First attempt at cake decorating.. Do you like?

[Sirrahsim]

I found the instructions to make this "cake" and thought that it would be perfect for Tyler's birthday party. It looks like a cake, but is actually a bunch of cupcakes. Instead of "cutting the cake" at his party, we'll just pull it apart. I think it's not too bad for a first attempt trial run :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p5ce057bd9c9a9051fa5eeff03fe7000f/ef27dc4a.jpg

It's supposed to be a turtle, can you tell? :D


edited for spelling

[Sirrahsim]

oh yeah, I HATE the pink on the shell, but it was the only color that my grocery store had in stock :rolleyes: :D

[.sarah]

It looks great! :D

And I think it's a really good idea for a party cake - being able to just pull it apart and all. Sounds neat!

[catnapper]

Oooo, thats really cute!

I'm trying to make a cake shaped like a rubber duckie for the shower--- this weekend will be trial run #2. I won't tell you just how bad trial run #1 went :rolleyes: Thank goodness for trial runs! :p :D

[shais_mom]

that's really cute!

[finn's mom]

i think it's awesome!

[luvofallhorses]

I think it's cute! :)

[Jessika]

That is ADORABLE!!! I might just have to steal that idea!! hehehe!

And I think the pink looks fine! :)

[king2005]

Looks great :)


Tip: Remove the muffin wrapper thingys :)

[chocolatepuppy]

That's cute! I might have to make one of those this summer. :)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

It's brilliant!

[sirrahbed]

awwwww :)

Missy that turned out so cute!! LOVE it. You are so creative. What a clever idea - perfect for Tyler's party and I think the kids will love it too.

[Laura's Babies]

I think it is so CUTE!! What a IDEA!

The sweetiest cake I ever had was one my kids (when they were small) made and decorated a cake for me for my birthday and they did a amazing job on the decorating.. I use to make and decorate... still do on the boat I work on.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

OH IT IS SO CUTE!!!

I love it ..... and the idea of just pulling the cupcakes apart is a great idea!!

You did a be-yu-tiful job! :D

[critter crazy]

mmmmmmm...........that looks so yummy!!!!! great job!!:)

[Maresche]

That is a perfect cake for a 1st birthday. You don't have to worry about plates and utensils, just a trash bag for the cupcake liners.

Are you planning to give Tyler one of his own to play with/eat? Mimi had her own cupcake at her 1st birthday while the adults had sheet cake. I think the gooey icing thoroughly grossed her out because once she got it one her hands, she wouldn't use her hands for anything until we cleaned them up. :)

[Samantha Puppy]

Great idea!! Very cute and well done on the decorating!!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I love it! It's so cute.
Was it hard to get the frosting on so smoothly over all the cupcakes?

[Lori Jordan]

That is awesome!!!!!

[lv4dogs]

I think it looks great. I love how it's all cupcakes, just pull apart to eat, how easy & not as messy either.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Like everyone, I think it's adorable, and a fantastic idea!

And yes, I knew it was a turtle as soon as I saw it - which was before I saw that you told us it's a turtle. ;) :D

[trayi52]

Debbie, I think it looks great! I don't see anything wrong with it at all!

Willie :)

[gini]

What a clever idea. You did a great job, and I don't mind the pink icing at all.

[ramanth]

I love it! :D

[BC_MoM]

LOL! I love it! I love turtles! Send a piece my way, please!

[Jadapit]

I love it! It looks great! :D

[Sirrahsim]

thank you thank you thank you everyone :) You all make me feel so good :D
I can't take credit for the idea though! I found it in a cake decorating book that I picked up at the register of the grocery store. It was surprisingly easy to make! I just had to hold the edges of the cupcakes a little while I frosted the shell, but the frosting went on quite easily once I whipped it up a little bit.
One box of mix makes 24 cupcakes, so everyone is going to get the cupcakes:) Hopefully Tyler will enjoy it! He enjoyed the gooey texture of finger paint, so hopefully he'll enjoy the gooey texture of frosting :)

I sent hubby to work today with two turtles :rolleyes: :D I don't want them in the house because I would eat them all up *giggle* :D Hubby said he's going to try to slip them into the conference room when no one is looking and deny that he has anything to do with them :D :D

[Ginger's Mom]

It's adorable. I called all of my co-workers over to look at it and they agreed. Very cute and clever.

[Daisy and Delilah]

It's just precious!! What a cute idea for the cute little guy :)

[lvpets2002]

:) :eek: WOW you did a great job & of course we can tell its a turtle.. It is adorable..

[Zippy]

I love it.So cute.

[lovethatpug]

That looks great! Can you make my birthday cake next year? ;)

[flamepony12]

It's adorable, Missy! :D

[Alysser]

:D :D Beautiful! How can you think it doesn't look like a turtle?! It is as clear as crystal that that is a turtle. Great job! I think Tyler will enjoy eating that.

[bluekat]

That is so cute!! :D I love it hehe. & I love the idea of using cupcakes.

[sandragonfly]

so veeery cute and clever idea! the turtle is smiling proud.. :)

which piece of turtle will you let tyler have? the head? :eek: :D

oh, for 'the-pink-you-don't-like', you could add in some foodcolor in! if blue, it'll be a happy purple turtle! ;) :cool: