As editors of Cake Central Magazine, we come across countless  inspiring things every day. From cakemakers’ stories to wedding inspiration to cool new products, we want to share a few of our favorite finds with you every week. Bright birthday cakes and fun characters caught our eye this week, and as always, inspired designs that blend tradition with innovation. Here are this week’s Friday Faves!

Jackie’s Faves

By april-liza
My Wizard of Oz themed cake done in a steampunk style. This cake is what I imagined Dorothy and the Tin Man’s cake would look like if they ever got married A labour of love as this took what felt like millions of hours!The map of Oz is all hand drawn with an edible pen, the shoes and tin heart are made of modelling chocolate. The cake filled balloon is covered with a sugar veil net, and the basket is good ol’ fashioned basket weave with royal icing.

Have you seen this amazing Wizard of Oz Steampunk cake by april_liza? The moment I saw it went straight into my faves!

Leanne’s Faves

I love movies with talking animals, but Ratatouille takes it to the next level… talking animals that cook! odrycakes’ cake truly captures the fun of Remy and Alfredo Linguini, great job!

Grace’s Faves

http://cakecentral.com/g/i/3062079/18th-birthday-cake-based-on-the-invitation/

I would have been pumped to see this cake on the table at my 18th birthday party! CeridwenR did a great job of balancing lots of bright colors and making the invitation inspiration her own.

Kari’s Faves

Carousel Cake By megan1979
I made this carousel cake for my Daughters 1st Birthday. There was a small turntable hidden in the top tier and the Carousel slowly rotated.

This vintage carousel birthday cake by Megan1979 is absolutely darling. The detailed tiers are intricate yet playful, and I am so impressed by the rotating carousel top!

Alyssa’s Faves

I have been a huge Hello Kitty fan for as long as I can remember, so I was instantly in awe when I saw this pink, girly Hello Kitty cake. mfruchey did an incredible job with the delicate, feminine petal ruffles and the intricately patterned second tier. Plus, the Hello Kitty figures are spot on!