Okay, as a skating newbie, I decided I had to do a little research in order to make this cake. In fact, the only time I was ever on a skateboard (many, many years ago!) I fell off, sprained my wrist, and had to postpone my cello recital. Oh yes, I was cool!
What I discovered is that skaters have a language all their own. There are even dictionaries filled with skate slang. So, without further ado, let me describe for you how I "busted a trick" while making this cake. I used sugar paste to make the board and went "old school" with the buttercream icing. In order to prevent the skateboard from catching some "air" I anchored it with a few skewers, but I did make sure I added the logos of the birthday boy's favorite skate brands - DC and Tony Hawk. I hope that Connor is really "stoked" when he sees his cake.
Wow!!!! I always love to look at your work - you are gifted at what you do. My son (turning 8 next month) just told me the other day that he'd love to have a skateboard cake for his birthday...even the D/C (Converse??) logo. How I wish you were closeby to order one (I'm in Russia, so basically, I might as well be on the moon!). I can't even begin to imagine making one...there is no fondant in Russia (that I know of), so it's pretty much impossible. But I'll show him the photo of yours...I know he'll love just looking at it!!!!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for those nice words! I wish I were closer to you so I could make one of these for your son. Hope he has a really happy birthday!
Dude...your is cake sick! Love the flames.
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I love when others get into the theme with me - thanks, Val!
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