Well I guess for a complete and utter amateur I do alright. I browsed about 10,000 photos of Minecraft sword cakes when my eight year old son, Bubba, made sure to tell me he wanted the Diamond one. I saved about three varieties to my computer, made a list and then went shopping. I browsed … Read more
I saw this on Pinterest and knew my great niece would like a Minnie Mouse cake for her fourth birthday – she loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. This was a last minute cake – I received notice of the event the night before at nine for a next day event at my house at 5 pm! Whew! … Read more
My name is Rianna. This was started as a regular Barbie cake but Walmart only had the large Sofia doll. I used a Pampred chef mixing bowl for the skirt. I am very impatient when working with fondant. I always end up in tears in the beginning because things don’t look like they will work … Read more
Hello Fellow Cake Decorators, I have not been doing this very long. But, I started a small at home bakery business just shy of two years ago. I started out doing cupcakes only, because I was too scared to try cakes. For a couple months now, I have been doing cakes. I love it, even … Read more
When my grandson turned 2 he was in love with Curious George and I love challenging myself to make cute and fun cakes for his birthday. I searched the internet for ideas and pictures and finally settled on one with Curious George balancing a multi-scoop ice cream cone. The easy part was baking the sheet … Read more
My nephew asked me to make his 21st birthday cake for him. His only request was that it be strawberry and Legends of Zelda themed. That’s two requests, but hey, the kid made it to 21, so he gets whatever he asks for! I scoured the Internet for ideas. Most were a little young for … Read more
My son likes minions, no scratch that he loves minions! In December of 2015 I decided that I would be making each of my children’s cakes from scratch. Deans birthday was Feb. 21, I asked what kind of cake he wanted and of course minions! And I my friends was up for the challenge. After … Read more
I wanted to surprise my step-daughter with an Ariel themed cake for her birthday. I essentially combined multiple ideas I had seen of pictures of Ariel cakes. I also borrowed one of her Ariel dolls for the cake. I would definitely consider myself a beginner when it comes to cake decorating, but I was so … Read more
I made this cake as a donation for a child with a heart condition through Icing Smiles. I was told he loves Olaf. The cake (marble) is 2 10″ rounds and one 8″ round all frosted in blue buttercream. I lined the outside with white Kit Kats. I searched all over for a plastic Olaf … Read more
It was one Monday morning when I got a call from my friend ,asking for a “favor”. She wanted to invite us with family for her son’s first birthday party, coming in two weeks time. Also, she asked me to do the cake for her. Oh and I love making first birthday cakes! You feel … Read more
My soon-to-be 4-year old asked for a “Candy Cake” for his birthday. Sounded easy enough. After all, last year, he had a steaming volcano cake with home made palm trees and dry ice. “This year I’m getting off easy,” I thought to myself. Until Yesterday. Yesterday, he decided he wanted an Angry Birds cake. Well…that … Read more
This is my Angry Birds cake that I made for a very special little boys 5th birthday. He is a huge fan of the game. The cake flavor is chocolate chip and pecan cookie dough with a chocolate pecan filling and brown sugar frosting. The cake is covered in home made marshmallow fondant. Everything on … Read more