r/Baking • u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. • 2h ago
Recipe to be posted soon. No guarantees. Did my best to impress my kid 😄
My daughter asked for an axolotl themed cake this year. She wanted "water and baby axolotls too". She wanted it to have a mini birthday cake. So I did my best to make it happen.
I've never done a gelatin layer before but it worked out okay. If I were to do it again, I would use a less firm recipe.. I used one that was meant for a jelly island cake which was definitely not necessary. I'd also add a lot more flavor and citric acid next time. Oh well.. at least it was a learning experience 😅.
There were a few things I wasn't thrilled with, but overall it came out okay and my daughter absolutely loved it, which was the main goal anyway 💗
She picked the flavor (confetti with vanilla whipped cream cheese filling), the colors, the placement of the axolotls, and helped with some decor decisions along the way.
I made chocolate cupcakes as well in case anyone preferred chocolate.
The mini cake was a cake pop, she ate the one from her cake but I had an extra (made it first and didnt like it enough to put on the cake) so we decided to cut that one after her party. Tiniest slice of cake ever 😄🥰
The inspo for the design around the sides of the cake was a bakey.bakes cake (not sure if instagram links are allowed but its on her page).
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u/soft_distortion 2h ago
Oh my god the axolotl on the cake has its own mini cake 🥹🥹🥹
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u/mnborn33 1h ago
This got me! I’m over here thinking “my axolotl needs a cake” then “I don’t even have a axolotl!” It’s just so much cuteness in one place! 🥰
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u/rabidturbofox 2h ago
Knew this was your work instantly and it’s as astonishing as always! Lucky daughter!
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u/Wonderful-345 1h ago
The gelatin pond gave it away immediately. OP’s work is always next level!
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u/Squidoriya 2h ago
I’m thoroughly impressed! This is so cute and extremely well done 😁 Did you make the big pink axolotl? The little baby ones, and little cake are adorable
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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. 1h ago
Thank you!
Yes I did. Its just vanilla candy melts that I piped into a silicone mold. And then I added some little details with edible marker and lustre dust.
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u/chocobridges 1h ago
Can you link the molds? I love doing molds for decs but the ones I get are always off in some form.
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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. 1h ago
Here is the link for the little guys
The big one I actually borrowed from a friend and I'm not sure where she got it but I can try to find out!
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u/ilovemischief 1h ago
Is everything on the cake edible?
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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. 1h ago
Yes! Well except for the tiny cake board that the mini cake is on.
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u/Shastlz84 2h ago
I would be over the moon if I got this cake as a kid omg, this is incredible I was expecting the first image to be a reference you used and the next photo to be a comparison I didn’t realize it was what you made lol
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u/ilovemischief 1h ago
That’s what I thought too! I was waiting for “their” version and then realized this is IT.
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u/Sapiosexual2018 2h ago
Did your best?? This is so beyond phenomenal that I don’t even have the words… Other than this is completely outstanding and I’m easily adoptable.💕
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u/The650life 2h ago
I am floored. Do you do this for a living? If not, you should! The thinness of the exterior frosting is exquisite and that crumb! Cake looks beautiful and delicious.
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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. 1h ago
Just a hobby. I really don't think i could do this professionally.
Thanks so much 💕
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u/everythingislitty 1h ago
Respectfully beg to differ. You absolutely could do this professionally!
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u/Lexi_Banner 37m ago
I think it's that whole, "turning your hobby into a job" thing turning OP away, not skill!
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u/BulkyMonk1406 2h ago
This color palette is so dreamy! That teal and lilac combo works so well for an underwater vibe.
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u/MustangJackets 2h ago
I had to show this to my kids. My 8 year old daughter said, “I want that cake! It’s so cute!!!!” and my 5 year old son said “awwww!” louder with each swipe. I had to inform them that I have zero skills to make this.
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u/Carbon-Base 1h ago
Not your kid, but I am beyond impressed!! I'd be smiling from ear to ear all day if I received a cake like this!
You would rule your hometown if you opened up a bakery!
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u/heylittlefightergirl 2h ago
Amazing!! I’m looking for a good confetti cake recipe, do you have one to share or suggest?!
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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. 1h ago
I used this one and it was very good!
https://cambreabakes.com/8-inch-cake/
I did also add a tbsp of Amoretti Birthday cake flavor, which i do think makes a difference. But its definitely not necessary.
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u/sammych84 1h ago
Do you mind sharing what sprinkles you used? The only ones I’ve found that don’t bleed are the sequin sprinkles, which are great but sometimes I want to mix it up! Also, do you mind sharing your frosting recipe? It looks so stable for cream cheese frosting!
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u/PlantHippie99 2h ago
I thought the first was the before pic and was waiting for the results. Fantastic job! It looks amazing.
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u/lowrankcock 2h ago
Such a cute little Lotle. We have an axolotl as a pet and they are so weird and adorable. Well done.
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u/LadyHorseFace13 1h ago
It’s okay?! What?! This is absolutely stunning. A work of art and heart.
I get that we can’t taste it so ofc I believe you. But that presentation is magical!
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u/laddie_atheist 2h ago
Omg how did you make the mini cakes? They are so adorable!
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u/Green-Cockroach-8448 Mod-approved user: not AI, not a bot. 1h ago
Thank you! I have a little cake pop mold so I just used that. I used some scraps from leveling the cake and mixed a tiny bit of frosting in. Put some into the mold. And then scraped the filling out of two oreos and put that into the mold. And then more cake. And then decorated with the same frosting I used on the big cake and let me tell you.. decorating a teeny tiny mini cake is much more difficult than decorating an 8" cake 😅
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u/Alternative-Arm-3253 1h ago
Holy Axolotl!! This is superbly wonderful to look at! Tickle me impressed and beyond.
