My son requested, and I quote, “a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and then another chocolate cake on top in the shape of Patrick Star with strawberry frosting.” So that’s what I made!

I struggled with frosting the cut cake. It kept falling apart, even after freezing it. The layer of frosting around it is SUPER thick just to cover up the slapdash crumb coat job, which kept falling off.

All told, this cake took me around 6 hours to make, and I was so tired by the end that I didn’t even want to eat it. The birthday boy and the rest of my family loved it though!

by Designer-Donut-4955

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  2. Sorry_Monito

    sounds like a delicious masterpiece, even if it was a bit of a frosting battle. patrick star would be proud. 6 hours well spent, and the family love is the best icing on the cake. 🍰🌟

  3. aoi_ringo

    As you should be. It’s a very cute cake. Happy birthday to your son. ☺️

  4. LexiisMoon

    Wow, this is amazing! The effort and love you put into it definitely show. Your son is one lucky kid.

  5. Economy_Whereas_3229

    Honestly? Super cute! You made an adorable cake. 🥰

  6. dani-winks

    I love that it’s more “wonky” and not symmetrical, it makes it look like Patrick is frolicking

  7. Much_Substance_6017

    Patrick is inherently “wonky”! So, you did amazing!

  8. bellsleelo

    Awe, it’s so cute! I bet your son was super happy!

  9. Top_Economist_1048

    How many tries did it take to get Patrick’s perfect… wonky look?

  10. nemerosanike

    Patrick is wonky! I love this so much!

  11. MyEggDonorIsADramaQ

    It’s adorable. I bet your son always remembers it too.

  12. Newo_Ikkin20

    This is so cute! I didn’t realize that your Patrick cake was on top of another cake until I saw the second picture, I’m glad that your family enjoyed it! Even though it took you six hours, I’m sure your efforts were appreciated and your son will look back on this fond memory of you making him a magnificent one of a kind Patrick star cake. 😄

  13. Kiyoko_Mami272821

    This is adorable! I think for a Patrick cake this is a hundred percent dead on!

  14. EternallyNaked

    It looks good!!! Great job!! 👏🏼

  15. _coffee_homeground_

    I have maternal instincts for this cake

  16. Ok-Space763

    Honestly, this is adorable. And as someone who grew up on SpongeBob, I feel like you captured Patrick’s spirit and vibe. I would be absolutely delighted if someone presented me with this cake on my (35th, lol) birthday next year. I’m sure your son loved it!!