What a Character!! (or two)

After a month long dry spell I finally had reason and opportunity to make some new creations.  Last week a friend's daughter celebrated her Eighth grade graduation by seeing the new Shrek movie with a few friends. In honor of the occasion I created a standing 3D version of Gingy in his gladiator costume.  This was quite a feat and I learned a lot of new skills from the construction of this cake. Gingy was a Vanilla Cake with a Vanilla Italian Meringue Buttercream, covered in fondant.

The second cake was made for my son's 18th birthday.  He has always been a Tigger fan, and since his first birthday cake had a Tigger theme, I wanted to use Tigger for this cake as well. I didn't want the cake to be too juvenile, though. I mean let's face it, this cake wasn't meant for my sweet little baby who was just learning to walk.  Now my son is a grown man, taller than I, and quick with a sarcastic comment!  Since he happens to like sushi I tried to find a way to combine the two themes.  With the help of some friends on a cake decorating board I decided to pattern my cake after a movie promo idea for Finding Nemo 2, and thus Tigger Sushi was born.  Jeremy loved both the idea and his chosen flavor.  The sushi rolls were made of Fudge Kahlua Cake and a Kahlua Italian Meringue Buttercream, wrapped and decorated in fondant.

Have a Tiggerific day!!