I consider myself an artist but NOT when it comes to baking or cake decorating. And I will leave decorating with fondant to my friend Kristin who out-Marthas Martha every year with her kid’s birthday cake masterpieces. I used pre-made sheets of fondant to cover my sons’ pirate cakes one year (see below) and although they looked fine, everyone had to peel the icing off because it was so sugary sweet.
Since I like to get creative with my boys’ cakes, I have developed my own special style and have found that adding a few favorite toys that go along with the party theme (if there is one) can really wow a crowd. Then again, if you put a chocolate cake in front of most five-year-olds, they tend to go wild. Sometimes I raid the boys’ toy collection for decoration ideas, and sometimes the cake toppers are new and become part of their birthday present. (Always wash toys first.)
My twin boys have always celebrated their birthdays with one party, but I make sure to have two cakes.
Birthday #4
Party Theme: Come in costume and put on a show
Cakes 1 & 2: Blue and Green Pirate Ships
Toys: Disney and Pixar figures from the boys’ collection
Birthday #5
Party Theme: Dress as your favorite Superhero (or make up your own)
Cake1: Batman
Cake 2: Robin
Toys: Classic Batman and Robin figures from eBay
Birthday #6
Party Theme: Musketeers and Maidens
Cake 1: Robin Hood & Little John
Cake 2: The Three Musketeers (not pictured)
Toys: Papo figures
Birthday #7
Party Theme: Science
Cake1: Star Wars IV: A New Hope (Scene: In the Cantina)
Cake 2: Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (Scene: Yoda trains Luke to be a Jedi)
Toys: Various Star Wars figures from Benny’s, Toys-R-Us, and boys’ collection
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is that broccoli on the party #6 cake?
Comment by katy — 10.17.2008 at 6:45 am
Yes it is but that does not mean anyone ate it!
Comment by Anisa — 10.17.2008 at 7:56 am
Awesome cakes. I just might have to steal your “Star Wars/In the Cantina” idea for my husband’s birthday!
Comment by JC — 10.17.2008 at 9:04 am
these cakes are awesome. i especially like the star wars meets playmobil cake. these are toys that are played with in my home daily! great ideas that look very do-able. thanks!
Comment by elyse — 10.17.2008 at 10:14 am
Love the broccoli trees, and I love creative cakes, these are beautiful!
Comment by Anna at Hank and Willie — 10.17.2008 at 2:39 pm
These photos brought back great memories – do you remember cake #1. I remember all the thought and care you put into making sure that it wouldn’t be too unhealthy for one year olds but still be cute – it was cute and the boys weren’t at all interested in eating it. Three cheers for your creativity.
Comment by GG — 10.20.2008 at 8:46 am
Official Star Wars blog shows cute crafts and some cool Star Wars cakes.
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/category/crafts/page/2/
Comment by Anisa — 4.20.2009 at 10:45 am