When Shannon asked me to create a Tardis cake for her husband Zimmo's birthday I jumped at the chance to refine my original version!So from the base up - here's how to raise a Tardis.
Before starting on the cake I rolled and cut sugar paste panels for the sides and tops.
The base cake was chocolate mus with chocolate ganache and a chic chip chocolate cream filling. Covered with a nice smooth ganache, it was ready to decorate.
A nice shiny layer of black fondant.
A black and white checkered band completed the 'police hat' - pommy colours of course.
Then it was time to build the Tardis. Inside were layers of chocolate mud cake and ganache, then grey fondant (to add a darker base for airbrushing later). Panels were attached with royal icing, and same was used to create nice sharp edges.
The came the fun and messy part ( and no I didn't do this in my kitchen!) - airbrushing. Hubby set up the booth in the garage and on went the layers of Tardis blue and a bit of black for shadow.
With a big soft brush and dark and mid blue petal dust more shadows and highlights were added.
Pop in some white fondant windows with a bit of dusty brown shadow for that 'Tardis needs a wash' look. Add the light on the top.
Add the Police Call and St Johns Signs and a couple of door handles (to be painted silver) so the Doctor can get in and out of course.
Attach the top signs and place on the base with a little gold birthday message complete with 11's signature bow-tie.
I hear a good night was had by all at his party. Happy Birthday Zimmo.
XOXO
Sugarpie.
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