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My sister-in-law said she wanted a farm cake again this year. It was a multiple birthday for male and female, young and older so I made a cow for each one. They raise tobacco so I put on some tobacco plants which turned into a joke at the party since we let the little kids "chew" the tobacco plants. This cake was so much work but a lot of fun.

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Comments (32)

KathysCC on 1 Oct 2007 , 11:53pm

Love this cake and love the tractor...how did you make it? Going into my favorites! :D

KathysCC on 1 Oct 2007 , 11:54pm

Can you also tell us how you made the sign, fences and tobacco leaves? I really just love this cake!

Katie-Bug on 2 Oct 2007 , 7:17am

Oh my gosh! You did such a good job on the characters! WOW

mariak on 2 Oct 2007 , 4:10pm

Thanks! The tractor is made out of one piece of fondant, the steering wheel is a toothpick covered in fondant with a circle of fondant for the wheel. For the wood pieces I used tan fondant and used a toothpick to make the lines and then mixed a darker paint from vanilla and brown to paint over it. The leaves were done the same way for the veins.

mgdqueen on 2 Oct 2007 , 4:39pm

such a cute little cow!!!

pastryjen on 2 Oct 2007 , 4:39pm

He is so cute!

Cakegirl20 on 2 Oct 2007 , 5:01pm

:D He's Sooooo cute! Nice job!

Dixiegal01 on 3 Oct 2007 , 12:02pm

I would also love to know your instructions, I've got a shower in November and would really like to use this design, [email protected] Thanks so much for sharing!

Suzy40 on 3 Oct 2007 , 1:48pm

Your writing is simply stunning , how did you do this

cherylgeorge on 3 Oct 2007 , 2:29pm

beautifully done !! i would also know your instructions on the baby! thanks [email protected]

cvalentin on 3 Oct 2007 , 2:56pm

Loving this cake. Could you please also send me directions on the baby. My email addy is [email protected]

holliewest on 3 Oct 2007 , 3:42pm

Could I also get the directions? Your work is awesome!

joyofcakes on 20 Oct 2007 , 9:13pm

awsome job :)

elvis on 3 Oct 2007 , 5:10pm

Such a sweet design, and I LOVE the writing!

mariak on 3 Oct 2007 , 5:55pm

Thanks so much everyone. My e-mail is down right now so I will just explain it here. It is so easy! I roll a ball for the head the I use the end of a round tip for the eyes. the size depends on how big your head is. For the mouth I just use the bigger end of the tip you use for the eyes. I rolled a tiny ball for the nose and another one for the ear that I flatened and cut in half. I made the bow and attatched the curl onto the bow with a little water. Running out of room.....

mariak on 3 Oct 2007 , 5:59pm

I mixed a little pink with vanilla and dabbed it on the check. The hand is a flatened oval that I used a knife to indent for the fingers. The body was easy since you don't see it. I just got the basic shape and made the butt part higher since most babies sleep that way. The blanket I just made a square and used the Wilton fondant tool that has different wheels on it to make the stiching. I used a toothpick for the fringe and brushed it all with pearl luster dust. I hope that helps.

mariak on 3 Oct 2007 , 6:02pm

Forgot about the writing. :P I print out a font in the size I need for all of the words. The I place them on the cake the way I want them. As I am writing on the cake I move each word above were it will be and copy the letters. This way I copy it just like the font and I can keep the size right and I use the edge of the paper to keep my writing straight.

cinjam on 3 Oct 2007 , 6:56pm

Just wonderful & thank for the tips on writing. I will try that the next time (my writing is pitiful)

ceshell on 2 Oct 2007 , 7:45pm

It's adorable. Love the significance behind the cute cows, and the little touches too (like the feed bags...) Darling!

mommy2owen on 2 Oct 2007 , 9:14pm

wow, that does look like a lot of work, but you did an awesome job! The cows are adorable and I love all the little details. :)

cwcopeland on 2 Oct 2007 , 10:39pm

This is such a cute cake. I love everything about it. Great job!!!

skeeters on 2 Oct 2007 , 10:47pm

The detail is great. All the cows look so perfect. Love it!!

kandio63 on 3 Oct 2007 , 2:08am

very cute. great work of art.

laly on 3 Oct 2007 , 2:20am

Love it!

tinatchou on 3 Oct 2007 , 2:31am

Can you tell me how you made the baby? I have a cake this weekend and would love to add this. Please email instruction to [email protected]. Thanks so much!