Coolest Guitar Birthday Cake 130

by Stephanie E.
(Hutchinson, MN, USA)

Homemade Guitar Birthday Cake

Let me just say that this is my first cake EVER. Well, besides the ones you leave in a rectangular pan and slather with frosting!

My oldest son turned 3 this year and because he LOVES all things musical, we decided to throw him a Rockstar themed party. One of his most favorite toys is his electric guitar, so naturally, a Guitar Birthday Cake was a must.

I got a great deal on a Wilton cake pan online, but wasn't very impressed with the directions on how to decorate said cake (not a fan of all those little frosting stars or whatever they are). So I opted to pipe the frosting on and smooth it out with a knife. Hint: Hot water and a clean towel for dipping and wiping is a must! Oh and another valuable lesson I learned? A little bit of red dye goes a LONG way! Trust me (it's not pink, it's red).

I used Hershey's bars, Red M&Ms, Pull-n-Peel Licorice, and Mini Reese's cups to decorate. Turned out great for my first try, I thought! More importantly, he LOVED it!