This is the first cake I have ever made. It took me forever to put the stars on teh cake. Writing too small. I had my 16 yo stepson & his friend cheering me on until 1 AM, when I let them eat the left over frosting. It's an exact replica. My husband is very patriotic and LOVED his cake. The waitress kept coming over to look at it & didn't believe I made it. That was the best compliment I could have gotten and the reason I made a second cake the following week. Choc w/ Bavarian Creme filling & BC