I'm a beginner at decorating cakes, only done the 3 in Wilton Class #1 so far.

I've bought the mini-stand up bear pan, and want to make a Chicago Bear cake for the Superbowl this weekend. I've read so many topics on this pan that i have totally confused myself!! I don't know if i'm supposed to use 1 or 2 boxes, add pudding or sour cream or even use the heating core!!?!?!

Then once i get it baked, i'm not sure how to go about putting the "C" on the chest. I just want to decorate the bear with a navy shirt and the "C" on it, but i hav no idea how to start this!!

HELP!

Jennifer

Did you buy the big bear or the mini bear?

The mini bear doesn't have a heating core and doesn't take much batter. It is the size of a couple of muffins.
The large one takes a little more than one cake mix. I don't use the heating core in the large pan either, just bake it longer and it works fine.

I would use the extender, it is in the recipe section.

Most people decorate the bear with the 16 or 18 star tip. You can put a thin layer of icing on the
bear and trace with a toothpick to make a shirt and the "C" and then fill it in with the stars...Does this make sense?

Hope it helps.
Cindy

what a cute idea! Why didn't I think of that? Hmmm maybe I'll try to do that too!!

As far as the bear pan - did you look at "pan instructions" on the left hand of this website? It's under "tell a friend" and before "logout". You just need to make sure you use a dense cake - probably not one of those cakes with teh pudding already in it. You could mix a pound cake and regular cake mix together (although you'll have mix left over - just fill up other pans!) or you could use the "durable cake" recipe on this site. It just can't be something very very moist b/c it will just fall apart.

I think you do use the heating core but I can't quite remember.... the pan instructions should be able to tell you. If not, try contacting Wilton.

Good luck! GO BEARS!

I agree with imartsy. The cake has to be dense. When I made it, my friend wanted choc cake, so I made 2 choc cake mixes and just did 1/2 of the box recommended oil. That should firm it up a little. Use the remainder of batter for cupcakes.

GO BEARSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It really is easy and you can do it!! Be sure to post a picture when you finish.

Cindy

let us know when you post the pic!

Well, it isn't great, but here it is.

NOte: see my post for all that i learned this weekend doing cakes.

You did a good job under such pressure! He is a real cutie bear! Way to go!!!

Lea