My first birdcage cake

My first birdcage cake
My first birdcage cake My first birdcage cake My first birdcage cake My first birdcage cake

I have been wanting to make a birdcage cake for ages, and this one is a gift for my next door neighbour for her birthday party. I had some fun with this one – but not really in a good way.

I followed a method I had seen for wrapping a cake, and I put the fondant in the freezer for a few minutes to chill once I’d cut it to the correct size. That was a mistake. Then I touched it once it was on the cake – another mistake – it was so sticky. Had to leave it overnight and it was okay, but I had damaged it. So thank goodness for sugar flowers – they are hiding a multitude of cracks and smudges!

Used the tagliatelle setting on the pasta machine for the bird cage. Could have done that better – probably should have waited until the kids were in bed although they did leave me alone, but still distracting.

So overall, a bit of a beat up on myself. It looks okay from a distance and I know my neighbour will love it. But I think I might have to have another go at this, and make sure I take note of the lessons I learned.

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11 Comments

It looks gorgeous to me. Of course, your neighbor will love it who wouldn’t. Lucky neighbor, maybe I should move to your neighborhood. lol

Amazing work!!
The flowers are stunning!!

- Laura x

Laura Loukaides - Instagram.com/LauraLoukaides

I think it turned out stunning! Your flowers are so gorgeous!!

Toni, Pennsylvania, https://www.facebook.com/WhiteCraftyCakes

Thanks so much everyone. My neighbour was thrilled, and couldn’t see a thing wrong with it. I constantly looked at it with a critical eye…. but I guess that’s just what we do :-)

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your bridcage cake looks great. I learn a lesson with every single cakes. Infact i just overcooked a batch of cupcakes lol Your flowers are seriously stunning.

Tina, Australia, http://www.facebook.com/SweetTandCake