Christmas Sugar & Marzipan Decorations

Christmas sugar decorations are the quickest way to turn cupcakes, cakes and gingerbread into little winter scenes: place, press gently, done. In this category you will find 30 sugar decorations and marzipan figures for Christmas – flat toppers as well as 3D figures that stand up on the cake.

Which Christmas sugar decorations do we offer?

• St Nicholas & Santa: sugar St Nicholas hats (12 pieces, also in 3D), Santa Claus (6 pieces) and the FunCakes Santa sugar decorations (12 pieces).
• Reindeer, penguin & snowman: reindeer (36 pieces), "Rentier Liebe" (4 pieces), a single reindeer head, 3D penguins (3 pieces) and 3D snowmen (6 pieces).
• Gingerbread man: sugar gingerbread men (12 or 6 pieces) and the "Lebkuchenzeit" set (9 pieces) – made for gingerbread and gingerbread houses.
• Snowflake, star & holly: ice crystals, snowflakes, Christmas star, Christmas star & holly and "Winterzeit" – for calm, elegant winter cakes.
• Colourful mixes: "goldige Weihnachten" (14 pieces), "X-Mas Time", "Lustige Weihnachten", Christmas motifs and the 3D Christmas sugar figures (3 figures).
• Marzipan: marzipan golden stars (12 pieces), plus marzipan trees and Christmas motifs (6 pieces each).

How to make sugar decorations stay put

On fondant, attach sugar figures with a touch of water or a dot of royal icing; on biscuits and gingerbread, use icing or a little melted couverture chocolate. On buttercream and ganache, simply press them in lightly. 3D figures stand more securely if you dip the base in a little icing. On whipped cream or mascarpone cream, sugar and marzipan soften over time – so add them just before serving. Store opened packs dry and well sealed, not in the fridge.

A few Christmas sprinkles between the figures finish the scene nicely. For all other ideas, from gold to chocolate transfers, see Edible Christmas Decorations.

Frequently asked questions

How many figures do I need for a cake?

On a round cake, three to five figures usually look better than a fully covered top. Use one larger figure as the focal point and group the smaller ones beside it.

Can I use sugar decorations on a gingerbread house?

Yes – gingerbread men, snowflakes and holly are perfect. Stick them onto the walls and roof with royal icing. You will find step-by-step instructions in our gingerbread house recipe.