In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for preparing a decorative cake coating, the method comprising the steps of: providing a contour of a figure, the contour being made of a first edible solid substance, such as chocolate filling the spaces between the lines of the contour with a second edible substance, such as colored candies pouring dough made of a third edible substance (e.g., hot chocolate) onto the figure and turning the coating upside down, thereby enabling placing the coating on the cake with the decorative figure on top.
