Coolest Hippo Lover Birthday Cake

Coolest Hippo Lover Birthday Cake

My youngest daughter LOVES Hippos. For her birthday, I decided to make her a hippo birthday cake. I used a loaf pan and two heart shaped pans to create the hippo head shape. I used the loaf pan for the top of the head after I rounded the corners slightly. I cut the pointed ends … Read more

Cool DIY Backyardigan’s Uniqua Cake Ideas

Backyardigan's Uniqua Cake Photos and Tips

This Uniqua cake was extremely easy and fun. We used a round cake pan for Uniqua’s head. After the cake had cooled we placed it in the freezer to make it easier to handle. Add a drop or two of red food coloring to vanilla icing to make Uniqua’s light pink color. Ice the cake … Read more

Coolest Gloria and Moto Moto Cake

Coolest Cartoon Cake Ideas from the Movie Madagascar

For my daughter’s first birthday, we chose the Madagascar movie theme. I used a Betty Crocker cake mix, and a round cake pan. For Gloria, the Hippo’s face, I did not use a stencil. I free-hand drew the face, by looking at the Madagascar character picture. I drew the outline of her face first, then … Read more