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Little Fella's First Birthday Cake


I can't believe that our little fella turned one yesterday.

I have no idea where the last year has gone, but I know that what I have at the end of it makes me very proud and a very lucky mummy.


I tried making Sam's birthday cake and then decorating it with sugarpaste - this is the first one I've attempted. I made my normal chocolate cake (find the recipe here).


I crumb coated it using some chocolate buttercream, then used some coloured Regalice in turquoise and orange to create a present effect.

Sorry - couldn't get to it to take a decent daylight photo before it was eaten!
I was pleased with how I managed to smooth the blue over the whole cake - as long as I used patience and gently smoothed it into place it didn't break. I made spots for the 'paper' and a matching bow and gift tag, which I then painted Sam's name on.


It's not perfect I know, but for a first attempt I was really pleased with it and so thought I would share it with you.


It was, of course, more for us than Sam. But I think he enjoyed his first taste of chocolate cake.



Happy Birthday Sam.

I can't wait to see how the next year goes.

Love,

Mummy x
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  1. Anonymous27 September, 2012 20:25

    Brilliant attempt! Gorgeous cake. Happy Birthday Sam!!

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  2. Hello27 September, 2012 21:51

    A fantastic first attempt, I think it would take me 10 attempts to get my cake anyway near as good as yours x

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour01 October, 2012 20:37

      Aww, thank you Miss F - maybe I just had beginners' luck? :) x

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  3. Jo27 September, 2012 22:38

    That last photo is brilliant. Sam definitely looks like he enjoyed his chocolate cake. Your cake looks lovely, certainly doesn't show that it's your first attempt at sugarpaste.

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour01 October, 2012 20:41

      Thanks Jo - he does look so happy doesn't he?

      I was pleased with how the sugarpaste went. I've only used it for making flowers or leaves using cutters before - never tried a whole cake. Was worried about smoothing it so you don't get folds. I'm relieved it turned out OK. :)

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  4. Magnolia Verandah28 September, 2012 12:32

    This looks great! What wonderful colours - Sam looks like it was perfect for him.

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour01 October, 2012 20:42

      Thanks - that's lovely and I'm glad you like it. I thought they were a bit garish at first, but they definitely grew on me. :)

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  5. Laura loves cakes29 September, 2012 14:31

    Your cake looks pretty perfect to me...I can't believe it was your first attempt! Lovely idea to make a little parcel too! :-)

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour01 October, 2012 20:44

      Thanks Laura - I have a long way to go to match your creations, but I was pleased with my first go. :)

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  6. Kim29 September, 2012 17:06

    There are two things about this post that I don't believe! 1) it was your first attempt. 2) it's not perfect. Looks pretty darn perfect to me! I absolutely love present cakes, and with dots on even better! Gorgeous photo of the two of you aswell. Happy birthday Sam!

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour01 October, 2012 20:46

      Aww, thanks Kim. I did nearly have a disaster as the buttercream began to soften the sugarpaste and I had massive bubbles over the surface. Managed to remedy that, though, so it didn't show. It was definitelky a learning experience! :)

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  7. The Caked Crusader30 September, 2012 16:26

    Happy birthday Sam - what a lucky boy to have such a gorgeous cake for his first birthday. You've set a precedent now and he'll want one every year!

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour01 October, 2012 20:48

      Thanks CC - my other two have already put in orders for theirs so I will definitely have lots of practice.:)

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  8. Baking Addict30 October, 2012 11:44

    Happy (belated) birthday to Sam! What a gorgeous cake - you should be proud of yourself! I can't wait to see his 2nd birthday cake :)

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour02 November, 2012 09:42

      Thanks Ros - I think I'd better get planning it now ;)

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