Hi , I was asked to do a belly cake for a shower this month the only pan i have is the ball pan, not the soccer pan, can this be used? and what would i make the boobs out of, i thought cupcakes , And she wants it all buttercream, I thought i would star it in and use fondant pieces, Any ideals on what pan i could use would be of great help , and would it look ok in BC? i thought i would lay it on top of a sheet cake she needs to serve around 30. I also have a large mixing bowl from pampered chef . Thanks everyone

do you have a large stainless steel or oven-proof bowl you can bake in?

sure, why not

I've done one in all buttercream. I think it's in my gallery...And you can use any dome shaped pan. I've even used a bundt pan before and filled the hole w/a cupcake. I use cupcakes for the boobs, turn the upside down and cut of the square edges. I have a tutorial on my webpage www.babycakescakecakedecorating.com where you can see what I mean.

For all buttercream, if you want it smooth instead of stars, you can trace around the the boobs, belly and where the dress flows on a cake board and cut it all out. Put this on top of another board and ice around the entire shaped. Build up w/ lots of icing the gaps between the cake on the board. The melvira smoothing method works great for this.

Hi, I am also getting ready to make one of these cakes also. I am using the wilton ball pan for the belly and I bought the mini Ball pan for the breasts. I am using my oval shaped cake pan for the bottom cake. HTH's Here is a link to a beautiful belly cake I found here on CC done by Ctorno. GL

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1213491

the pampered chef batter bowl would work

[/quote]OMG Thanks i was wondering about the boobs i knew that they should be smooth, I may try one this weekend just to see what happens, I dont understand about cutting out the shape? Sorry[/quote]

When I get home this evening I will send you a picture of the smooth all buttercream cake I did. It's not in my gallery, sorry. It was on top of a half sheet cake like you want to do. I missed that initially so that will eleminate the need for some of what I said. Hopefully though the pic will help my explanation. I will try and be a bit more precise...sorry! TTUL

I'm so sorry I CAN'T FIND THE PICTURE! My ma is checking some other photo cards. I can't believe that it is just missing! I don't know what happened to it.

I'll try my best to explain. On my tutorial, step 6, imagine that you've placed another board between the cake and the foil covered board. The board in between the cake and foil board is the exact shape of the belly and boobs, all the way around with about 1/4 inch of board extending past the cake. Where the fondant would cover the gap between the boobs and the gap between the boobs on the side and the belly (like where a belt would go across), make sure to cut around this space into this space. Ice the cake over smooth using the 1/4 inch edge of the board as a guide to build up the icing and keep it even. Add icing on the board below the belly where the dress would be. I smoothed my cake with the Melvira method and Viva paper towels where the paint roller wouldn't fit. I hope this helps some more.

I will keep looking for the pic!

Found it!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Thanks, I hope it helps you.

The belly cake can be made several ways. My way, since the begining was just to use two round cakes stacked in whatever size you'll need for the amount of people. Then you carve it in the shape of a belly...pretty easy! I use two larger cupcakes for the boobs and carve them a little to resemble the look.
I have made 4 belly cakes, and I am still getting orders for more. I love them!!
Heres my belly cakes...
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1484562.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1536049.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1290306.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1211441.html

Good luck, you got some good help here!!

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Found it!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Thanks, I hope it helps you.

Thank You torysgirl87 i see what you mean now, Im thinking i may use some fondant pieces for the dress ruffle at the bottom and aroung the top under the boobs to tie it all in, Was it hard to get the icing smooth? Especially around the Boobs
Thanks

I do think fondant is prettier. Like you, the client insisted on all buttercream and she was extremely happy with this result. It wasn't hard to smooth the icing. I used Melvira's method, the paint roller. This is my favorite method. Where the paint roller wouldn't fit I used a viva paper towel and my fingers.[/quote

I use the roller too! Love it, I think im going to practice this weekend , The pan i have is the 3D wilton ball pan, you know the one with 2 pieces and you stick them together with icing if you want a whole round one, This is going to be interesting (: I thought about starring in the dress and making the boobs smooth, then adding the fondant accents to the dress like a bow and a ruffle at the bottom, Will let you know how it turns out, I have to take care of my Mother and work full time as well so my plate is pretty full right now, sometimes i get discouraged and want to quit making cakes all together but when i do one and it turns out really good, i think yes i can do this, Wedding cakes make me nerverse i have one for June but its for a friend of mine and its only 3 stacked so i think im going to not do wedding cakes may put my pans on EBay See"ya thanks for the help .

