Hi all!
I am making a lighthouse cake for my friend's bridal shower in just two weeks and need some help. I have researched this to death and am planning on making it from 8" rounds, separated by cardboard rounds between, that I mount on a plywood board with a PVC pipe center rod for structural support. I will then carve the cakes into the shape of the lighthouse using a template at the top to keep me at the diameter I want. I will skim and cover it with fondant and decorate from there. My issue lies in the topper. I want it to look great but not make myself nuts over it. I have Googled this endlessly and found what I want on a lighthouse making website but it runs $85!!! I have looked into small lighthouse candle lanterns and not found one that would work (I am concerned about size - it can't exceed 6" - and weight on the cake). I have noticed that many who have done a cake like this used upside-down votive holders but am not 100% satisfied with the look of that.
Any other thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Please help!
Thanks!
Sorry, I'm not exactly sure what you are referring to but could you use a string of led lights (maybe put up through the pvc pipe?) and use the melted boiled sweets to fashion the windows?
Sorry, I'm not exactly sure what you are referring to but could you use a string of led lights (maybe put up through the pvc pipe?) and use the melted boiled sweets to fashion the windows?
I was referring to the beacon topper on the lighthouse, sorry! It seemed clear in my head. Lol. I am a bit intimidated by the railing look as well as the "glass". I have isomalt but no clue how to go about using it to get the look needed! 
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