How to Give a Cake a Snake Texture

Use different tools to create a snake pattern on your cake.

Whether you are designing a slithering snake cake for a Harry Potter-themed party or your child just thinks that snakes are cool, creating a snake texture on the frosting can be a little tricky. A few simple options might seem a little unusual at first, but will result in an effective snake pattern every time. Combine two or more of the tools for a one-of-a-kind design. Does this Spark an idea?

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Plastic cross stitch sheets
Mild detergent
Flat lens diffuser
Utility knife
Rubber textured print maker

Instructions

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  Wash a plastic cross stitch sheet in a mild detergent and allow it to dry completely. Frost your snake cake and wait a few minutes for the frosting to begin to harden a little. Start at the base of the snake and gently press the sheet into the frosting to create a grid imprint. Gently peel off the sheet and repeat on the entire cake.
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  Cut a prism acrylic flat lens diffuser, or a fluorescent light cover, to measure approximately 5 by 5 inches. Wash the sheet and wait for it to dry. Press the sheet into the cake frosting to create a diamond pattern. Repeat on the entire cake.
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  Select a rubber textured print maker, or rubber stamp, with a honeycomb, cobblestone, snakeskin or diamond pattern. Wash the stamp with mild detergent and dry it completely. Gently press the stamp along the frosted cake to create a variety of snake patterns.