Saturday, February 2, 2013

Ombré Princess Cake | DIY Cake


I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! 

This post was pre-scheduled... right now I should be enjoying the fabulous birthday party for a very special little princess named Annabella!  Today she is 5. Her mom, a very good friend of ours asked if I would make her a birthday cake... I knew exactly what I was going to make. Since she planning a princess theme, I thought an ombré cake would be perfect for the occasion. For those of you that haven't heard this term, it means having colors or tones that shade into each other. 

Ombré Princess Cake | DIY Cake

 So what do you think? Isn't it fabulous?!? I LOVE how it turned out. SO happy, hope the birthday girl loves it as much as I do!

Ombré Princess Cake | DIY Cake

Very Girly! The tiara on top is the perfect keepsake for the birthday girl! 
Happy Birthday, Annabella!

Ombré Princess Cake | DIY Cake

The cake is about 10 inches high and 7 inches wide. The top layers are butter pecan and the bottom layers are chocolate cake. All covered with a vanilla buttercream icing and finished with fondant.  To get the ombré look I started with six equal pieces of white fondant and kept adding more pink to each layer, then gradually introducing more and more purple. 

Thanks for stopping by, I have a feeling this won't be my last ombré cake!

Have a great weekend :)
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  1. Beth F.February 2, 2013 at 7:55:00 PM MST

    That cake is AMAZING!! Only in my wildest dreams would I ever be able to make a masterpiece like that...good thing I only have little boys :)

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    1. IldaFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:46:00 PM MST

      Thanks so much Beth for coming by and for the great comment! Puts a smile on my face :)

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  2. Thienly AzimFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:26:00 AM MST

    Wow!!!!! You are so amazing! So talented! This is absolutely beautiful - just can't stop looking at it!

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    1. IldaFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:59:00 PM MST

      Thanks so much Thienly! Awww, I feel the same way about your creations!!! I can't stop looking at them! I was thinking about your Daughter's Princess Party last week and thought that this cake would have been perfect for her party too! Too bad you aren't a little closer :)

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  3. Ana Love CraftFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:32:00 AM MST

    Olá Ilda, ficou Lindíssimo!!! Os tons são adoráveis para uma princesa que por acaso tem o meu nome! Você é muto habilidosa e tem um gosto incrível!
    Tenha uma excelente semana,

    Beijinhos de Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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    1. IldaFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:05:00 PM MST

      Estou tão feliz que você gostou Ana! Você também deve ser uma princesa com um nome tão bonito! Obrigado pela visita. Tenha uma boa semana :)

      Bjs

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  4. AshleyFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:14:00 PM MST

    Oh, how cute is that?!!! This is just adorable. I found your blog over on the The Things We Find Inside link party and you have definitely gained a new follower. Very nice!!! Can't wait to catch up on more of your posts.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:34:00 PM MST

    GFC Blog Hopper and new follower. This is an amazing cake! I pinned it too. I never worked with fondant yet. I have only worked with the tips and made a ruffle cake with #104 tip. Not as pretty as this one.

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    1. IldaFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:55:00 AM MST

      Hi Maria! Thanks for stopping by and following will definitely follow back! If you can decorate with icing tips you can for sure do fondant! You tube is my friend ;)

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  6. Sea and SaltFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:40:00 PM MST

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  7. Sea and SaltFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:41:00 PM MST

    What an incredible cake! It's so beautiful and colourful. I wonder if I could ever make something as special as this cake. One way to find out i guess... Off to the store to purchase more eggs!
    Bella xx

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    1. IldaFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:57:00 AM MST

      Bella I have full confidence in you... just use you tube and you'll be a pro in no time... that's all I did... trial and error! Only way to learn :)

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  8. NatashalhFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:37:00 PM MST

    You made this?! Wow! What a beautiful, incredible icing job.

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    1. IldaFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:59:00 AM MST

      Thanks, I did make it! No icing on the outside, just fondant :) BTW following you! Have a great weekend!

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  9. Turnips 2 TangerinesFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:42:00 AM MST

    This cake is Amazing and Beautiful!! The perfect cake for any Princess:) Pinning this!! Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines!

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    1. IldaFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:02:00 AM MST

      Thanks so much Lynn! She loved it :) Thanks for coming by, have a great weekend!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:56:00 PM MST

    Beautiful! How creative. I love the colors on it. Your newest follower.

    Vickie
    ohabbyday.blogspot.com

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    1. IldaFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:04:00 AM MST

      Thanks Vickie for stopping by and for following, am following you back! Have a great weekend :)

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  11. The Busy Bee'sFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:00:00 PM MST

    This is really pretty. You are very talented

    We are hosting a link party that is live today. We would like to invite you to link up and share this with our readers.

    Thanks!

    The Busy Bee's,
    Myrna and Joye.

    http://thebusybhive.blogspot.com/

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  12. Tami GFebruary 7, 2013 at 5:24:00 PM MST

    WOW.. this is amazing looking.. such pretty colors..

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    1. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:28:00 PM MST

      Thanks Tami!

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    2. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:29:00 PM MST

      And thanks for following me as well... btw, am your newest follower! Love your cards, they are amazing... I wish I was a better card maker, for some reason I find them the most challenging! Have a great weekend :)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:19:00 PM MST

    Oh my! That cake is AMAZING!

