6' 7" Vader Cake. Beware the sweet side!
Once a Jedi, then a Sith Lord, and now a cake. Check out the full gallery to see how it was made, or find out more at http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
The Saga Begins...
Since this cake was to be made in Florida, we tried to make as many elements as we could back home in Boston to save time when we got to Orlando. The inner structure of the arms is PVC, which is then covered in fondant and gumpaste. http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
The Dark Lord's head.
We decided to make the lower portion of the Vader head out of Rice Krispy treat so that we could make it well in advance of our trip without it going stale as cake might. The upper portion was later constructed out of cake. http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
Torso Structure
This is the inner structure to the torso. All cake has some type of structure, and in reality, the supports inside this cake is actually very similar to what you'd find in any tiered wedding cake, with layers of dividers and central dowels. This structure not only supports the cake's weight, but allows for beautiful and consistent slices. http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
Pouring the light saber
We wanted the light saber to be something really special. We decided that the coolest way to make it completely edible while also being translucent and shiny would be to create it out of solid poured sugar. We flavored it watermelon, as we're pretty sure that's what Sith are into. http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
Making the buttons for the belt and chest plate
We also made several of the translucent buttons on the belt and chest plate out of poured sugar. http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
First dry fit of all the pieces in Orlando, Florida
After having driven for 26 hours straight we arrived in Orlando to start building the cake! http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
Cake goes on the legs
Just like the lower head, we opted to create everything below the knee caps out of Rice Krispy so we could get a bit of a head start without cake going stale. http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
Sculpting the legs
Once the cake is stacked we sculpt it to shape. http://blog.oakleafcakes.com/vader-cake/
Amanda and Tim working diligently
The torso goes on the body!
It's starting to come together!
Fondanting the cape
The aspect of this cake we are most proud of is the cape. With over 5.5 feet of free hanging fondant, it was a real amazing feat of engineering.
The details go on.
Time for paint
We actually used as much black airbrush food color on this single cake as we usually use in several months at the bakery!
The cape is on, the cape is on!
IT WORKED! 5.5 feet of free hanging fondant. It's never been done before, and it's AMAZING!
Final touches before the big reveal!
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