Buzzin' Bee

by Wilton
Used with permission from Wilton Industries - http://www.wilton.com.Copyright © 2007. All Rights Reserved.


Accessories you'll need:

Mini Stand-Up Bear Pan
Tip 3
Tip 13
Black, Lemon Yellow Icing Colors
Ready-To-Use Rolled Fondant
2003 Pattern Book (Wings)
Fanci-Foil Wrap
Buttercream Icing
Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Black shoestring licorice, waxed paper, cornstarch

In advance, roll out fondant, trace wings pattern with toothpick and cut wings. Let dry for 2 days on waxed paper lightly sprinkled with cornstarch.

Trim ears off cake. Ice bottom of feet and mouth area smooth. Pipe tip 13 zigzag arms to achieve a raised effect. Cover bee with tip 13 stars. Pipe tip 3 dot eyes and nose. For antennae, cut 2 pieces of black licorice 2 1/2 in. long, roll small balls of black-tinted fondant and attach to ends. Insert antennae into top of head. Attach wings to back of bee with icing.

Serves 1.