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Boohbah Birthday Cake

Two 9" round cake layers (we suggest using applesauce where possible for a healthier cake)
5 to 6 cups white frosting
4 ice cream cones
4 wooden skewers
6 gummy worms
food coloring
candy pearls*
edible glitter*
candy eyes*
9" round cardboard circle*
serrated knife
paring knife
decorator's bag with coupler and #1 Round tip
metal spatula

* = Available at cake decorating supply stores or craft stores

Color icing for the Boohbah you want to make (yellow: Humbah; orange: Zing Zing Zingbah; blue: Jumbah; purple: Zumbah; pink: Jingbah)
Cut layers into Boohbah shape using template.
Stack second layer on top.
Trim edges to round off cake using paring knife.
Spread a thin layer of frosting over entire cake.
Add more icing to head and smooth, create peak at top of head using more icing.
Using piping bag and round tip #1, squeeze hard to produce curly string effect.
Pipe curly string using a zig-zag motion over body of your Boohbah, add a second layer of piping to build up collar and stomach.
Cut ice cream cones down using a serrated knife and then cover with a thin layer of icing.
Trim gummy worms for feet using head end of worm and attach to wooden skewer.
Trim the tails from the gummy worms and attach 3 pieces together for each hand and attach to wooden skewer.
Thread skewer through leg or arm, press cone into cake and then press skewer into cake until foot or hand meets cone.
Add candy eyes to head.
Place candy pearls over eyes.
Place white candy pearls on stomach.
Sprinkle edible glitter over stomach.