This cake probably looks pretty silly.
With the weird banner. And funky stand.
But it just happens to be perfect for a very special daddy in our lives.
See, a few months ago I saw this bowl at a Picket Fence Gals sale in Lindstrom, MN.
It intrigued me! I wanted to make one, but figured I never would.
But then I got to thinking. Maybe I could make a cake stand!
So I did!! This cost around $20 to make and took about thirty minutes. But for my very handy hubby, its the perfect little added detail.
Speaking of perfect little ‘daddy’ details…
My dear husband can fix anything with a Zip Tie. I found some mini ties (called cable ties) and tied up the forks.
I bought some plates at the thrift store for .50 and then covered them in duct tape. What guy doesnt love things covered in duct tape?
Finding these really cool long nails (8inches) gave me an idea… why not a manly cake banner? So with the addition of duct tape and some blue electrical tape we were in business.
Slice into that bad boy, get your handy dandy pointed mudding trowel and serve up dad some delicious cake.
Or… is it cake?
Well, kinda! Its another Surprise Inside Cake! This is a Rice Krispy Cake with a blue #1 inside. (That looks more like a Z, oh well!) I thought it would be nice to make a cake that the kids could help with… to really get their hands and hearts into.
So while this cake is not the most handsome of cakes, and the banner is wonky, and the washer cake stand might be a tad crooked and the duct tape plates dont wash up that well…
Every perfectly planned little detail really tells dad just how loved he is.
Have a Happy Fathers Day!
That frosting looks so fabulous! Yum!
Very cute! You should post about your cake stand – I’d love to see it without the cake blocking my view!
Sorry, didnt mean for the cake to block your view.
Such a FUN idea for Fathers Day Amanda!!
I love it! So how do you make a washer cake stand? I need one now!
This whole idea is so cute, Amanda! And I love that you found that cake stand in Lindstrom, MN — my stepfather is from MN and his last name is Lindstrom yet I never knew there was a town of that name!
Oh wow! That is so neat! Hope he gets a chance to visit someday!
oh my! such cute ideas for Dad Amanda!
have a great weekend
It was a perfect idea to make a cake that the kids could get involved in and I’m sure they were very proud to present this to their Daddy. I love your *manly cake*, cake plate, serving plates and forks. Tim Allen would go nuts over everything shown here
So fun!! Perfect for Father’s Day!
That washer cake stand has just got to be a part of my life! Love it!
It’s very cute, perfect & thoughtful!
SO fun lol I love all of the details.
So Cute I love it!!
How clever and fun! Any father would be sure to love this – looks tasty too!
It looks like the most perfect father’s day celebration ever!! Every details was thought out from the cake stand to the nails holding up the banner.
Amanda, this is AWESOME.
So, so very creative. I love it all!!!!!!
- Beki
This is too adorable. I love the cake stand!
This cake is so fun and perfect for many Daddys.
You just have the best ideas Amanda. This is a perfectly manly cake design and set up
This is the perfect cake for my son! A no-cake cake and frosting!
Wonderful job!
What a great idea Amanda! I love your creativity! What dad wouldnt love that?!? Awesome!!!
Dear Amanda, I think its a perfect idea for a daddy. I love your creativity, you’re really amazing!
The frosting on the cake has a lovely texture and colour, can you tell us what that is? Would love to put it in our daddy’s cake too. Thanks a lot!
Oh, but I love it! Love that you let your kids help with this one, too. How sweet!
Such a cute and fun cake for Father’s Day! What a great idea of turning that bowl into a cake stand; I love it!
You are so creative! This is so perfect!
I think it’s PERFECT and filled with Dad ideas that any guy would love. Besides, anything that the kids can make, Dad will love!
I would love to know how you made the stand. What did you use to adhere the washers?
I love the banner idea… I think I might use it on my cake tomorrow as well
Oh Amanda that is genius. My husband would love it! the cake stand is adorable!
You are so creative Amanda! What a very sweet cake and a lucky dad you have!
I have already commented on your instagram but I just love this post! So clever and fun. It makes me really wish I was in the same place as my Dad for celebrating Dad’s day
This is fantastic! I especially love the duct tape items! It’s Hilarious and it really made me chuckle:) What a tasty treat too.
how fun! he’s going to love it! love the banner:)
This is such a fun idea!
This was such a wonderful idea! I love the wonkiness of everything (even though it doesn’t look wonky at all).
Great concept and very “arty” !
I love this idea! Id love to know more about how you made the stand. Maybe a quick tutorial on the stand?? Just a thought.
Awesome cake stand!!!! Would love to know how you made it. Beautiful cake!!!
All of the details that make up this cake are SO perfect!
Happy Father’s Day to Mr. I am Baker
Amanda I love all of the details. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend together.
Wow! You are amazingly creative!!!!!
I love the whole DIY themed cake with the nails, duct tape and electrical tape. The forks cable tied up together make me giggle too. Boys and their toys!
Totally digging the washer cake stand. When you said you made it and it took about 30 mins I was looking for the tutorial, hehe. I’m another that’s intrigued to know how you made it. Also, are the washers made out of stainless steel?
I think I will be doing a tutorial… be on the lookout!
Have you posted the forsting recipe before? Is it one already inyour blog, it looks absolutely gorgeous and would love to try it at home. Thank you!
This is such an awesome cake. I love every detail from the nail banner to the trowel server. You are so creative. So how did you make the washer serving plate? It’s adorable and so unique.
I think that cake might the most filled with love as any you have ever made! It is just beautiful!
That is very creative! But I would be worried about whether all those items touching the food are food safe.
Lucky your hubby with such a delicious cake and your creativity!! Happy Fathers’ Day
you are so creative, Amanda. If you and I lived anywhere near one another, oh the fun we would have!
I think this cake is PERFECT! Its such a swet idea – its a real manly cake! I am sure your husband was truly blessed with this!
Love the duct tape plates. I don’t think the stand is wonky. The cake is beautiful and made with a lot of love. The banner is creative. The whole ensemble is so well thought out and thoughtful, Amanda.
I hope your husband and your family had a great Father’s Day!
That was really sweet and thoughtful
I absolutely LOVE this cake idea!! When my guy isn’t coaching surf groms he is a builder. My dad was one as well when I was young. If DS was home right and not in Cali, the boys and I would have totally rocked this cake for Father’s Day! xoxo
This is so clever! It’s perfect. Best Father’s Day cake ever.
So good has been the cake! And the original ideas that you used to assemble the cake, I’ve loved! Congratulations
This whole post just killed me with your creativity! The cake stand, the duct tape plates, the nails and banner…all amazing. What an amazing cake, too, so adorable!
This is great! I’d love to know how you made the cake stand too! I’ve been searching for the perfect cake stand!!
So sweet of you! I know he loved this cake
Amanda….this is so incredibly creative and PERFECT for a dad! I cannot believe you MADE that cake stand! I always thought you had an engineer’s brain!
You are one talented and creative gal! This is so special and soooo cute!