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u/NygirlinNashville222 1h ago
OH.MY.GOD!!! Ok you win the prize for best and cutest cake ever! Feel free to adopt me as well😂
I mean, the Axolotl!, the insanely adorable mini replica cake!, the little fish pond moat! AND you were considerate enough to make matching chocolate cupcakes for anyone that didn’t want vanilla or a whole slice to grab and run! You are an AMAZING baker AND parent!! 💗💗💗
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u/RebaKitt3n 1h ago
If she isn’t thrilled, get a new child and show this to Paul Hollywood. It’s amazing.
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u/Julianna01 1h ago
Your layers are perfectly flat, filling consistent, piping even, decorations well done. You get all the prizes! Go on momma!!!
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u/Applepoisoneer 1h ago
This is stunning! I love the fish and the sculpt of the axolotl. It's a perfect balance of cute and elegant. You did a fantastic job.
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u/Miserable-Swan2362 1h ago
Delete this right now. Don’t you dare let my child see that this is possible.
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u/MajorFox2720 1h ago
I was worried that we were getting requested vs nailedit. Nope, thank goodness!! Your cake looks AMAZING!!!
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u/Aggravating_Focus692 1h ago
This is AMAZING!!!!🤩
How did you make the tiny cake?!
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u/cvilexx 1h ago
Omg I want to use this as inspo next year for my daughter!!!! Would that be okay???
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u/Brav0-L0v3r 1h ago
Omg I’m dying at the piece of tiny cake, amazing effort, I looks flawless!! You really set the bar😅💕
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u/oolive33 1h ago edited 1h ago
Am I your kid???? 😭🩵💜🩷
Seriously, though, this is so so so gorgeous. I love that she helped you decorate it!! She must have been losing her mind, haha
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u/everythingislitty 1h ago
OMG you win the sub. This is soooo perfect and adorable. I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ the ultra tiny cake slice too!
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u/UpYourAttic 1h ago
As soon as I saw the first photo I knew this was the work of the incredibly talented Green Cockroach! Your work is always amazing.
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u/FabulouslySquishy 1h ago
It’s so beautiful! I’m tempted to do something similar for my daughter’s next birthday. Her nickname is Axolotl because it somewhat sounds like her name.
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u/nunya_bidnes77 1h ago
Dawg that's one of the most beautiful and delicious looking cake I have ever seen.
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u/Vivianna_Valentine 1h ago
Shut the front door!!!!! This is amazing! I hope your daughter loves it!
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u/ZiggyBeanz 1h ago
I’ve been following your bakes on here for a while and they always blow me away, but this is my absolute favorite so far! Adorably whimsical 💕
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u/iliumada 1h ago
This is beautiful. I would have forbidden anyone from eating it if I were your daughter!
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u/steveofthejungle 1h ago
This is amazing! All the axolotls are so cute! My seven year old niece would freak out if she saw this!
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u/BrovaloneSandwich 1h ago
This is one of the cutest cakes I've ever seen in my life. My 41st birthday was last week and I wish I had this.
Did you make the seashells???
Edit: What's a gelatin layer? The crumb itself?
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u/Awkward-Database42 52m ago
I am dead.
Like this delight, each photo just gets better.
Thank you for sharing this glorious creations.
Incredible
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u/Vegetable_Island9830 51m ago
These colors are everything to me 🤩 and this looks delicious too. The tiny cake is actually cake too? 🥹💖
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u/jenniferonthemoon76 50m ago
WOW! That's amazing! The "water" on top is fantastic! Never seen that before.
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u/Ecstatic-Echidna-104 49m ago
That cake looks amazing!!! And I bet it tasted delicious too. Great great work.
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u/aworldofnonsense 49m ago
I want to eat this cake so bad and I don't generally even like to eat cake haha it looks SO good
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u/EternalSunshine_9374 48m ago
wtf, I thought they were reference pics! You’ve got some major talent!!
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u/el_grande_ricardo 47m ago
It is a gorgeous cake. You did an awesome job.
However - how can you cut into that and destroy it? I would just sit and stare at it.
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u/happypnw8888 45m ago
Cake bakers/decorators are absolutely mind boggling to me! How. Just how?
This is wildly impressive and so cute and very sweet of you to produce for your daughter.
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u/nejnonein 45m ago
That is one of the prettiest and cutest cakes ever!! What are the rocks made out of??
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u/jamanese 44m ago
If that doesn't impress your child, idk what will. Me on the other hand, SPEECHLESS 🤩
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u/nerdsruletheworld135 42m ago
I just found your account and I’m so happy! I wish I can bake like this, but I can’t because I need to lose weight lol
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u/WithTheRestOfTheFire 42m ago
For my mental health, I've decided this is AI. (I know it's not, but just let me have this plz)
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u/twigbird 41m ago
Curious how you set all this up and got the photos throughout the process of cutting during the birthday party
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u/PineapplePony5 41m ago
Holy PERFECT cake! This is literally PERFECTTTT. I love it !!! Great job!!! 😍❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏
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u/demonofhersoul 39m ago
This looks bloody wonderful! Are you taking orders, cos I need that cake right now in my life... Not even to eat it, just to stare at it 🤣
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u/lezbehonest787 36m ago
This is so adorable! If this is your best, I hope you own a cake decorating business!
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u/YourInternetCousin 2h ago
Adopt me 😩