Monday, November 23, 2009

Cake Weekend

This weekend my niece Iris turned 4. My brother and sister-in-law had family over for a birthday dinner, so I offered to make her birthday cake. She wanted a princess cake and Jen found this idea on Betty Crocker's website. It looked pretty easy, so I gave it a shot. The cake was 4 layers (3 8-inch rounds and the last layer baked in a bowl). Luckily my mom had the 8-inch rounds. I doubled my favorite chocolate cake recipe and I used 3 cans of frosting. It all turned out well--I loved making it, Iris loved looking at it, and everybody loved eating it! I LOVE making things that look pretty and taste good--it's my favorite thing to do in the kitchen.
And one of the kiddos - Iris and Jimmy are so fun and nice when they play with Guy. He loves them.


13 comments:

faith said...

so where's the picture?!

Kristin Chesnik said...

WOW! Looks fantastic!

Ashley Jones said...

Wow, that looks great! I am so impressed.

Jen said...

Nice Cake!!

Stephanie Johnson said...

Incredible job! You have talent, girl!

Bethany said...

Looks great!

Cindy said...

That's a very impressive cake! I would feel bad eating it, though!

K said...

Sweet cake!! I watch Cake Boss on TLC sometimes and it reminds me like that.

Sue said...

I'm impressed! Can I have you make me a fun cake for my birthday? I always wanted a fun princess cake when I was little.

FLEUR de Lo said...

FANCY!!! Looks like you need a little girl some day.

Erin said...

that cake is amazing! I am glad you got some good pictures before it was consumed.

RecipeNut said...

Awesome cake. You did such an amazing job!

MacMui Mom said...

Mia really wants that cake for her birthday in two weeks. Are you coming to make it?? I just don't think I have it in me to do it. Looks amazing!