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Published: 2006-05-12 04:41:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 33531; Favourites: 429; Downloads: 3985
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Description Well, this cake was a learning experience. I tired some new things... some worked and others didn't. I had a basic idea in mind for the cake, and once I got started with it, I just went with whatever came to me.

Overall I'm not satisfied with how this cake turned out. This is due to not having enough time and failed experiments.

I originally planned for this cake to include a dragon hanging out on the castle. I also wanted to put more detail into the castle itself such as crenalations and brick texture.

For the turrets I wrapped four pieces of cake in rolled fondant. This worked for the most part, but by the next day, as seen in the picture, they were getting a little 'saggy'. If I make this cake again they will need more interior support, or be incorporated into the main castle part somehow.

The figures I made for the cake came out half-way decent. The kids really liked them and ended up playing with them afterwards. (The birthday girl actually asked me how long the princess would last without being eaten because she wanted to keep it. ) I would have liked the figures to have more detail as well... They were made using gum paste.

The bottom section of the cake was chocolate with a chocolate buttercream filling while the castle part of the cake was yellow with raspberry filling.
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Comments: 389

deridolls [2010-08-05 21:14:06 +0000 UTC]

So adorable! I'd never have the courage to put a knife to it...

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RivisIndigoEmporium [2010-07-09 18:23:45 +0000 UTC]

Aw, so cute...! My sister would love something like this!

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Lompster-Monster [2010-06-22 21:33:18 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I love sculpture cakes! This is the cutest cake I have ever seen!
<3

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carriephlyons [2008-08-14 22:49:55 +0000 UTC]

Hey there, This has been featured in my Cakes Journal Feature! !!
Wonderful edible work!

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ValerianaSolaris [2008-08-02 07:59:16 +0000 UTC]

I have featured your lovely work here:

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starlightmeteor [2008-03-19 22:10:14 +0000 UTC]

*protests* cakes like these are too pretty to be eaten!! *munch munch* ...heh ^^ Nice baking though

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theshaggyturtle In reply to starlightmeteor [2008-03-27 16:54:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Netbug009 [2007-11-22 10:12:02 +0000 UTC]

Mmm! Looks great!

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jezviking [2007-10-27 14:14:55 +0000 UTC]

Your cake looks awesome. I just recently had a go at making a castle cake and I have the sagging problem I love all the flowers and vines you put on it!

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Lady-KL [2007-09-10 02:08:53 +0000 UTC]

That cake looks just too pretty to eat.

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theshaggyturtle In reply to Lady-KL [2007-09-28 04:04:34 +0000 UTC]

Aww! Thanks!!

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Darkwave-Surfer [2007-09-01 22:52:55 +0000 UTC]

So cute, I wanna eat it!!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to Darkwave-Surfer [2007-09-28 01:47:29 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

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SangoWings333 [2007-08-10 16:44:24 +0000 UTC]

This is very cute and impressive. =3

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theshaggyturtle In reply to SangoWings333 [2007-08-10 21:46:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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SangoWings333 In reply to theshaggyturtle [2007-08-12 09:33:57 +0000 UTC]

Welcome pleasure to fave it. =3

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theshaggyturtle In reply to SangoWings333 [2007-08-13 01:24:39 +0000 UTC]

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SangoWings333 In reply to theshaggyturtle [2007-08-13 12:24:31 +0000 UTC]

Welcome. =3

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kisakinosuki [2007-08-05 18:59:50 +0000 UTC]

I want cake like this!!!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to kisakinosuki [2007-08-06 01:01:49 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it!

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fourseasonscollied [2007-08-01 21:46:58 +0000 UTC]

wow this is the best one ever it has so much detail!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to fourseasonscollied [2007-08-06 01:03:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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aqua2dolphin [2007-07-31 21:10:48 +0000 UTC]

yummy!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to aqua2dolphin [2007-08-06 01:05:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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aqua2dolphin In reply to theshaggyturtle [2007-08-09 14:40:44 +0000 UTC]

welcome!

