I think I am becoming addicted to shaped cakes - I spent years being too scared to to a shape other than round or square but now that I am 'brave' I find every opportunity to move away from traditional round or square. I made this cake using 2 x pyrex bowls which held a 9" mix - The cake looked really small though when they were stuck together. I also had to be really careful when trimming off the edges to keep the ball shape.
The scarf hides so many imperfections around the base of the cake. I emboss the scarf to make a ridged effect using a huge screw (sterilised and never actually used as a screw of course!)
This was for my friend's brother's 21st who supports Newcastle (Black and White) I didn't want to put too much colour on the cake but wanted a few highlights.
Altogether - Fairly pleased with this one!
Report from the recipients...A lovely thank you card saying how pleased they were and how the cake tasted 'divine'! Bonus!
Brittany says
Just wanted to say, what a cool cake! I am quite envious of your cake skills! Amazing!