I am excited to showcase my charming carrot toppers made with gum paste. These delightful decorations are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your cakes, cupcakes, and other confections. Crafted with precision and creativity, these toppers are a fantastic way to bring a bit of springtime cheer to your baking projects.
Why You Will Love these Carrot Toppers
You will love these vibrantly coloured gum paste toppers which effortlessly elevate your cake decorations to a new level. Not only are they easy to make but are visually appealing and also demonstrate your attention to detail and commitment to creating beautiful and memorable desserts.
Perfect for Easter celebrations, springtime events, or special birthdays, these toppers add a delightful and personal touch to your cakes. Enjoy the process of crafting and decorating, and watch as your creations become the highlight of any gathering. For the best results, be sure to follow my Gum Paste recipe.
How to make Carrot Toppers using Gum Paste
Materials
- 1 batch Gum Paste
- Tylose Glue Instructions how to make Tylose Glue can be found on the Gum Paste page
- Food Colouring Orange
- Food Colouring Dark Green
Instructions
- Add orange powdered food colouring to a large ball of gum paste and knead using clean hands and a clean surface.
- Add dark green powdered food colouring to a small ball of gum paste and knead using clean hands and a clean surface.
Shape the Carrot
- Weigh 8 grams of orange gum paste and shape it into a cone.
- Using a ball tool, make a hole at the top of the carrot.
- Cut grooves into the carrot using a knife.
- Dust the carrot with powdered food colouring using a small sponge cut from a scourer.
Create Carrot Tops
- 6 Variations
- Carrot No. 1: Roll out the green gum paste using a fondant rolling pin and use a daisy cutter to cut the shape for the top of the carrot. Gently pull the petals to make them slightly longer. Attach using a small amount of tylose glue.
- Carrot No. 2: Rub some dark green powdered food coloring over the rolled-out surface. Use rounded nail scissors to cut the gum paste to resemble grass. Apply tylose glue to the back of the straight edge, then roll and squeeze it together so it can be inserted into the hole of the carrot.
- Carrot No. 3: Roll 5 small cylindrical-shaped pieces of gum paste.
- Fold them in half and squeeze 3 together and 2 together at the fold.
- Place the 2 on top of the 3 and squeeze again so that it can be inserted into the hole of the carrot with tylose glue.
- Carrot No. 4: Use parsley for a natural and fresh look.
- Carrot No. 5: Use dill for a delicate and fine texture
- Carrot No. 6: Use rosemary for a unique and aromatic touch.
Notes
I would love to hear from you
What special occasion are you planning to use these adorable carrot toppers for? Share your ideas in the comments below and let’s get inspired together!
