Mini Pink Birthday Cake

Mini, 3.75" X 3.75". All buttercream. Similar to a purple mini I posted earlier this week. Unfortunately, chocolate crumbs came through to the frosting and the swiss dots (first time doing them) didn't work out. What did I do wrong? Hopefully, the 5 year old I'm giving it to will appreciate it :)

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Comments (22)

Eeyore16 on 26 Apr 2006 , 6:47pm

How beautiful. Nice roses.

fearlessbaker on 26 Apr 2006 , 6:53pm

I am a fool for anything mini. This is minifulous!!!

Monica0271 on 26 Apr 2006 , 6:55pm

I love it. Its so cute!

PinkPreppy on 26 Apr 2006 , 7:14pm

Your roses are beautiful!

umfalcon on 26 Apr 2006 , 7:15pm

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Anyone would appreciate it. I posted a question about dots yesterday and received some very good advice.

SimplyDenyse on 26 Apr 2006 , 7:21pm

very cute!!

cindww on 26 Apr 2006 , 7:58pm

Thanks for all the kind words. I'll check out the info about dots!

DiscoLady on 26 Apr 2006 , 10:24pm

Prett ycake! Crumb coating will help eliminate those buggers and a few seconds after applying your dots go back and lightly dab each one with your finger to slightly flatten. I think a smaller tip would work better also.

cindww on 26 Apr 2006 , 10:27pm

Discolady, thanks for the advice. I did do a crumb coat..I think because there were so many raw edges, it just picking up crumbs on the corners. I'll try a smaller tip next time :)

stephanie214 on 27 Apr 2006 , 1:07am

Stop being so hard on yourself, you did a wonderful job. For the crumb problem, put your cake in the freezer first for about 30 mins. and then do your crumb coat. Your roses and leaves are beautiful.

slynn on 29 Apr 2006 , 12:26am

im lovin the flowers. are they easier to do this way or in fondant?