For several years my niece Mattie has asked me to make her birthday cakes. Last year I made her a rainbow cake with each layer different colors mixed together and topped with green icing. This year however she thought she needed to challenge me I guess and asked me for a butterfly cake.
Obviously I said ok but inside I was so scared and worried that I wasn't going to be able to make it for her so what do you do?? Search the internet of course!
I found several ideas on Pinterest and from Betty Crocker and so I took on the challenge!
I used 1 box of cake mix and used an 8 or 9" round cake pan ( I can't remember which one I used).
Because I used 2 pans I was able to stack this 2 layers high and it still worked awesome.
You cook normal per the cake box instructions.
I used the Betty Crocker template here which made the shape so easy!
I arranged the cake how I wanted it and placed a crumb coat on it for overnight and placed in our fridge.
The next morning I iced it and decorated it.
The decorating went great and I have a tip for ya!
I had read while researching the butterfly ideas that you could paint food coloring on to icing for a neat effect and coloring look. It turned out wonderful!
Decorating was fun and really easy no right or wrong.
I was so happy to give this cake to Mattie and her love it.
Mission Accomplished!
That's really pretty!!
ReplyDeleteCute! I'm going to have to pin this one for a birthday (or spring project)
ReplyDeleteI love this cake! Great job! ~Liesl
ReplyDeleteBirthday cakes should always be themed! :) You did a great job with it and it looks pretty tasty!
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I think my Princess would be delighted with this! So going to keep it in mind! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty birthday cake for your little girl! Can't let the birthday child down! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to remember the food coloring tip!
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Aw, cute! I do homemade cakes too. I tried a Lego cake one year for my son and it was far from professional but thats how we roll here :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and Happy Birthday to your little girl.
ReplyDeleteThis cake is beautiful and looks delicious too! I have a birthday girl turning 5 in a couple of weeks and I'll have to keep this one in mind!
ReplyDeleteThis is super impressive! I always think I can make things that are crafty but they never seem to turn out how I want them to. Ha! But I feel like I could pull this off. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks great. I love butterflies and am thinking of having a butterfly themed party for my daughter so this cake would be perfect.
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What a beautiful job! I make themed cakes for my kids each year, so I feel for you in the whole pressure department! Congratulations on a job well done!
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