2-D Animal Shapes: Lion

Get ready to bring your animal designs to life with a fun layering technique! In this premium lesson, cake designer Rachael Teufel guides you through making a charming 2-D lion. Instead of full sculpting, she shows you how to use a cookie cutter and layered modeling chocolate to add depth and character.

Starting with a light yellow base, she builds a cohesive color palette, keeping everything in the same family. Then, she adds layers of colored modeling chocolate to craft details like the lion’s mane, eyes, nose, and whiskers.

This technique can be used with any style of cookie cutter that includes a plunger stamp, making it super versatile for different shapes. It’s a clever way to make your animal look lively and dimensional—perfect for adding cute, detailed characters to your cakes with less fuss and more flair!