Since the theme for Popie's 80th Birthday Party was Seafood, and my mom had lots of lobster elements, we decided a lobster cake would be perfect. I thought it would be hard to make a cake shaped like a lobster, and it would be smaller, so I decided to make a sheet cake, and then top it with a lobster. I made the lobster out of rice krispie treats and covered it in fondant. I used random things to help mold the parts, like bowls and wine glasses. I thought it would look cute if I made the lobster a party hat and then had his claws holding the 80 candles.
Grandma told me his favorite cake is carrot with cream cheese icing - which is also JJ's favorite, so I used my favorite carrot cake recipe. We tried out 4 different ones last year before out wedding and decided that we don't like vanilla and any other spice besides cinnamon. We also like a higher carrot ratio, and a bit of sour cream for tenderness!
The party was SO fun, we had a blast. The only thing is - I don't like seafood, so I was the designated bartender and waitress!
Carrot Cake
2 c. granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 eggs
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. sour cream
2 c. all purpose flour
4 cups freshly shredded carrots
1 c. chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a stand mixer, beat sugar, oil and sour cream. Add in eggs one a a time. When combined, add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Fold in carrots and nuts. Pour into a greased and parchment lined pan.
Bake for 1 hour.
Popie and Mom cooking the Mussels and Clams
The tables set for dinner
Popie with his lobster head....he can't open his eyes in photos... seriously!
It took him 2 tries to blow out 2 candles!
12 comments:
What a great day! The cake came out great - too bad you don't like seafood!
My dad was known as Poppy too to his grandkids!
That cake and the table look so great! It looks like it was lots of fun
The cake is so cute and clever. Happy 80th Birthday!
Good grief, your talent never ceases to amaze me!! That lobster cake is SO STINKIN' CUTE!!
What a fabulous spread and your Popie looks so happy! I love your cake - what a great job!
WOW. too talented, ashlee!! i bet he was so excited
Such a cute cake! Great Job!
What a super cute cake! What a nice thing to do!
Exellent job on the cake!! Looks like everyone had an great time.
You are so creative! Who would think to use rice krispie treats as a mold? Very clever. It turned out super cute and I just know your Poppy was thrilled and proud!
Rosabella,
You are one young truly talented baker, that rice crispy lobster is really fabulous idea.
Birthday cake look gorgeous, nice table, and seem everybody look very happy.
That cake is adorble! And so is your Popie :)
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