Alice in Wonderland Cake

by Jacqueline M.
(Birmingham, AL)

A Very Merry Unbirthday to You!

A Very Merry Unbirthday to You!

This is an Alice and Wonderland cake that I made for a 6 year old's birthday.


INSPIRATION
Inspiration was easy here! With Alice and Wonderland being a childhood favorite- inspiration was all around me. I wanted to incorporate the Chester Cat, painting the roses red, cards, the eat me message, and the wonderful pastel colors from the movie that are so friendly for a 6 year old birthday cake.

I decided to make it a topsy turvy cake with the bottom tier being the Chester cat face, the top looking like the candy that Alice ate in the beginning of the movie that made her grow and shrink, and then added decorative features from the movie like daisy's, roses, cards, etc.

CAKE DECORATING TECHNIQUES
The first thing that I did in terms of decorating was to start making the daisies and Chester Cat face when the cakes were in the oven. This allows them to be ready when it's time to decorate the cake, literally saving you an hour!

I made the daisies by using a Wilton flower cutout and putting them in the Wilton shape bowls. I then put a small ball of yellow fondant in the middle of each flower. Once hardened, these flowers will have the perfect shape.

I then rolled out handful of fondant and by using a fondant cutter cut out the Chester Cat's mouth. Set aside. After hardened take a Food Writer black marker and draw on the teeth. I then rolled out a small piece of yellow fondant, black fondant, and dark purple fondant.

Take a medium sized circle cutout and make the large yellow eyes. Use the small circle cutout and make the black pupils. Put the black pupils on the yellow eyes. Set aside.

Take a small piece of the purple fondant and make the nose. After hardened a bit take the black Food Writer marker and draw on the nostrils.

Once you cover the bottom tier with light purple fondant, use everything you made and decorate away! On the top tier, roll red pieces of fondant to make the roses. Cut out a square piece of fondant for the happy birthday note and set in a large Wilton Shape bowl. Let sit. After formed, then write the birthday message with the black food writer.


RECIPE
This cake was strawberry with an amazing chuncky white chocolate icing.
INGREDIENTS:
6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup butter, cut in pieces
1 cup powdered sugar

PREPARATION:
Microwave white chocolate and cream in medium bowl on high for 1 1/2 minutes until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until white chocolate is completely melted. Cool to room temperature. Beat butter and sugar gradually into cooled mixture on high speed until light and fluffy.

ACCOMPLISHMENT
I cannot tell you how it felt when I finished this cake. I couldn't stop going over to the box and opening it up so I could look at it. I must have taken a thousand pictures. I felt like a photographer photographing a beautiful women:
Work it! Growl like a tiger! ha ha.

I honestly feel like I created a priceless piece of art. When I dropped the cake off the mother of the 6 year old started crying. She said that it exceeded all her expectations. It was a proud moment.

Wow Jaqueline! You should be proud because your Alice in Wonderland cake is fantastic! Your story is wonderful and the instructions and recipe is an added plus to your entry. Thank you so much for entering and taking the time to write up a great page here.

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Sep 21, 2011
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Love this Cake!
by: Melinda

I love the unique features of this cake, it's creative, fun and looks so yummy!

Sep 21, 2011
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Love it
by: Anonymous

Love the cake. What's weird I had a dream about the cat last night. you should definitely win. Now I know who to call for cool cakes.

Courtney

Sep 21, 2011
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Love it!
by: Megan

As a fan of the book I love the inspiration!! Wish my mom would have thrown me a rockin' Alice party at 6!!

Sep 21, 2011
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wow
by: matt foster

it looks amazing!! great job

Sep 21, 2011
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fun cake
by: Cathy LaCharite

Don't know what to say except that the cake is beautiful, fun, and something anyone who is a real kid or a kid at heart would love. I prefer chocolate but it sounds good anyway. Love the topsy part of it too and of course the Cheshire Cat grin!!!

