how is a topsy turvy cake made? pan or carving?

I am rather sure it is carved. I saw a tutorial on it I believe in the articles section. I haven't tried one yet but I want to. Hope this helps

There is one in the article section... towards the bottom of the page...and here is another way of doing it:

Here is the best tutorial I have found...My avitar is my first one....
http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=71115&pid=969488&st=0

Saving this topic,

Me too! Lots of people have asked me for a class and I'm just getting around to putting the material together to do that. Both of these help.

Thank you sarsi and ericaann