I love the fun treats that can be found during the holidays and am always inspired to use them to make something special.
I started my Woodsycake by baking three chocolate cake layers. I frosted each layer, as well as the outside.
The fun part is the candy that makes it woodsy:
Duplo Wafers and Meiji Chocorooms...
Sugar cones and sprinkles.
I lightly frosted the cones by holding them with my fingers inside the cone and spreading the frosting on the cone with my other hand.
Then I sprinkled.
For a smaller tree, I broke off the bottom of a cone to make it smaller. Then, I frosted and sprinkled as I had done on the larger cone.
And then I placed the logs and trees all about the top of the cake
and scattered a few chocorooms around the base.
And here comes the fun part: Cake Sparkles Edible Glitter!
Sprinkle Sprinkle sprinkle *shake* *shake* *shake*
So pretty. So Christmasey.
So *yummy*.
xo
Yep - we made it too! and my kids had so much fun decorating it. It was our Baby Jesus Birthday Cake and I'm pretty sure it'll become a tradition for us. Thanks so much for the idea!
http://tinymuses.gutensite.com/Baked-What
Posted by: Vicki | January 31, 2011 at 08:43 PM
As all the others have expressed, thanks for the woodsy inspiration! The chocolate cake is my daughter's and my FAVORITE cake to make, and I had to make the woodsy version for my holiday brunch last week. Merry Christmas!
If you want to see: http://calicodaisy.blogspot.com/2010/12/peppermint-bark-and-all-things.html
Posted by: Michele C | December 25, 2010 at 09:07 AM
Soooo cute...I had to make it! I'm taking it to Christmas at my Sister's house tomorrow! Thanks for sharing such an adorable (and easy) idea!
Here's my blog post about it!
http://bialczaknews.blogspot.com/2010/12/inspired-by-serenas-woodsycake.html
Posted by: Katy B | December 23, 2010 at 09:13 PM
I am making this today... for Christmas day dessert! I am so excited. I am a baker and love, love the decorations. I did have to tweak what I got for decor, but I think it will be fabulous. Can't wait to present it after dinner! :)
Posted by: Vicki Shead | December 23, 2010 at 06:58 AM
I just bought my chocorooms and logs today ... and a deer! I'm so excited to put it together tomorrow. It's going to be our Christmas Cake: Snowy Baby Jesus Cake. :o) Thanks so much for sharing your ideas!
Posted by: Vicki | December 22, 2010 at 05:25 PM
That cake is awesome!!! I love anything woodsy! I was thinking you could improvise with Twix bars for logs in a pinch.
I can't wait to make this!
Posted by: sabrina | December 17, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Oh...my boys would love this! Can I pull it off by xmas eve?...=)
Hollie
Posted by: Hollie eastman | December 15, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Oh. My. Goodness! I am totally going to make this adorable cake! Thanks for the inspiration! Too cute!
Posted by: Liesl Mina | December 15, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Oh dear... if I linger here a moment longer, I just know I am going to spend the greater part of the day driving all over creation looking for those mushroom chocolates and the candy logs! But. It would be worth it... if I could find them... 'cause they really look adorable on your sweet cake!
Posted by: Natalie VV | December 14, 2010 at 08:09 AM
What an awesome idea!
Posted by: Farrah | December 14, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Great cake, I love all the woodsy deco around this year. I made a winter woodland gingerbread bird house and cake and used the chocorooms too! Have a sweet day!
Posted by: Torie Jayne | December 13, 2010 at 11:22 PM
What a fun cake :) You have the best ideas!
Posted by: Monica | December 13, 2010 at 08:49 PM
very cute! But where do you find those chocolate candies???
Posted by: Reesa | December 13, 2010 at 07:45 PM
BEYOND!!!
Posted by: Sara's Sweet Surprise | December 13, 2010 at 07:27 PM
What a great idea . It is so fun Happy Holidays Laura
Posted by: laura Quaglia | December 13, 2010 at 07:09 PM
So stinkin' cute and clever...yet simple, just how I like it...love it!
Posted by: Amanda -Apron Strings Productions | December 13, 2010 at 04:09 PM
My son has a birthday friday and he has requested chocolate cake. Thanks for this! I think it will be perfect! Did you have a local source for the duplos & chocorooms?
Posted by: angie.a | December 13, 2010 at 02:15 PM
How adorable! It's looks so yummy too! I love the background...would love to know how you did that! Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful ideas!
Hugs!
Ruthann
Sugar Pie Farmhouse
Posted by: Ruthann | December 13, 2010 at 01:58 PM
Gorgeous cake! I might have to try this one, the kids would love it!
Posted by: sophie {Red Dust Love} | December 13, 2010 at 01:45 PM
I love it! It's so cute. Your directions weren't complicated at all. I think I could actually make this.
Posted by: Michele | December 13, 2010 at 01:29 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!! :) Carrie @ Hot House Market
Posted by: Carrie Rosen | December 13, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Oh my goodness, this is soooo adorable, Serena...I'd LOVE some cake :)
Posted by: Kim-HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs | December 13, 2010 at 01:06 PM
Love the evergreens-out-of-ice-cream-cones idea. I may have to steal that one to landscape the gingerbread house I'm planning to make with the kids this week!
Posted by: Bethany Hudson | December 13, 2010 at 01:00 PM
LOVE IT! the icing looks buttery and (obviously) sugary! I can feel my teeth crunching it. >:) I love the woodsy-ness!
~Anna
Posted by: Anna Cast | December 13, 2010 at 12:54 PM
It is beautiful...but it need some red! Back to my corner..
Posted by: S skelton | December 13, 2010 at 12:50 PM