Wednesday, May 11, 2011

1st attempt at Benjamin's birthday cake

I have found a new interest in decorating cakes with fondant.  I have found a few good links via google that make it look way easier than it really is.  I first started by making some fondant animals for Benjamin's birthday cake since we are having a zoo/safari theme.  I definately like the lion and the elephant the giraffe is a work in progress.

I then tried to make my own fondant which wasn't too bad.  All you need is marshmallows, water and powdered sugar, but the key is to not overmix which I unfortunately did.  I have had this grandeouse idea that I was going to make a three tiered birthday cake with homemade palm trees, a watering hole and all of the fondant figures, needless to say I am way over my head.  So the picture below is a scaled back version of my first attempt at Benjamin's cake.

To be continued.....




2 comments:

skroman said...

Those animals are too cute!

The Follower said...

Jenny your character look amazing, wow what talent you have. I know our little Benjamin will enjoy what your have done. Amazing!!