Coolest Alligator Cupcake Cake

Alligator Cupcake Cake

This Alligator cupcake cake was so much fun! Giving credit where credit is due, this idea came from a book titled “Hello, Cupcake” (I got mine at a local craft store). Using one cake mix, bake 24 regular cupcakes. Ice them with “gator-green” buttercream by piping on overlapping rows of “scales”. Arrange them in the … Read more

Coolest King Snake Cake

Homemade King Snake Cake

This King Snake cake was made from 2 bundt cakes. Each cake was cut in 1/2 and place end to end to form the snake. A serrated knife was used to carve away cake forming the head and tail. Using buttercream icing (purchased from a local grocery store bakery by the pound) I piped on … Read more

Coolest Pregnant Belly Baby Shower Cake

Homemade Pregnant Belly Baby Shower Cake

This Pregnant Belly Baby Shower Cake is my version of the pregnant belly cakes I found on this site. This was also my first attempt at covering a cake with fondant. I was surprised, and relieved, to find that it’s much easier than I expected! I began with 2 sheet cakes (10″x15″x1″). I baked more … Read more

Coolest Fifties Rock and Roll Cake

Homemade Fifties Rock and Roll Cake

This Fifties Rock and Roll Cake is of my own design. I had a request for a 50’s rock & roll cake, and this idea was born. I made three 12″ cakes, filled, stacked and iced them with white buttercream. I made my own checkerboard stencil and used Wilton spray color to make the checkerboard … Read more