Edited by Jvoytek, Flickety, Krystle, Sondra C and 15 others If
ever you're in the mood, or in the company of neuroscientists
with something to celebrate, you may need to create an
anatomically correct brain cake. - 1Choose an illustration as
your pattern. Look for something without a lot of detail, but
enough to create the major brain areas. Start out with a search
engine to browse around for potential images. You can also scan
pictures from books or magazines for ideas. Print and cut out a
pattern that is the correct size for your cake. - 2Bake your
cake. Be aware when you're planning to present your cake, the
final cake will be 1.5-2" (4-5cm) wider than your template. Two
9" (23cm) rounds were sufficient for the cake in these pictures.
Bake the cake according to the directions on the box. Let it
cool completely. Meanwhile... - 3Make at least 1 batch of
marshmallow fondant (depending on the size of your cake), and
color it with food coloring. 4 drops of red, 4 drops of yellow,
and 2 drops of green makes a g