Hey y'all,

Someone has just asked me to make them a fox cake for the son's second birthday.  I would like to but I am also a busy person and was not planning on making cakes anytime soon (this is my off season lol).  I am assuming she wants a fox cake like this - Have any of you made a cake with this much piping before? Is it time consuming? Is it easy to replicate? How much frosting would I need? 

I wouldn't count myself as a beginner, I have been baking for the past 6 years and have made two wedding cakes, however, I have never done something with this much piping.  

Thank you!!

It looks fairly easy. Depending on the size, she gives a whole tutorial, and even tells you how much butter cream you'll need for the size she is has done. The "fur" is done with a grass tip. 

You shouldn't have any problems with this.   Yes, it's a lot of piping, BUT, it's the same piping over and over and over and over and over and over .... (lol).    That's a great tutorial by Handmade Charlotte.

Okay, awesome! So I can trust it ;) I get so frustrated sometimes when people post unrealistic/vague tutorials and the result isn't nearly the same

Could I use a star tip intead of a grass tip?

You could, but the fur effect would be the same.I would probably test that tip to see what it looks like before going all the way. 

I would use the grass tip #233. Very easy to do just time consuming with all the piping. You will fly though this one!!! Easy peasy!!!

I meant to say would not be the same, and I can't edit. I need a nap lol

As has been pointed out....a grass tip (#233) will give a much better 'fur' look than using a star tip.

you want to be sure to use looser icing that will still stand up but not be too stiff to pipe out of the bag -- also i recommend using small amounts in the bag so you don't wear out your arm holding something heavy and so you have an easy time piping -- not having to push through a ton of icing -- cute cake 

best to you

you want to be sure to use looser icing that will still stand up but not be too stiff to pipe out of the bag -- also i recommend using small amounts in the bag so you don't wear out your arm holding something heavy and so you have an easy time piping -- not having to push through a ton of icing -- cute cake 

best to you

you want to be sure to use looser icing that will still stand up but not be too stiff to pipe out of the bag -- also i recommend using small amounts in the bag so you don't wear out your arm holding something heavy and so you have an easy time piping -- not having to push through a ton of icing -- cute cake 

best to you