How to make a ''no-bake'' king's cake for dolls

''Christ child'' figure
for king'd cake.

       ''In Louisiana and parts of the Gulf Coast region historically settled by the French, king cake is associated with Mardi Gras and is traditionally served from Epiphany until Carnival and recently year-round. It may have been introduced by Basque settlers in 1718, or by the French in 1870.
       It comes in a number of styles. The most simple, said to be the most traditional, is a ring of twisted cinnamon roll-style dough. It may be topped with icing or sugar, which may be colored to show the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power. Cakes may also be filled with cream cheese, praline, cinnamon, or an assortment of fruit fillings.
       Traditionally, a small porcelain baby, symbolizing Jesus, is hidden in the king cake and is a way for residents of Louisiana to celebrate their Christian faith. The baby symbolizes luck and prosperity to whoever finds it. That person is also responsible for purchasing next week's cake or hosting the next Mardi Gras party. Often, bakers place the baby outside of the cake, leaving the purchaser to hide it themselves. This is usually to avoid liability for any choking hazard." Wikipedia

Two different finished king's cakes for a doll's version of Mardi Gras desserts.

       The supply list for this craft will include: a variety of craft paints in the colors shown on the faux cakes, transparent glitter, Styrofoam beads, masking tape, white tissue paper, white school glue and a small dome shaped cup.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cover the outside surfaces of the container you are using for this king's cake using masking tape. 
2. Layer on a thick pretend icing using white tissue paper and school glue. Smooth it out and give it a wavy edge; just as the real icing might look on a real king's cake. 
3. Fill the center with white glue and Styrofoam beads. Let all the surfaces dry and harden prior to painting the fake doll cakes.
4. Use the Mardi Gras colors of: gold, green and purple to paint the thick icing as seen the photos. 
5. Paint the cake areas with brown. You can modle the application a bit with a dry brush and darker or lighter paint colors. 
6. Paint the fake beads in the center too!
7. Then smear on a generous layer of glue on the icing only. Sprinkle on the transparent glitter to make the icing even more realistic.
8. Let it all dry and serve up the king's cake at your doll's next Mardi Gras party.
   

Left, the bowls each have tissue paper icing layered on top of masked surfaces.
Right, detail of faux Mardi Gras beads.

Two alternative cups or small bowls used for this craft.
The one made of tin is an old JELLO mold.

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