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First cake I've actually put real effort into. Daughter's first birthday cake.
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First cake I’ve actually put real effort into. Daughter’s first birthday cake.


I wanted to make a birthday cake that reminded me of her name. This is the first cake I've made from scratch, including the butter cream and shells. The first cake I've layered, filled with curd, and frosted. There's still a lot to learn, but I think I did pretty well. Shells are made from white chocolate. I wanted the borders to look like barnacles. My biggest challenge is getting the frosting applied and smoothed out. I cannot for the life of me get the buttercream to stay on when I'm trying to smooth it out. I think I'm applying to much pressure because a lot of it comes off. Anyway I'm glad the shells are there to hide my atrocious job of putting the buttercream on.

by batangrizal

32 Comments

  2. watermelonkiwi

    You made those shells? They’re amazing!

  3. Automatic-Gap9121

    This is amazing!! The shells look so realistic!! Happy Birthday to your daughter!❤️

  5. becomingfree26

    Wow so cool! How’d you make the shells?

  6. Dramatic-Ad-2449

    Holy smokes~ this is fabulous! Well done! 🎉🎁🥳

  13. maybeCheri

    Very beautiful. I love that you made the cake to honor her name.

    I’m sure others on this sub have hints to help with your icing issue. I’ve read lots of good advice.

    You have talent! Don’t wait a year to do your next cake!!

  14. marsattack13

    When struggling with butter cream like that, I throw my cake and the icing in the fridge for a few minutes. I find it holds better a little colder.

  15. Cronchy_Tacos

    The attention to detail is flawless. Amazing job!

  17. SLCPDLeBaronDivison

    I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but the wavy blue icing looks like waves

  18. Page300and904

    This looks great! It’s so cute.

    I thought the buttercream was on purpose lol. Like waves and sand hills.

  22. davesmissingfingers

    I think the not so smooth surface works better than smooth would have. It better represents the movement of water. Stunning job!

  23. Classic_Product_9345

    Oh wow! This is super cute! I love the shells and the colors you chose

  24. AdorableCheesecake52

    Stunning! The shells are gorgeous!!

  25. rain_delay1110

    This is awesome! I can’t believe you made those shells!

  26. dogsandwine

    Totally thought the shells were real at first and I was like ummmmmm

  28. Jarsky2

    I’m sorry those shells are white chocolate? That’s amazing!

  32. VioletVixi

    I saw your post asking about the shells in AskBaking and got a say they turned out beautiful! 🥰

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