I made these cakes for our oldest 3rd birthday, the small 8X8 cake was for his daycare. The large one for the party. They were both covered in buttercream I just free handed the design upside down style for better perspective. I also made the train cookies & let the kids decorate them during the party, some ate them right there, others took them home in cookie bags to show! I was great. ( Cakes made in 2005)