How to Make an Eiffel Tower Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bake the two sheet cakes of your choice.

   Let them cool.
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   Step 2: Cut four 12" x 12" (30.5cm x 30.5cm) squares from the sheet cakes.

   Stack the squares on top of each other.
   
   This will give you the base of the cake.
   
   Shape the base by shaving gently with the knife down each side of the layered squares.
   
   Shape the base as shown in the picture here: , The cakes need to be the appropriate size to continue creating the narrowing shape that approximates the shape of the real Eiffel Tower.
   
   After you cut the three squares, stack them and then shape them as shown below.
   
   Ensure that there is a gradual narrowing to the top layer, using the image as a guide: , A crumb coat is a light coating of butter cream icing.
   
   Do this for both the base and the middle section.
   
   Only the base is shown below: , Color and then roll out the gray fondant.
   
   Then cover the entire base of the cake with the fondant.
   
   Cut out the gray fondant to make arches on all four sides as shown below.
   
   Use a red fondant for the middle sections.
   
   Use a model kit knife to slice through the fondant.
   
   Do not worry about matching the fondant edges to each other exactly as these will be covered with a border in the next step. , This covers any gaps you have between the red and gray fondant.
   
   It is important note at this time that you do not need to worry about any small bumps or blunders with the base.
   
   As the cake progresses, the small bumps and blunders will be hidden. , You can use a different pattern and color for the border if you want. , Using the gray butter cream, start with the base and pipe as shown below.
   
   You can use freehand when piping, however, you could also use a guide by using a straight edge pressing in on the fondant and then piping over the creases.
   
   Use the image below as a guide: , Make sure you use dowels and cake pads between the two sections to ensure stability.
   
   As you can see now, the cake is starting to take shape: , You could use Rice Krispie treats covered in fondant as well.
   
   Make sure you have a dowel protruding from the top portion so you can attach it to the middle section.
   
   After covering the Styrofoam in fondant, continue to pipe it with the gray butter cream as shown in the picture below. , Finally, you will need to assemble the top section to the base and the middle section.
   
   Your final cake should look like the image below:
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   Step 3: Using the remaining cake from the sheet cakes

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   Step 4: cut three squares (the size of these will depend on how much sheet cake you have left over).

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   Step 5: Once you have the base and middle section shapes correct size-wise

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   Step 6: you can dismantle the base and middle section to start crumb coating each section.

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   Step 7: Since the real Eiffel Tower is gray

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   Step 8: use gray fondant with gray butter cream icing for the majority of the cake.

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   Step 9: Use a darker gray for the border and roll a brick pattern over it before cutting it into strips and applying them to the edges of the arch.

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    Step 10: Cover the middle section with the gray and red fondant as you did with the base section.

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    Step 11: Start the piping

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    Step 12: this is where any bumps or blunders will be hidden.

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    Step 13: Continue to pipe the middle section and then stack it on top of the base section as displayed below.

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    Step 14: For the top portion use Styrofoam covered with gray fondant.

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    Step 15: Create a cylinder covered in fondant with a small tower at the top and attach it to the top section of the cake.

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