Saturday, September 6, 2008

Custom Kid's Cake

Over at one of my favorite craft blogs, The Crafty Crow, I've seen lots of crafts where you use your child's artwork to make something fun. I love that idea and decided to try it on cake. Monster Man drew me a picture of what he wanted his cake to look like (pardon the dirt, he carried this precious drawing around with him all day), and then I did my best to copy it on his cake.


The sky, grass, and clouds are colored cool whip. The sun and number 6 are frosting, and the castle and guards are made out of rolled and cut Starburst Candies (I'm too lazy to make fondant).

The best part of this was Monster Man feeling so very important in the creation and end result. And what kind of cake did he ask for? Cheesecake. Isn't he just absolutely perfect??? Now I'm off to sneak myself some leftover cake for breakfast. Shhhhhhh.
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14 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 6, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    what a great cake! looks like he really enjoyed it.

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  2. AmandaSeptember 6, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    This is absolutely adorable!!! I love this, and thanks so much for the ideas!

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  3. RachelSeptember 6, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    That looks amazing!

    I know better than to attempt that... a 6 year old's drawing would translate into something a 2 year old might draw :)

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  4. Awesome MomSeptember 6, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    That is an awesome cake!!

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  5. RichelleSeptember 6, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    That is such a cute idea. And cheesecake, YUM!

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  6. ScrappySeptember 6, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    What a great idea! It turned out great.
    I love birthday cake for breakfast!

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  7. MichalSeptember 6, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    how fun. i'm sure he was so proud of it. and you've gotta love a six year old who prefers cheesecake. yum.

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  8. JanaSeptember 6, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    Holy Moly that is an impressive cake. Didn't you just have a baby too? I think I'm going to hide in my closet now.

    www.themeanestmom.blogspot.com

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  9. JeanetteSeptember 8, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    I love that you had him design his own cake! And you did such a good job creating it. Kudos to you!

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  10. LeslieSeptember 8, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    That is the best idea ever!!! Inspirational - have child design cake! I can't wait for the next birthday to roll around!

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  11. An Ordinary MomSeptember 8, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    What a brilliant idea! Keri would absolutely adore this!

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  12. CCSeptember 9, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    I love him!!

    My husband always asks for a birthday cheesecake too!

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  13. Annie-Savor This MomentSeptember 11, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    That cake is amazing! My boy is turning 7 on Monday. Any ideas for a fish cake?

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  14. ~ejSeptember 11, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    totally cool cake!!! you are a hero :)

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