Cool Homemade Butterfly Cake for 2 Year Old Twins

Homemade Butterfly Cake

This Butterfly Cake was my (twin) daughter’s second birthday cake. My husband and I usually put in a lot of effort into these cakes! I usually use Nigella’s buttermilk cake recipe. It is moist and sturdy – perfect for cutting out. Like with my other cakes I design, print and laminate a picture which I … Read more

Coolest Nemo Cake

Homemade Nemo Cake

I made this Nemo Cake for my sister-in-law’s son. I always use gel or powder colouring – the colours are more vibrant. The eyes and fins I printed and laminated. Remember to use white margarine (wooden spoon in SA) when making white icing, if you are using a butter based icing.

Coolest Homemade Buzz Lightyear Cake

Homemade Buzz Lightyear Cake

This Buzz Lightyear Cake was for my son’s (1 of twins) 4th birthday. Baking, building and icing the cakes are a huge effort between me (artist) and my husband (in construction)! I used two 25cm ring cake pans and a big Pyrex glass bowl (test-bake this part beforehand if you are using a big bowl) … Read more

Colorful Homemade Dolphin Cake

Homemade Dolphin Cake

This Dolphin Cake was my (twin) son’s second birthday cake. My husband and I usually put in a lot of effort into these cakes! The dolphin was my husbands’ artwork, while I was attending to the butterfly. I usually use Nigella’s buttermilk cake recipe. It is moist and sturdy – perfect for cutting out. I … Read more