Sprinkle Initial Cloud Cake
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I am so happy with how this cake turned out. I had been envisioning it in my head for months but was afraid it wouldn’t turn out how I wanted it to. But it came out exactly how I dreamed it up. I think the cloud cake is already really pretty but I loved how the sprinkles on top added such a great burst of color and kicked up the fun factor.
For the frosting I went with some Whipped Vanilla Buttercream from Annie’s Eats and I think this is my new favorite buttercream. I did omit the heavy cream she added because I knew the cake would be sitting outside for a while and I was afraid the extra cream would cause the cake to melt. It held together really well being outside for many hours on a warm day. To decorate 48 cupcakes and dirty ice as well as ice the cake I did need a double batch of the frosting.
Doing a cloud cake is so easy and doesn’t require much cake decorating knowledge. All you need is a reusable pastry bag
, disposable pastry bag
, or a ziploc bag and a tip. I used a large round tip
to get big dots which made the cake faster to decorate and fit the bill perfectly for the sky feeling I wanted to invoke. Annie’s Eats gives a tutorial on how to do it here.
I decided to go with a smaller cake this year after making a whopping 3 tier 8 inch round cake that we couldn’t finish. And cupcakes are always more popular with the kiddos anyways. It worked out perfectly that basically all the cupcakes got eaten at the party and we had the cake leftover to have a mini-celebration at home the next night. This time I did a 6-inch 2 tier cake which was just perfect. I debated on buying this 6 inch cake pan
but am so glad that I did because it is going to get a lot of use.
I think my favorite part was the fondant clouds. I used this marshmallow fondant recipe on the cake and the cupcakes. It makes a ton so I think I could have done a half recipe to decorate all 48 cupcakes and the clouds but I’ll just use them again for something else. It keeps for several months so I am not in a rush.
To make the cloud cutouts I just drew a simple cloud shape on some paper cut out the shape and laid it directly on the fondant. Then I just used a sharp knife to cut around my shape. I used my fingers to soften any edges that I didn’t cut very well. It only took a little extra time but for me the clouds really made the cake what I wanted it to be.
The only thing I would have changed in retrospect would to have done the initial in fondant as well. It was a beast trying to get the initial to look clean in frosting.
Well, there you have it! Make sure to check out the whole party here and my party inspiration here.
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This cake fits the My Little Pony theme to a “T”! Adding this to my “Birthday Party for Kiddos” Pinterest board.
Thank you for sharing this with Farmer’s Market Friday!
Thanks so much Renee!
wow! Looks stunning and delicious. Make me one pleeease 😀 Its perfect with this awesome summer weather we are having here in Norway 🙂 I love the colour pop of sprinkles !
Trine next time I am in Norway I totally will. Lol.
You did a great job! I must try out the marshmallow fondant, sounds yum x
Suz, I had a bunch of kids who ate just the fondant and left the cake. Kids these days!?
Such a cute cake. Love the sprinkles on top too…kids can’t resist them!
Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning 🙂
I feel like sprinkles are a must for any little kids party!
Such a beautiful looking cake!!
I LOVE it
And good for you, buying a 6 inch pan 🙂
Thanks Winnie! I feel like a real baker now that I have that 6 inch pan. Lol.
Very cute! I wish I had your cake decorating skills! I made my sons firth birthday cake & it looked like. 6 year old made it! Will definitely have to try that frosting recipe!
Amanda you can totally do this cake. My skills are very basic but this cake is just dots smeared with a spoon! Seriously easy.
Oh my gosh!! This is SO CUTE! (and look delicious!!) My daughter would LOVE the sprinkles too. I’m pinning it to save for her bday next year. Thank you for sharing!
I feel like it should be one of those public service announcements. “ALL CHILDREN NEED SPRINKLES ON THEIR BIRTHDAY” Lol.
Buttercreme frosting. yumm! The sides of the cake are my favorite part! You did a fantastic job!
Thanks so much Paula. It’s always a relief when it works out.
That cake looks delicious! Cute clouds 🙂
Thanks Vicki!
Looks like you put a lot of work into this, I love the color. Great work!!
Thanks so much John. Although it wasn’t as much work as you might think. 😉
Love the update and big pics of the party decor, cake and other decorations. Look better on your website than on my cell phone! So glad that the party was a resounding success! Love to you and family! Gma Mc
I’m glad you were finally able to see them bigger! Love you too Grandma! 🙂