Sep 21, 2011
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wonderful wonderland cake
by: britten brenner

In 3rd grade my class performed songs from Alice in Wonderland for our parents...looking at your gorgeous cake brought bake how much fun all those songs were to sing! Congrats on the cake. I love all the details...and I've had your cupcakes so I know this cake would be tasty too!

Sep 21, 2011
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Amazing!!!
by: Katherine Hunt

Love it!

Sep 21, 2011
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love it!
by: Eden Keever

i love love love this cake! it's so adorable and totally captures the spirit of "Alice in Wonderland". would love to have this cake for my little girl...or for me!

Sep 22, 2011
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What an Amazing Cake!!
by: Jenn Trammell

I am so impressed by the flawlessness and the originality of the cake! I never thought you could incorporate everything from this childrens story but I was proved wrong!!! I like how you added the recipe too!

Sep 22, 2011
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I love it
by: Pat Urban

I love the Alice in Wonderland cake. The design, the colors, the touch of whimsy. It makes you smile to look at it!

Sep 22, 2011
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Such talent!
by: Darlene Gannon

absolutely adorable!

Sep 22, 2011
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Brings Back Memories
by: Roger LaCharite

I am a grandfather now with a little granddaughter. Seeing the eyes light up when she sees something like this is just priceless. One of the great joys in life. Brings me back to my earlier years with my beautiful twin daughters. Sharing special birthdays with special parties and cakes was always a great treat for me. Jackie, what a fabulous job. I am sure you made a little girl very happy on her birthday.

Sep 22, 2011
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Jacqueline's Cake
by: Deb O'Brien

I just LOVE this cake. At first glance you know it is an Alice in Wonderland theme! The Cheshire Cat is perfect. I love that she took so much time and effort personalizing it. The colors are wonderful and capture the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland. Beautiful job.

Sep 22, 2011
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WONDERLAND
by: morgan

great job girl!!! i love your creativity...and your cakes taste good too!! :)

Sep 22, 2011
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Wonderful
by: Tessa Mitchell

That cake is absolutely beautiful! Great job!!

Sep 22, 2011
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Wonderful Wonderland
by: Robin Seitz

I certainly understand the mother crying when she saw this spectacular birthday cake created especially for her child. The imagination and creativity that was necessary to design, bake and decorate this cake is unbelievable! This is truly one of a kind and amazing!

Sep 22, 2011
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Well Done!
by: Christin

This cake is beautiful and any child would love this cake! Amazing job!!

Sep 22, 2011
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LOVE IT!
by: Ashley Miller-Poe

Jackie, I LOVE it! wish I was still in AL to get you to make my kids cakes :)

Sep 22, 2011
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Awesome cake!
by: Emilee

Such a great cake!! Great job and would be perfect for a Alice in Wonderland theme!!

Sep 22, 2011
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Alice in Wonderland Cake - Jackie
by: Debra Robinson

I am very impressed with this beautiful cake! It looks like it was made on Cake Boss! I did not know you had this great talent!

Sep 22, 2011
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AMAZING!
by: Jennifer

This Cake is GORGEOUS!!! Very talented and what child would not love this cake! I LOVE IT!!!

Sep 22, 2011
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Wow
by: Greg

Great cake!

Sep 22, 2011
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Love it
by: Kathleen Shores

Amazing job on this cake. Love the colors and how topsy turvey it is.

Sep 22, 2011
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Bravo!
by: Sarah Knauer

Jackie ~ your cake is amazing. You should be very proud of yourself. Love it!

Sep 24, 2011
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Amazing
by: Jason Marchant

I not only get the honor of seeing the finished product, but I get to watch as Jackie builds these amazing cakes. She honestly pours her heart and time into making perfect cakes for any occasion. This one was for a little girls birthday party and I am sure that it is one that she will always remember. Jackie, this cakes is beautiful just like all the others that you create.

Sep 26, 2011
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Winner
by: Molly Garvey

This Is the most amazing cake ever

Sep 26, 2011
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adorable
by: Mollie

What an adorable cake!

Sep 26, 2011
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Awesome!!
by: Aisha

Cake looks amazing! Great job!

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