Friday, March 21, 2014

a Dora the Explorer cake for our Lauren Jane!



Our daughters shared their birthday at Powell's Sweet Shoppe. You can read more about it here and here.


  


When I asked our youngest daughter, Lauren, what kind of cake she wanted for her birthday I wasn't surprised when she excitedly told me "Dora! Dora!" 





And so began my hunt for Dora cake toppers. I found a Dora, Boots, and Swiper figure from an online shop. Luckily, Dora's outfit was pink and orange . . . which went perfectly with the colors that the girls chose for their party.




Because I made a chocolate cake for Charley, I thought I would make Miette's Lemon Debutante cake for Lauren . . . layers of a tender white cake infused with tart lemon syrup, filled with lemon curd, and frosted with silky & light Swiss Meringue Lemon Buttercream. It's my favorite lemon cake recipe, and always a hit with guests.

I dressed Lauren's Lemon Cake with pink flowers and candies similar to the ones seen on Charley's cake, so that even though there were two different themed cakes - there were a few commonalities, bringing the party together. I dressed the bottom of her cake with pink gumballs, and carefully placed pink & orange sixlets here and there.





The kids told me that I had to have grass, so I used green rock candy . . . and dressed each tier with 'grass.' I offset the top tier so that I could set Dora's dear friend Boots nearby.

And did you see Swiper peeking around the corner of the bottom tier? He's a sneaky little guy, who's always up to a mischief.


Our little Lauren LOVED her cake! And we did, too.


Lauren, our petite sprite.
A little love who adores her siblings, and spends most of her days keeping up with them.
She brings so many smiles . . . and much happiness to our lives.
With hugs that feel like sunshine, I feel so blessed every day to have another little girl.
Happy Birthday, Lauren!
I love you.






LET'S STAY in touch!

 




13 comments:

  1. Oh Suzanne - what a gorgeous cake!!!
    For a GORGEOUS little girl!
    Happy birthday Lauren !
    xoxo

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  2. Suzanne, you created such a lovely cake for your precious birthday girl! I love lemon everything, so this cake sounds delicious. Your photos are wonderful- I have scrolled through 2 or 3 times now! :)


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    1. Good morning, Joy!
      Your comment brought such a big smile to my face, thank you :0)
      Please come back again and visit soon.
      Have a beautiful week,
      Suzanne

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  3. What a beautiful cake! Happy Birthday to your little one! :)

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  4. Oh, so cute. The green rock candy "grass" is brilliant. Saving that idea!!

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  5. Beautiful cake, adorable girl! Good work.

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    1. Thanks, Mindie!
      Have a great weekend,
      Suzanne

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  6. This cake is goregeous! I would feel bad eating it--it's too pretty! I'm really impressed with your cake skills--so glad you shared this at Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop!

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    1. Thank you, Carrie!
      I've made many cakes :0) I've shared a few of my decorating techniques in past posts.
      Stay tuned for the cake that I'm making this Easter !
      Thanks so much for coming by.
      Have a great weekend,
      Suzanne

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  7. What a splendid confection! I'm sure it was a huge hit for her birthday. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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  8. What a cute idea and the cake is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it at Sewlicious Home Decor! Pinned

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  9. Lauren is as sweet as her cake! Love all of the little details! Happy Birthday Lauren! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. Precious! She's beautiful! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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