DIY Edible Cake Toppers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Home Bakers

✂️ DIY Edible Cake Toppers: How to Make Stunning Designs at Home

Cake toppers are the perfect way to add a personalized, professional touch to any dessert. Whether you're baking for a birthday, wedding, or special event, a custom edible topper can turn your cake into a true centerpiece. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to make your own DIY edible cake toppers at home using a Betters® edible printer bundle.

🎨 What You’ll Need

To get started, here’s a quick list of tools and materials:

• Edible printer (Canon-compatible, included in our bundle)

• Edible ink for Canon (food-safe, vibrant color, included in our bundle)

• Sugar Frosting sheets or wafer paper (included in our bundle)

• Scissors or a precision craft cutter

• Design software or app (e.g. Canva, Photoshop, Silhouette Studio)

Optional:

• Edible glue or corn syrup (for layered toppers)

• Toothpicks or lollipop sticks (if using non-edible support)

🖥 Step 1: Create Your Design

Use a design tool to create a topper layout. You can:

• Add names, messages, or dates

• Upload cartoon characters, logos, or photos

• Use free SVG or PNG files with transparent backgrounds

💡 Pro Tip: Make sure your image is high resolution (300dpi) and sized correctly (typically 2–3 inches wide per topper).

🖨 Step 2: Print with Edible Ink

Once your design is ready, print it using your edible printer:

• Insert a frosting sheet (included in our bundles) into the rear tray of your printer

• Use Canon edible ink cartridges (included in our bundles)

• Print using standard or high-quality setting (no need for photo paper mode)

Our edible ink delivers crisp lines and vibrant colors—perfect for fine details or full-color prints.

✂️ Step 3: Cut Out Your Toppers

Let the frosting sheet dry for 5–10 minutes before cutting. Use clean, dry scissors or a precision craft knife. If you want clean edges or layered effects, consider using a cutting machine like Cricut or Silhouette.

You can also back your toppers with an extra layer of wafer paper for durability, or attach to toothpicks with a drop of edible glue.

🎂 Step 4: Apply to Your Cake

You can place edible toppers:

• Flat on the surface of buttercream, fondant, or royal icing

• Standing upright by attaching them to lollipop sticks

• Layered for a 3D effect with multiple edible prints

Store completed toppers in a cool, dry place before using. Avoid refrigeration to prevent warping.

🌟 Why Use Betters® for Edible Printing?

Our edible printer bundles are beginner-friendly and come with:

• Canon printer for edible printing purpose

• Edible ink cartridges 5 packs for Canon

• 10 Edible double-headed markers for decoration

• Premium 25 Sugar Frosting sheets

• Printhead maintenance kits with edible cleaning solution

No need to guess what to buy—we include everything you need to start printing right away.

Final Thoughts

Creating your own edible cake toppers is fun, creative, and a great way to impress your customers or guests. Whether you’re a hobbyist or professional baker, edible printing opens up a whole new world of design possibilities.

🎁 Ready to get started?
Explore our Edible Printer Bundle and try your first DIY topper today!