Instructions on how to turn an ordinary, everyday cake into an amazing Wombat cake. Perfect for celebrating Wombat Day (October 22), or any other day that needs celebrating--like Valentine's Day. Nothing says love like a Wombat cake. No special skills, tools, or wombats needed.
Wombat Day Celebrations
Wombat Day Cake
Wombat Day, which occurs annually every October 22, is usually celebrated with a chocolate cake in the shape of a wombat. Unfortunately, wombat-shaped cake pans are rare in most of the world, so we've provided a wombat cake pattern that you can download. Using this pattern, you can transform any old cake into a truly spectacular wombat-shaped cake. Well, at least some of us think it's spectacular.
Wombat Cake Pattern
Preparing to Bake a Wombat Cake
You can make a wombat cake from scratch, or you can make a wombat cake from a mix. If you prefer to make a cake from scratch, you want to choose a recipe that will be baked in a standard 9 by 13 inch cake pan or two 9 inch square pans.
For a mix, you want a large 18.25 ounce or 515 gram package that will use a 9 x 13 pan or two 9 inch square pans.
In addition to the recipe or cake mix and the required ingredients, you will also need some frosting and some Wine Gums for decoration and snacking while preparing the cake. If you're unable to locate Wine Gums (often available at British food stores), you can use Jujubes or any other similar gum drop type candy.
You must also download and print out the Wombat Cake Pattern Page One and Page Two which are PDF files (about 140 kb each page) from Wombania.com.
For a mix, you want a large 18.25 ounce or 515 gram package that will use a 9 x 13 pan or two 9 inch square pans.
In addition to the recipe or cake mix and the required ingredients, you will also need some frosting and some Wine Gums for decoration and snacking while preparing the cake. If you're unable to locate Wine Gums (often available at British food stores), you can use Jujubes or any other similar gum drop type candy.
You must also download and print out the Wombat Cake Pattern Page One and Page Two which are PDF files (about 140 kb each page) from Wombania.com.
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Wombat Cake Instructions
The Wombat cake is a single layer cake baked in a 9 by 13 inch pan. If you're using two 9 inch square pans, you can put the two cakes together to form a 9 by 18 inch cake. If you want a two-layer cake, you will of course need two mixes or twice the cake batter. After baking, put the two layers together with frosting and then cut the wombat shape afterward.
These instructions are also available from Wombania.com as a two-page PDF file (32 kb).
These instructions are also available from Wombania.com as a two-page PDF file (32 kb).
- Download both pages of the Wombat Day Cake Pattern and save them. Wombat Day Cake Pattern Pg 1 and Pg 2.
- Print out the pattern on your printer. Make sure you have "Page Scaling" set to "None" or "Full Size" so that the page will print out at 100% (1/1). You don't want the page "Shrunk to Fit."
- Measure the scale on the printed page with a ruler to make sure it's the right size.
- Cut both pages along the red vertical line marked Z-Z. Tape both pages together.
- Compare the red rectangle (the outline of a 9 x 13 inch pan) to your pan or pans. It doesn't have to be an exact fit, but if there's too much of a difference, you'll have to scale the image and reprint it.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package or by the recipe and bake it in a 9 by 13 inch pan or two 9 inch square pans. Cool the cake as directed. Let it sit for at least four hours or overnight. A cold cake is much easier to work with.
- Place the cold cake on a flat cake sheet or tray so you can work with it.
- The main body of the wombat (part A) fits within the cake pan, but part of the head must be added later and is cut from sections of the cake that are trimmed to make the wombat body.
- Part B (the nose part) is cut from the lower left of the cake, while Part C (the eye and forehead part) is cut from the upper right section of the cake. Note that part C must be rotated about 120 degrees to be oriented properly.
- From the paper Wombat pattern that you printed out, cut out the three main body sections (part A, B, and C).
- Lay pattern A on top of the cake and use a couple of toothpicks to keep it in place. Cut out the cake following the pattern.
- Using the sections of cake cut off from Part A, use patterns B and C and cut out the head parts. You may have to put a couple of smaller pieces of cake together if there's not a large enough section left over after cutting out the main body.
- Glue the two head sections in place with frosting. If they don't properly line up, trim them to fit so that the head profile is smooth.
- Optionally, an ear (part D) may also be cut out. After cutting the ear, slice it horizontally so that it's about a half inch or one centimeter thick. Glue it over top of the existing ear with icing. This gives the ear a raised 3-D effect.
- For even more 3-D effect, you can carve out the sections between the head and legs marked by the dotted line. Carve from the dotted line towards the outer edge of the cake. The dotted line should be left at the full thickness of the cake, while the outer outline of the cake should be cut down by about an inch or two centimeters. This makes the head and legs stand out a bit, while also giving the body a rounded effect.
- Carefully brush off as much of the crumbs on the cut edges of the cake as you can. For a neater frosting job, place four narrow pieces of wax paper under the edges of the perimeter of the cake.
- Coat the cut edges of the cake with a thin layer of frosting to seal in the crumbs. Press hard while applying this layer.
- Frost the sides of the cake with a generous amount of frosting, then frost the top. Carefully remove the wax paper from under the edges of the cake.
- Use a round Wine Gum (or Jujube or gum drop) for the Wombat's eye, and another for his/her nose. More Wine Gums can be used around the top or sides of the cake to decorate it. The inner part of the ear can be frosted in a different color. The lines around the legs and head can also be highlighted with a contrasting color. Chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, or anything else can also be added if you wish.
- Let the frosting set for an hour or so, then serve the cake and enjoy! Birthday candles and/or sparklers can also be added for more fun. And don't forget to have a happy Wombat Day!
Wombat Apparel & Gifts
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"Wombat Patrol" text with a wombat logo design. Available in three different color versions.
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