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PalmTreeL0ver [2007-07-04 01:57:23 +0000 UTC]

That's a really great cake!! I love the flower design on the castle. The color is simply wonderful and the little knight and princess are too cute. I want my birthday cake like that.

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theshaggyturtle In reply to PalmTreeL0ver [2007-07-19 00:55:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I always wanted a birthday cake like that too... which is probably why I wanted to make one for my niece!

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BlackPaperFlower [2007-05-01 22:48:06 +0000 UTC]

That's so cute, and very well done.
Grr, my mouth is all watery .
I would like some cake...please.

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theshaggyturtle In reply to BlackPaperFlower [2007-05-18 16:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I wish I could give you some cake. Hopefully you'll get some soon!

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Haletha [2007-02-13 16:07:41 +0000 UTC]

my lord i want a cake like that for my 100th birthday! if i live that long...

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theshaggyturtle In reply to Haletha [2007-02-14 02:56:17 +0000 UTC]

Don't wait that long!

Thank you!

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Haletha In reply to theshaggyturtle [2007-02-14 19:58:26 +0000 UTC]

yer welcome! perhaps it is never too late to enjoy a fantastic cake!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to Haletha [2007-02-14 23:20:04 +0000 UTC]

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thewyteangel [2006-12-31 19:19:24 +0000 UTC]

that's amazing! i think it is super detailed already.. very lovely

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theshaggyturtle In reply to thewyteangel [2007-01-04 18:50:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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MitsUshI [2006-12-30 19:25:08 +0000 UTC]

Woaw, amazing work ! For a learning experience, it's pretty good !
I'd like to taste it ! But it would be such a waste to eat it ^^

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theshaggyturtle In reply to MitsUshI [2007-01-04 18:51:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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ah-Grasshopper [2006-11-06 16:23:35 +0000 UTC]

this is excellent! icing is tricky to work with but if you have the knack (like you do) then the world is you oyster

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theshaggyturtle In reply to ah-Grasshopper [2006-11-17 04:22:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! When you use fondant you always get a nice smooth surface... so nice...

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ah-Grasshopper In reply to theshaggyturtle [2006-11-17 11:48:25 +0000 UTC]

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aquamyu [2006-06-17 08:24:30 +0000 UTC]

Ah, that's so awesome! ^_^
Pretty imaginative, lol.
The little figures are cute!
Hah, and I like the vines & flowers you put on the castle.
As well as the color of the castle for some reason, lol. :b
But yeah, good job, pretty neat idea for a cake!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to aquamyu [2006-06-18 02:02:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!! I had the idea because my brother and his daughter love castles, knights, and dragons! Plus I thought it would be fun to make! I'm glad you like it!

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DemonioHorrible [2006-06-02 12:00:45 +0000 UTC]

epic and delicious!

I want such a cake for my birthday

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theshaggyturtle In reply to DemonioHorrible [2006-06-02 21:15:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I hope you get a cool cake for your birthday! (I never get cool cakes for my birthday...the downside of being a cake decorator... )

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ilovegravy [2006-05-25 08:52:14 +0000 UTC]

adorable and delicious/yummy work!!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to ilovegravy [2006-05-25 23:56:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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leccah [2006-05-25 06:41:32 +0000 UTC]

This is really great. I think you should be prouder of it is so unique. The little princess and prince are cute as.

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theshaggyturtle In reply to leccah [2006-05-25 23:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! I guess I WILL have to be prouder of it now that it got me a Daily Deviation...

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Rachel-Amos [2006-05-25 06:07:37 +0000 UTC]

how did you make this cake? it's amazing!

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theshaggyturtle In reply to Rachel-Amos [2006-05-25 23:59:09 +0000 UTC]

Just a little cake, frosting, fondant, and my crazy imagination! hehe... Thank you!!

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