can any one give me a good idea or a piture of how to do a minnie mouse cake without using the minnie mouse pan? I need to make a cake to serve about 50 for my Grandaughters 2nd birthday next month.

I would say to try a frozen buttercream transfer. All you have to do is print out a photo of minnie mouse you like. The directions are on the website articles. It's a simple technique with great results.

You can make minnie small and place her on a larger cake with a cute red and white polka dot border. Good luck.

I did a minnie mouse cake by using a 2-layer round 8" cake with 2- 4" round cakes for ears. That would not be big enough, but you could use a 12" round with 6" ears or something like that. I drew her face right on the larger round cake and stuck a fondant bow on top.

This are some photos hope they helps

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Thanks for the ideas for the minnie mouse cake. I have only been doing cakes for a few months so I hope it turns out. I've been busy this week I had 7 easter cakes to do this week.I haven't had much time to look around for any pictures your advice will help alot.