Koala Cake Decorating Set
A koala cake. Australian through and through, just like us. Two domes make a round, cuddly koala head, and our edible face pieces do the rest.
The Koala Cake Decorating Set has edible paper designs for the eyes, nose and ears, and it works for a large koala cake or a small one. Bake your cake, ice it grey, and press the pieces on.
Please note: cake mix, icing, food colouring and marshmallow are not included.
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What's in the Koala Cake Decorating Set?
- Edible paper eyes, nose and ears.
- Sized for a large or small koala.
- Step-by-step Koala Cake guide.
What do I need to make the Koala Cake?
Shape Tins
- 2 x Dome bakes (one dome for a smaller koala)
Ingredients
- 4 packets of cake mix for the large koala (about 48 serves, based on 12 serves per packet mix and how generous your slices are)
- Grey icing (white with a touch of black food colouring)
- A large pink marshmallow for the cheeks
Koala Cake recipe and guide
Bake two domes. They come together into a big round koala head, and the guide shows you how. Ice it grey, add the face and ears, and finish with marshmallow cheeks.
Decorating your Koala Cake
Fluffy finish
Dab grey icing with a fork or spatula for a fluffy koala coat. A little desiccated coconut adds extra fluff.
Into the gum tree
Mint leaves or green-iced biscuits around the board make eucalyptus leaves.
Timing
Bake the day before, decorate on party morning.
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Buy this set and unlock the full Koala guide, with every step to bake, build and decorate your cake.
- How to bake
- How to build
- How to decorate
Your unlock code is emailed as soon as you order, and it comes in your delivery too.
An Easy Koala Cake You Can Make at Home
Simple cake shapes, finishing details and a little imagination.
You don't need a koala-shaped tin or hours of sculpting a cake from scratch. Shape Tins uses simple cake shapes that come together to create the Koala Cake, and the Decorating Set adds the details that give it character.
Tins this cake uses
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Cylinder
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Cube
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Dome (used in this cake)
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Rectangle
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Round + Ring
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Bake
Bake your cake in the Dome Shape Tin, ready to build your koala.
- 2
Build
Follow the step-by-step guide to bring your cake shapes together.
- 3
Decorate
Add your icing, then bring your koala to life with your Decorating Set.
- 4
Celebrate
Bring out your finished Koala Cake, take plenty of photos and enjoy sharing it at the party.
Koala Cake Options Compared
| Option | Approx. cost (AUD) | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Bake and sculpt from scratch | $60 to $100* | A round koala is tricky to carve evenly. |
| Specialty cake shop | $150 to $600+ | Beautiful, but a premium custom order. |
| Shape Tins | About $42 to $52 per cake* | Perfect round domes, reusable tins. |
*$26.95 set plus $15 to $25 ingredients, using tins you own.
One Set of Shape Tins. So Many Cakes to Make.
Your Koala Cake might be the first cake you make with Shape Tins, but it doesn't have to be the last!
Instead of buying a different novelty cake tin for every birthday, Shape Tins offers reusable baking shapes you can combine in different ways to create many cake designs. With the Complete Set, you'll have all five Shape Tins to explore everything from 3D animal and character cakes to number cakes and other birthday creations.
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Koala Cake FAQs
Can I make a small koala?
Yes. Bake just one dome, and the set suits the smaller size too.
How do I get koala-grey icing?
Add a tiny drop of black colouring to white icing, a little at a time.
How many does the large koala serve?
About 48 serves from four packet mixes (based on 12 serves per packet mix, depending on how generous your slices are).
Is it good for Australia Day?
It's perfect for Australia Day, Aussie-themed parties and bush birthdays.
Is everything edible?
Yes, it's all edible paper. The ears keep their plastic backing for support, so if you leave it on, remove it (and any toothpicks) before eating.
