I actually don’t mind minecraft cakes – all of mine have been standing figures. I think the main thing is planning. I use half inch squares just cut from fondant a few days beforehand to harden up. Definitely use ganache to crumb coat, much easier for firm straight sides and edges, and I just used edible glue to stick working from the bottom up. I find I get in a kind of rhythm and it doesn’t take as long as I think!
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