I had no intention of posting this cake, ever.
But this I read Bridgets post, I Got Nothin’, and I suddenly had courage.
We have no secrets here friends.  My cake life is an open book! 😉
But. Â Before you even think about bustin out some kind compliment in spite of what is before you currently, please, just take a closer look.
Wait, dont. Â Just trust me.
And trust me when I say, this is so far from the vision in my head its not even funny. Â Its supposed to be a rectangle cake with cake letters spelling out “Happy Birthday”. Â The letters were supposed to be upright.
I sorta just threw them on top cause they call were to heavy to stand up. Â Its a pile of letters. Â Not spelling anything. Â Hanging out on top of a cake. Â With awkward too-crunchy sprinkles scattered about.
Just look at that awesome attention to detail. Â The intricately cracked chocolate, big gaping wholes everywhere, gross un-finished ragged edges, cracked lines around the cake, and I might even be missing the letter “r” in there because it completely disintegrated into the hot chocolate that I melted to drizzle over the letters.
So you can think Bridget for this little glimpse into “How NOT to Decorate a Birthday Cake.”
That being said, my sweet now-eight-year-old loved his cake. Â His only request was that it was white cake (he doesnt like chocolate and is the only one on the family who doesnt!) and thankfully the inside is indeed white. Â He was happy.
And he got this super awesome homemade chocolate milk. Â And 8 dollars in cash. Â And sweet cards from his brothers and sister. Â And lots and lots of hugs and kisses. Â And one timeout. Â I mean, he is an 8-year old boy after all.
I’d say overall, it was a great day. 🙂
Love it!! Can I come over to eat the carnage?
Yes, yes you can. Bring the boys and lets party.
Our sons have something in common. Mine doesnt like chocolate either. I actually think the letters piled on top is fun!!! Im telling you…I wanted to drop kick the cake I made this weekend…
LOL I seriously just lost weight laughing with you… drop kick a cake… oh my word. You are the best!
I think it’s kind of cool. I get the mistakes and all, but it is creative….
Well shucks. Now you are just being too nice. 🙂
Hey, we’ve all been there, but it’s kind of like a “deconstructed” birthday cake! I kind of love it! 🙂
Ha! Its all about wording… I should have labeled it deconstructed! 🙂
I’m with Katrina! I bet you’d have a lot of takers on helping you eat this “mess.” Just kidding – I think it’s beautiful!
No, I think you were right on with “mess”! 🙂 But thanks pretty lady!
Seriously how cool for an 8 year old boy…all he sees is cake, cookies, & frosting! I love it! 🙂
Seeing how I just decided to give up eating baked goods (cakes, cupcakes, cookies, etc.) I think this is the most beautiful cake! I would love to devour it 🙂
My kid”s cakes are always missing something ,like decoration, cause I”m always doing a lot of things at the same time.I have very good kid”s they are happy just having CAKE!!!
Are you even kidding me? That looks good enough to EAT. I’ll be right over. *wink
p.s. love you for keepin’ it real! ;D
I think its cute!!!!!!