Safari Cake

by Kerri Johnson
(Lusby, MD)

side view of cake

This safari cake was for our godson Aiden's baby shower

Let me first start by saying that I love creating new cakes and seeing what I can do! I started cakes when I lost my first child. It was something to keep me occupied and focused. I found out that I really had a knack for cake decorating and loved it!!!

My Inspiration

The cake was inspired by my own story. Ive been married for 3 years now. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby. In the past year, I have had 2 miscarriages in the first trimester. Everyone knows how much we want a child.

We are praying that God blesses us with a healthy baby soon. In the meantime two of my friends found out they were pregnant at the same time I had been. They asked my husband and I to be the god parents of their children. Of course we accepted.

About The Safari Cake

I made a 3 tier cake, vanilla and strawberry. I used 3 pillars between the bottom and middle layer, then just placed the top layer on.

Fondant Cake Decorating Tips

The animals I made out of fondant. I have learned that you have to make these items at least 2 weeks ahead of time to give them time to harden. They also melt on top of a cake if left on too long. So Ive learned to refrigerate them when they are on the actual cake.

Next I placed the animals on with sticking a lollipop stick through he bottom of it, that way it stands up on the cake.

This safari cake was a HUGE hit at the baby shower!!

Thank you Kerri for your very touching story and your awesome cake entry. We wish you all the best and hope that you have a healthy baby soon.