    Stopping by from the Aloha blog hop. I'm your newest follower :)

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    1. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:34:00 PM MST

      Thanks so much for stopping by here Annie! Will for sure follow you back! Have a great weekend!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:42:00 PM MST

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    1. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:37:00 PM MST

      Thanks foe coming by Nan! Would love to join your hop! And will follow back for sure! Have a great weekend :)

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  15. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:47:00 PM MST

    The cake is so cute....my girls would love it. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!


    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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    1. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:38:00 PM MST

      You are very welcome Kathy! I know right, what girl wouldn't love this cake... I want one for me, LOL!

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  16. Vicky @ Mess For LessFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:48:00 PM MST

    That is beautiful and any Princess would be proud to have it at her party. Visiting from the Pin Me party. Just pinned!

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    1. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:43:00 PM MST

      Thanks for stopping by! Will be visiting you soon :)

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  17. curiositaellyaFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:06:00 PM MST

    What a pretty cake!!
    http://www.curiositaellya.blogspot.com/

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    1. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:41:00 PM MST

      Thanks so much! Just stopped over on your blog.... LOVE you craftiness! Am you newest follower now! Have a great weekend!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:53:00 PM MST

    OMG! That is so pretty!!! I do make cakes too but not as pretty as yours. Haha...

    Anne
    http://iamannekehn.blogspot.com/2013/02/fun-friday-blog-hop-6.html

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:54:00 PM MST

    By the way, found you at aloha blog hop and I'm a new follower. Stop by my blog when you have a chance.

    Have a great weekend :)

    Anne
    http://iamannekehn.blogspot.com/2013/02/fun-friday-blog-hop-6.html

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    1. IldaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:46:00 PM MST

      Thanks so much for coming by Anne, and for following... just came by from your blog! Your cakes are amazing!!! and so are your sugar cookies... I'm going to learn lots from you! Am you newest follower!

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:55:00 PM MST

      Thank you Ilda! I love your cakes too! :)

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  20. purplecinnFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:19:00 AM MST

    That's a very pretty cake :)

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  21. Nina February 9, 2013 at 2:21:00 PM MST

    Hi Ilda, an amazingly beautiful cake!!! Happy birthday to you sweet daughter! I found your blog from the Aloha blog hop ~ your craft and DIY-projects are very inspiring!
    Your new follower Nina

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    1. IldaFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:00:00 AM MST

      Thanks so much Nina! For your kind words and for following along! I am following you back, love your photography! :)

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  22. Diana of Diana RamblesFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:24:00 PM MST

    What an incredible cake. It looks like ribbons, not icing!!! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.

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    1. IldaFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:02:00 AM MST

      Thanks Diana! I am pretty proud of it too cause it was my first time creating a ruffle cake!

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  23. KarrFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:37:00 PM MST

    Absolutely stunning! Love it! I agree with Diana, it looks like ribbon. Beautiful cake. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Crafts a la ModeFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:53:00 PM MST

    What? This is frosting?? Oh, my it's more than just amazing.... AMAZING. Take care, Linda

    PINNED

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    1. IldaFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:03:00 PM MST

      Thanks Linda! I did use frosting but only to crumb coat the cake. The ruffles you see are all made out of fondant... it's kind of like a pliable sugar paste. Commonly used on wedding cakes. Happy you like!

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  25. AnneFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:50:00 PM MST

    WOW! Just WOW!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:49:00 PM MST

    Gorgeous cake! Wow! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!

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  27. Kim~madeinadayFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:53:00 PM MST

    Amazing cake wow! Yum!
    Kim

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  28. Jill @Two Yellow Birds DecorFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:02:00 AM MST

    Oh my goodness...that cake is ADORABLE!!!! I love the ombre colors you did and to put a crown on top is too cute! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday's Temptation. I am going to be featuring your cake at tonights link party! Wahoo!!
    Jill

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    1. IldaFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:19:00 PM MST

      Thanks again for featuring this Jill! Happy LOVE day :)

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  29. Alexis Tanner LaneFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:21:00 PM MST

    I love this cake! The obmre is so pretty! I have a link party going on right now that I would love for you to link up to! Hope to see you soon! http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.com/2013/02/what-i-learned-wednesday-44.html

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    1. IldaFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:29:00 PM MST

      Thanks so much Alexis, will definitely join your party! Thanks for stopping by, Happy Valentines!

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  30. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy MamaFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:30:00 PM MST

    Gorgeous!! You did an amazing job!!
    Thanks so much for sharing at Artsy Corner!

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    1. IldaFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:31:00 PM MST

      You are very welcome Lindsay, thanks for hosting!

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  31. Kim~madeinadayFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:14:00 AM MST

    Amazing cake ~I featured you today! Thanks for linking up last week~
    Kim

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  32. Maria MatterFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:34:00 AM MST

    absolutely gorgeous!!
    You've been featured this week @ Inspire Me Fridays!
    Thank you so much for sharing your amazing cake!!

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    1. IldaFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:31:00 AM MST

      Thanks so much Maria! Happy you liked it :) Have a great weekend!

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  33. MerryFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:32:00 PM MST

    This is so beautiful and I bet that was one happy little 5yo girl when she saw the cake. I saw this over at Inspire Me Fridays and just had to have a closer look. :-)

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Thanks so much for taking the time and leaving me a comment! I always love hearing from you and I appreciate you stopping by! Hugs, Ilda

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