Bowling Cake
After signing up for my class I began thinking who I can make a cake for and the first person whose Birthday is after my classes start is Alison. Last year she had a bowling party and I thought she very well could just do that again this year or have a swim party. So I searched the internet and found a bowling pin and ball cake; as well as, a cake that was a pair of flip flops. Both that I thought were super cute and saved them into my “Favorites.” Well, she told me today what she is doing for her 7th birthday (hard to believe she is 7 already, I feel like she is still the shy 2.5 year old I just meet- will minus the shy part ;)) Since, she decided on a bowling party with her first grade friends, I knew the cake would be perfect for her and fun for me to make as a surprise to her.
But, as I shared with my facebook friends- Friday I had a cake F.A.I.L when I was bored and decided to make a cake. I was attempting a layered round cake which was fine besides one of the layers not wanting to come out of the pan and crumpling in my hand L
So with all that said- I thought before I talk everything over with Lee Anne I better make sure I can make this cake. Today, after I was done with makeup work from missing 4 days of school I started baking.
The directions I am using call for 2- 13x9x2 inch pan; however, I am only using 1 (I am making it smaller cause I need to get the template blown up a little in order to make a larger size, or it may just be perfect at this size, I shall see in a couple of hours when I am all done.) I know, my mom and Aunt Cristy will make fun of me but I used a box mix again. Sorry to disappoint- find me a good white cake mix recipe and I’ll be happy to make one from scratch.
Since, I am uncreative and unskilled I opted to buy the Wilton sports ball cake pan with my 40% off coupon at Michaels’, to make the bowling ball that will sit on top of the pins. I read the directions for the pan and it said to use shortening, flour, and a pastry brush instead of Pam- good thing I had all of that.
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| One down..... |
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| One to go.... |
As I sit here and write I keep getting up and checking on the ball as its baking away and the rectangular pan is cooling. I really want it all to be done that way I can frost everything and see the final outcome.
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| Seeing how the templete looks (the pins are from Word's collection of clipart) |
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| Ready to cut |
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| Cutting is done... |
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| Crum Coat.... |
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| Pins are done... |
Sadly, I didn't take any pictures of the ball before I cut it down to fit the pins. Oh, well...
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| This is the color of the bowling ball and writing- its light purple with a little pink |
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| Here is it... I practiced my writing as well |
Will it is now almost 9pm and I am all done with the cake. I like it although I am not pleased with the frosting along the edges, but that will take time to make perfect J
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