In this video, you will learn to make a cake with a zebra print! Zebra print continues to be a popular choice for both kids parties and adults wanting a cake with a funky or fashion theme!
I demonstrate in the video how to apply fondant stripes to both buttercream and fondant, as well as how to create a zebra striped design in buttercream. You’ll also see how to make a funky & dramatic topper! Enjoy the video!
What thickness is the vinyl you bought from the craft store? Is it food safe?
Love this cake. What a great cake topper. I LOVE your videos they are so helpful.
such a cute cake, and you can change it up for a kids party…thanks for posting ;-)
This is so cute! I had a little trouble with this video. I had watched the video but wanted to fast forward to see a certain pottionn. the video wouldn’t let me jump forward. Infact, it would bounce back to the beginning sometimes. I like the other videos that let you view any part. Thanks.
Thanks for letting me know mellycake—I’ll check with Viddler on this! Not sure why it’s not letting us skip ahead.
Viddler fixed it–yay!
Love, Love, Love this cake! So excited that you posted the video. I have been asked to do a b-day cake for one of my co-workers and I wasnt sure what to do for her. It’s a 50th, and it needed to be dramatic…… the black and white couldnt be more perfect, and yet keeping it classy! AND she lives in animal prints. Pure excitement on this side of my screen! And the topper……. so whimsical yet elegant. This couldnt be a more perfect cake for her. Ok, I will stop now! LOL
Pam & Maria–so glad that you are so excited about the cake! You’ll have to e-mail me a picture when it’s finished!! :0)
April Cakes– we bought the vinyl from the fabric store just off of the roll. It’s a little thinner than say a silpat mat, but still very durable. It is not labeled as food safe since we bought it from the fabric store. We just wiped it down before using–it’s one of those “decorator’s call” kind of decorating tools, since it is not labeled food safe. You can find a similar vinyl “flap” on a board sold by Wilton (and I’m sure other brands also) –but they are meant for smaller pieces.
Thanks :)
Melissa, Thank you so much for posting the Zebra Print video. My granddaughters 21st birthday is November 5 so if I watch this at least once a week I think I will have it down. Thanks again.
Marlene
You’re welcome, Marlene. I know you will do a great job! :0)
Thanks for the video! Learned a lot and no longer afraid of stripes!
Kathryn–hooray! :0)
Hello, the video is not posting…am I doing something wrong??
Hi Tiffany–it sounds like you may need to update your Adobe Flash player. This is free—just click on this link to see if this solves the issue for you:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
If that (or even viewing in a different browser) doesn’t help, please let me know!
this is great!!! love it!!! :)
What a neat cake! I love the topper too! Did you say you found the
“wire accents” at Michaels along with the rinestones? Is the wire
located with all the other “floral” items?
P.S. I am looking for a cute idea for a sweet 16 cake… I was thinking of making the topper from your zebra cake. Have you ever done a sweet 16 or would you ever consider demonstrating how to make one??
Hi Gracie, the wire was found on the floral isle and I think the rinestones were from the jewelry making isle.
We have had requests for “Sweet l6” cakes and it is on our list. I just can’t say when we will be posting that…….need more hours in a day.
Thanks so very much! I will be on the lookout for the Sweet 16. In the meantime, when I finish making “my” sweet 16 cake, I’ll send you a pic.
Hi there! I was going to say that the wire was from the jewelry section, lol. Mom may be right though–check the floral dept, and if you don’t see it there, head for the jewelry section. Back when we bought this there were a few different color choices–it is just a long strand of wire curled into a circle.
I actually like this zebra cake for a Sweet 16 :0) –It just needs a 16 number topper from our number tutorials video!
Hi
I have been trying to view the video’s for this cake, as well as, other video’s and am unable to do so. I’ve updated to the latest Adobe Flash Player and have upgraded my browser. Someone mentioned to try viewing it in a different browser, but I’m not sure how to do that. Any suggestions? My great niece just told me she really wants a lime green zebra cake for her birthday and I’m so anxious to see your videos. I absolutely love your site. Thanks kindly.
I am going to be doing this cake for my daughter’s high school graduation. I hope the video works now. Is there a recipe guide as well so we know what to buy. I am one of those who has to make it all from scratch.
Thank you so much
Hi Bertina– For scratch, we usually use the “Favorite White Cake” or “Mom’s Chocolate Cake” from the recipes section. Both do just fine with fondant. Let us know how it goes!!
Thank you Melissa… any chance there is a picture of this; I want to prep myself before I start making it.
I love your site… thank you so much
Hi Bertina–Thanks, glad that you like our site! I’m not sure what you are asking…are you hoping to find a picture of the cakes from our recipes? (If about the chocolate or white cakes that I mentioned, we don’t have photos of those…just the recipes, which are in our Recipes section).
Hi Melissa! This is a beautiful cake and I LOVE the topper!!
I was wondering if the zebra stripes could be rolled into the white fondant before covering the cake? Like with the pink and white bow you’ve done in a past video? I’d love to do a cake like this (perhaps a topsy turvy with different base colours) but I really like the smooth look of rolled fondant.
Thanks!
Hi Cristen, thanks! That is a good question. I have never tried this…..and in the past I’ve not recommended it for fear that the fondant would dry out by the time that you have all of our stripes rolled in. However, I suppose that if you work very quickly–and if you keep the fondant partially covered with some sort of vinyl mat (I like “The Mat”) –that could help control the dryness.–
I do like the smooth look of patterns rolled into fondant– but it’s a bit more challenging…and of course you have less control over how the pattern falls as you cover the cake.
I would do a practice run on an inverted, lightly greased pan or styrofoam dummy–or even just a small little cake. ) — If you try it, make sure to let us know what you think!
Love this cake. I need to make this for a 13yr old who is into zebra stripes. How much fondant would I need for a 10 in cake (2 layers)Do you suggest coloring my fondant or does it come in black? How long did it take you to go around the cake & top?
Also did you use more than one bubble tea straw?
Hi Melissa…How about I make your Bebe’s chocolate cake , cover it with spreadable ganache , let it cooland then apply white fondant stripes. Do you think that ‘d work out ?
Hi Melissa,
It has been some time since I was last on your site. I find the advertisement on the right side very distracting, especially the changing or moving advertisements, when watching your tutorial.
Perhaps the advertisements can be placed on the bottom of the screen.
Many thanks for listening. Renate