
  7. Tanvi Rastogi says

    July 5, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    It came out so good. You are talented.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Tanvi, it was much easier to make than it looks!

      Reply
  8. Lee says

    July 6, 2018 at 2:18 am

    Wow! You are so talented. I am not a baker but if I were I would totally use this.

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Much appreciated Lee, glad you like it!

      Reply
  9. Bethaly says

    July 7, 2018 at 5:11 am

    Omg this is PERFECT!! I’m planning on making my daughter a unicorn cake for her bday party next weekend and I had no idea where to start! Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Fantastic Bethaly, I’m so pleased you like it! I hope you found the tutorial helpful, best of luck with your upcoming cake – I’m sure it will be amazing!

      Reply
  10. Kayleigh says

    July 7, 2018 at 5:23 am

    This cake is so adorable!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 11:50 am

      Thanks Kayleigh, I had such a fun time making it!

      Reply
  11. Danielle says

    July 7, 2018 at 5:35 am

    This is adorable! Loved your detailed instructions. Pinning this for my daughters birthday, I might have to make it a minnie mouse unicorn since she’s chosen minnie mouse for 3 birthdays in a row. lol

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Awesome Danielle, a Minnie Mouse Unicorn is such a fun idea! I hope your daughter has a wonderful birthday! And thanks for the pin too 🙂

      Reply
  12. Tamar @ Twinstant Gratification says

    July 7, 2018 at 6:21 am

    OMG this is a gorgeously adorable cake! Thank you for the tutorial, can’t wait to come up with an excuse to try to make it 🙂

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Thanks Tamar! I hope you do get to make it, it’s fun watching it all come together 🙂

      Reply
  13. T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says

    July 7, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Wow! This is such a cute unicorn cake!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 11:46 am

      Thanks T’onna, I loved creating this one!

      Reply
  14. Caitlin Strempel says

    July 7, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    I’ve always wondered how those are done! SUPER CUTE!!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      Thank you Caitlin, happy that the unicorn cake isn’t such a mystery now! It’s a fun cake to put together 🙂

      Reply
  15. May Shank says

    July 7, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    What a great tutorial. The detail will make it so much easier to recreate than just a picture and explanation. Thank you for this!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 7, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks for your lovely feedback May! I’m so pleased you found the tutorial easy to follow 🙂

      Reply
  16. Shea says

    July 8, 2018 at 4:05 am

    This is such an awesome tutorial! Looks so easy when broken down step by step!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 9, 2018 at 2:51 am

      Thanks Shea! Once the cake is broken down into stages it’s so much easier to manage! It’s honestly much easier than it might look 🙂

      Reply
  17. Becky says

    July 8, 2018 at 11:04 am

    AHH!!! So cute! I love making cakes too, so I’m excited to find other who love it as well
    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 9, 2018 at 2:50 am

      That’s fantastic that you love creating cakes too Becky! So pleased you like this version of the unicorn cake 🙂

      Reply
  18. Katie says

    July 10, 2018 at 7:25 am

    This is so adorable! Definitely pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2018 at 7:33 am

      Ah I really appreciate that Katie, thank you!!

      Reply
  19. Jasmine says

    July 10, 2018 at 9:03 am

    This is so cute!! I’m not much of a baker l, but I just might take a stab at this!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      That’s awesome Jasmine, so pleased to hear you’re going to give it a go! Decorating the cake is actually easier than it looks 🙂

      Reply
  20. Elle says

    July 10, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Whoa! So cool! I want to try this!!! Absolutely the cutest cake! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 10, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Elle!! I’m happy to hear you love the cake, it was such a fun one to design and create 🙂

      Reply
  21. Zeny says

    July 10, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    This is so stinking cute! You have such talent!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 11, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Ah, thanks Zeny – your kind feedback is much appreciated 🙂

      Reply
  22. Tiffany Toyoda says

    July 11, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    It’s gorgeous!! I have no confidence I’ll be able to whoop this one up without making a disaster lol

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 13, 2018 at 11:43 am

      Ah thanks Tiffany, it’s not as difficult as it might look!

      Reply
  23. Patricia says

    July 12, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Omg this is amazing! I should’ve made this for my birthday last week. 😍😍

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 13, 2018 at 11:42 am

      Thanks Patricia, I hope you had a fantastic birthday!

      Reply
  24. Jennifer vasquez says

    July 14, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    Love this. I will do this for my daughter

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 22, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      That’s awesome Jennifer, I’d love to see it if you do 🙂

      Reply
  25. Rebecca Wilson says

    July 15, 2018 at 5:36 am

    Oh I love this!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      July 22, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Rebecca, I loved making it!

      Reply
  26. Colleen says

    October 2, 2018 at 12:54 am

    This is such a fun looking cake. I absolutely love the edible confetti. Your tutorial is very thorough too. I haven’t worked with fondant yet, but it’s on my list of new skills to try!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      October 5, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Thanks Colleen, I’m so happy you love the cake and tutorial! Best of luck with your fondant cakes in the future 🙂

      Reply
  27. Penelope says

    December 6, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Can’t wait to try to make this, thank you for this helpful blog!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      December 7, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      Thanks so much for your lovely comment Penelope!

      Reply

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