Happy Birthday Ethan!!
We celebrated Ethan's birthday a day early with his grandmas and grandpas here for a small party. Last year I made a race track cake for his birthday and thought he'd want a different theme this year, but was very clear that he wanted a Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen cake (when he has the new paint job). He was so excited watching the process of his cake being made, and was very particular about all the details on his cake.
I've only used fondant for a cake once before, years ago, so I was a little nervous to try it again. This fondant recipe was very simple. It was made of marshmallow, water, and powdered sugar.
Kyle made the cactuses (yes, the green blobs are cactuses). It was a lot of fun to make but took all Saturday to put together. It was all worth it though to see how much Ethan loved it.
We celebrated Ethan's birthday a day early with his grandmas and grandpas here for a small party. Last year I made a race track cake for his birthday and thought he'd want a different theme this year, but was very clear that he wanted a Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen cake (when he has the new paint job). He was so excited watching the process of his cake being made, and was very particular about all the details on his cake.
I've only used fondant for a cake once before, years ago, so I was a little nervous to try it again. This fondant recipe was very simple. It was made of marshmallow, water, and powdered sugar.
Kyle made the cactuses (yes, the green blobs are cactuses). It was a lot of fun to make but took all Saturday to put together. It was all worth it though to see how much Ethan loved it.
Ethan did a pretty good job blowing out the candles, but his aim was a little off so Grandma Taylor helped a little.
We asked Ethan which slice he wanted and he said he wanted the big "95" on top which just happened to be the exact middle of the cake.
It is great that Ethan is now a pro at opening presents and that he gets so excited about it. Most of his presents were from Disney's Cars, as it is still his greatest obsession.
We asked Ethan which slice he wanted and he said he wanted the big "95" on top which just happened to be the exact middle of the cake.
It is great that Ethan is now a pro at opening presents and that he gets so excited about it. Most of his presents were from Disney's Cars, as it is still his greatest obsession.
10 comments:
That cake is just amazing. Let me just say "WOW", I would not want to cut into it. Looks like he had a fun day with grandparents. Happy Birthday Ethan!
Looks like Ethan had fun! How cute that he's opening up Cars gifts while wearing Toy Story boots!
And Jen, the cake is fantastic! Fabulous detail and color and, well, everything! You're building big expectations for future birthday cakes ;)
Happy 3rd Birthday Ethan! Time goes by so fast. Love the cake Jen, you did a great job!!
I can't believe he's 3 already!! Seems like yesterday we were chatting at your baby shower. So, can I just hire you out for my kids' birthday cakes? That cake is AMAZING!! I love Ethan's Cars collection. He's growing up so much. Happy Birthday Ethan!
You did a wonderful job on making the cake. You are very talented. It sounds like he had a great birthday.
Holy cow --- that cake is the most amazing cake that I have ever seen!! Awesome job!!! And Happy Birthday Ethan!!
Wow, very impressive- looks like it was worth all the work. How funny he wanted to eat right from the middle! That cracks me up. Happy Birthday, Ethan!
SERIOUSLY impressive cake! Looks like the most ideal Cars party any obsessed-with-Cars three year old could even dream of. Great job!
You did a great job, Jen. I'm sure Ethan was thrilled with it! Glad you were able to have some family over to celebrate.
holy.cow! That cake is even more amazing than I imagined after hearing about it. I'm in total awe!
And happy birthday, Ethan!
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