cake, please.

so i’m still learning my way around the kitchen … one day i hope to be known for my delicious meals! but for now, i’m sticking with what i know: aesthetically pleasing. ; )

for my dad’s 50th birthday, i wanted to make him a special cake … and i found some pretty awesome inspiration from January’s Martha Stewart Living Magazine. (if you don’t get the magazine, you can check out this site for the full how-to)

for those of you who are more kitchen-experienced than i (or have more time to play than i did …) you can make your cake’s and buttercream from scratch …  the recipes for which can also be found at the link above).  i, on the other hand, was a little more pressed for time, and therefore went with boxed cake mixes and store-bought buttercream : )  also, i ordered my choice of colored m&m’s from http://www.mymms.com/

this cake was extremely fun to make and eat … but be forewarned, it takes a meticulous hand and eye … and quite a bit of time, if you’re a somewhat slow, detailed person like myself.    so if you’re willing, go for it!   i definitely recommend it, and your cake eaters/viewers will love it as well! : )

here is my process, in photos …