I made this cake for my great nephew. Its the first time that I've done a cake shaped like a number. I did it all freehand and its 40cms (16") long. Its a bit crooked and I couldn't get the buttercream smooth but I think its ok. Its vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream. It has sugarpaste stars,shapes, balloons,letters and hearts. The balloon strings are liquorice. I cut around the picture then laminated it.