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Found it!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Thanks, I hope it helps you.

Thank You torysgirl87 i see what you mean now, Im thinking i may use some fondant pieces for the dress ruffle at the bottom and aroung the top under the boobs to tie it all in, Was it hard to get the icing smooth? Especially around the Boobs
Thanks

I do think fondant is prettier. Like you, the client insisted on all buttercream and she was extremely happy with this result. It wasn't hard to smooth the icing. I used Melvira's method, the paint roller. This is my favorite method. Where the paint roller wouldn't fit I used a viva paper towel and my fingers.[/quote

I use the roller too! Love it, I think im going to practice this weekend , The pan i have is the 3D wilton ball pan, you know the one with 2 pieces and you stick them together with icing if you want a whole round one, This is going to be interesting (: I thought about starring in the dress and making the boobs smooth, then adding the fondant accents to the dress like a bow and a ruffle at the bottom, Will let you know how it turns out, I have to take care of my Mother and work full time as well so my plate is pretty full right now, sometimes i get discouraged and want to quit making cakes all together but when i do one and it turns out really good, i think yes i can do this, Wedding cakes make me nerverse i have one for June but its for a friend of mine and its only 3 stacked so i think im going to not do wedding cakes may put my pans on EBay See"ya thanks for the help .

Please share a pic with me. The fondant ruffle will be a nice touch. Don't be discouraged. You will be surprised how simple this cake is to make. From start to finish on the decorating I can get it done in 30 minutes. I only use 1/2 of the 3D pan (I have a Betty Crocker bake n fill). My first one I used the 3D wilton egg and the cake slid off the board onto the floor! Half of it rests flat on the board.

You sound like me. I have a full plate (several jobs, family, ministry, etc) and often get discouraged too. I've sold my pans off before on ebay. I limit my work to the equipment I have and REFUSE to buy something new at this point. Now is only accept cakes when I can/want to or when people say, "Do whatever you want" or "Just do something simple". I've tried to give it up but I can't. DH says he knows deep down I just love it. I use it as an outlet now rather than a money making venture. This takes the edge off. Best wishes and take care! Don't forget to share a pic.[/i]

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Found it!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Thanks, I hope it helps you.

Thank You torysgirl87 i see what you mean now, Im thinking i may use some fondant pieces for the dress ruffle at the bottom and aroung the top under the boobs to tie it all in, Was it hard to get the icing smooth? Especially around the Boobs
Thanks

I do think fondant is prettier. Like you, the client insisted on all buttercream and she was extremely happy with this result. It wasn't hard to smooth the icing. I used Melvira's method, the paint roller. This is my favorite method. Where the paint roller wouldn't fit I used a viva paper towel and my fingers.[/quote

I use the roller too! Love it, I think im going to practice this weekend , The pan i have is the 3D wilton ball pan, you know the one with 2 pieces and you stick them together with icing if you want a whole round one, This is going to be interesting (: I thought about starring in the dress and making the boobs smooth, then adding the fondant accents to the dress like a bow and a ruffle at the bottom, Will let you know how it turns out, I have to take care of my Mother and work full time as well so my plate is pretty full right now, sometimes i get discouraged and want to quit making cakes all together but when i do one and it turns out really good, i think yes i can do this, Wedding cakes make me nerverse i have one for June but its for a friend of mine and its only 3 stacked so i think im going to not do wedding cakes may put my pans on EBay See"ya thanks for the help .

Please share a pic with me. The fondant ruffle will be a nice touch. Don't be discouraged. You will be surprised how simple this cake is to make. From start to finish on the decorating I can get it done in 30 minutes. I only use 1/2 of the 3D pan (I have a Betty Crocker bake n fill). My first one I used the 3D wilton egg and the cake slid off the board onto the floor! Half of it rests flat on the board.

You sound like me. I have a full plate (several jobs, family, ministry, etc) and often get discouraged too. I've sold my pans off before on ebay. I limit my work to the equipment I have and REFUSE to buy something new at this point. Now is only accept cakes when I can/want to or when people say, "Do whatever you want" or "Just do something simple". I've tried to give it up but I can't. DH says he knows deep down I just love it. I use it as an outlet now rather than a money making venture. This takes the edge off. Best wishes and take care! Don't forget to share a pic.[/i]

Thank You , have a wonderful day!