After the last two weeks of utterly embarrassing pictures, I wanted to go for cuteness, so I present to you my 2nd Birthday. As you can see, I get my cake-making obsession from my mother, who probably got the idea for this bear cake form Women's Day or some other "ladie's" magazine of the day. I remember her reading them when I was little, and when we were older, we were allowed to pick the cake we wanted.
That table, that is now my outside table at the cottage. The one I refinished last summer.
I have the pattern for that exact cake! My mom made is for us and she saves everything, so she whipped out the instructions for my son's first birthday. Then she found the book it came from and I can now make a retro rocketship, a garbage truck and so many other kinds of cakes! Love the cute pic.
Posted by: Jodes | April 20, 2007 at 09:45 AM
Oh, I've been an obsessed cake baker since I was 12 years old but I've never tried making a teddy bear cake! Or any animal or creature for that matter. I think baking is just another wonderful way to get one's "craft on"! I mean, look at that beautiful use of, is that, coconut?
Posted by: Ali | April 20, 2007 at 10:57 AM
You are cute indeed, but, err, is that candle stuck in the bear's eye?
Posted by: c | April 20, 2007 at 11:41 AM
The poor bear never had a chance.
Posted by: Herb | April 20, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Holy cow, I know that cake!
My mom had a small book from some mail order somethingerother. It was full of sheet cake recipes and how to cut and decorate them into interesting shapes. I believe I had the bear, a hot-air balloon, and a lady bug.
Posted by: Julia | April 23, 2007 at 03:38 PM
I had that same cake when I was either 2 or 3. I have pictures with it!
Too funny!
Posted by: CN | April 24, 2007 at 03:36 PM