Birthdays and My Attempts in Making Birthday Cakes!
I had my 36th birthday recently (yeah yeah, I am THAT young, haha).
We had a big family gathering, a nice birthday dinner, and a birthday cake bought for me too!
Having been living away from my family for more than 2 decades, … yes, it’s nice to have such a ‘celebration’ with the big family.
And talking about birthday cakes, … do you know anyone who makes cakes for his/her own birthdays?
I do!
And I’m always wowed by them, because errr, … I simply find it too time consuming and troublesome to make a cake for myself =)
I’d probably just go out and buy a small one, hehe.
But, spending the time and effort to make a cake for my own family? Sure!
(I know I’m a total amateur, not a baker nor a decorator, but I hope my kids get to see how their Mommy makes the effort in attempting to make something personal for them on their special day)
And btw, here are some of my past experimental birthday cakes :
I know I’m a total amateur, not a baker nor a decorator, but I hope my kids get to see how their Mommy makes the effort in attempting to make something personal for them on their special day
(PS: Didn’t bake any cake for Anya this year as it coincided with our big move to Jakarta. We bought mini donuts instead to share with her friends =)
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And and and. Sooo happy that I managed to make one for Brie’s birthday last May!
Brie’s first birthday cake made by Mommy! *YAY*
We had a ‘combined’ birthday gathering with my friends’ kids’ birthdays, and we had this arrangement : one friend baked the 3 cakes, I ‘decorated’ them all with fondant.
A one-year-old girl, a 4-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl.
One of my mad attempts again, I know.
BUT, hey hey hey … the cakes turned out looking alright, I think =)
Totally never thought of making more than one birthday cake at a time!
Yes, I slept very little for a few good days, but interestingly, when it’s all over, it felt … rewarding.
(It’s true when the Bible says, it’s more blessed to give than to receive!)
And, am so thankful too for this friend of ours – who’s also a Mom of three with no live-in domestic helper – who baked all three yummy cakes : Cheese, Strawberry and Chocolate!
You know, I’ll say … it’s random challenging episodes in life such as this that makes our lives as fulltime mommy even more interesting! =)
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The cakes look lovely Leonny. And it is so nice to see pics of you guys with a big family around 🙂
Thank youu … =D Yeah, I hardly post pics with my parents and grandparents here on the blog =)
Wow! Despite the move, you decorated 3 cakes for a single occasion! Great effort and it makes the celebration all the more meaningful. Am sure your kids and hubby feel very blessed by your dedication and sacrifice. Blessed Birthday again to you too Leonny! 🙂
Thanks Angie, also for the birthday greetings! =D
I often get told by others to just go and buy the cakes, since it’s simpler and faster that way. Cakes look nicer too. Though I have nothing against those who do go and buy birthday cakes (I did too for many years), now that I’ve tried baking our own cakes (and they end up alright and edible hehe), I thought I should try and do it every year for the family … making it a family tradition ?
=)
i have always admired your cakes – made with love & looked soooo good… i really can’t be bothered with making fondant now… i prefer piping icing… easy way out i guess 😉
Thanks Sandra for the sweet, encouraging words … =)
This time round I used ready made fondant bought from a baking store because apparently white coloured marshmallows can’t be easily found here in supermarkets. Actually, haven’t seen any around!
I did buy pink-green striped marshmallows at first to make my fondant, we even separated the pink from the green buy cutting out the fondant pieces! But, ewwww … the colour was so dull and ugly, I then made it to black-coloured fondant to make the train tracks and figurine’s hair haha
Have yet to try piping icing again …hmmm … =) sounds difficult somehow =)
Wow they look amazing! I’m attempting to make my girl a cake this thursday! Can share your fondant recipe?? Haha thanks in advance =) Oh yah, and wish me luck!
Hi Madeline,
Thanks! =)
This time round I didn’t make my own marshmallow fondant like I used to because apparently, white coloured marshmallows are not that commonly found at supermarkets here. So, we used ready made fondant bought from a baking store for these 3 cakes.
How I made the marshmallow fondant was shared in the comment section in this post (ie. when I made Vai’s 4th birthday cake)
http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/09/the-story-and-plans-behind-vais-4th-birthday-cake/
Some pics of the ‘making of’ can be seen here :
(when I made Anya’s 7th bday cake)
http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2011/03/the-making-of-anyas-7th-birthday-rapunzel-cake/
All the best with the cake making!! Jia yo!! =)
Wow a home baked cake, that’s is so sweet and full of love. I’m no where near even perfecting my cupcakes yet, so I’m not even going to attempt to bake for Sophie’s birthday. Your decorated cakes look lovely.
Thanks Susan! =D
The first time I attempted to make a cake, I eventually went with those ready made cake mix bought from supermarkets =) and decorated it using fresh cream … =)
Totally had no idea how to bake anything. Never done in my whole life.
AND at the time, we had no oven too, so I ‘steamed’ the cake! haha.
Went through ups and downs along the way, and I shared i here : http://www.oureverydaythings.com/2010/03/the-story-behind-anyas-6th-birthday-cakes/
=)