Not too long ago, I asked readers to challenge me with a birthday cake theme. There were some very clever suggestions, the top two in a readers’ poll being “Breakfast” and Fancy Nancy.
Breakfast I know, but being that my children who speak in complete sentences are all boys, I had no clue who or what Fancy Nancy was. Turns out she’s a young girl with a passion for accessories and all things “fancy.”
I decided to do both the top two cakes. And yesterday was Nancy’s turn. Are you ready? (Stay tuned for how I put a breakfast plate on a cake.)
Now remember, I’m working with a handicap – I haven’t been challenged by many girly likes or dislikes yet. My daughters are 2 and 5 months.
For Nancy’s cake, I made a purse filled with edible accessories: rings, gold coins, bracelets, sunglasses, a wand, and a mirror. I went against my personal dislike of purple and made the cake a lavendar hue since I know little girlies like purple. (That’s right, isn’t it?) I tried to use a heavy hand on the sprinkles and sparklies because those seem fancy.
Anyway, here it is: my Fancy Nancy Birthday Cake!
Let me know how I did.
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Well done, my friend!
Are the sunglasses and mirror cookies?
I love the fancy-ness spilling over the top. I can just imagine some little ones trying to find the “best” accessory.
And, while I doubt any of them would request a Fancy Nancy cake, I bet your boys will have no problem eating it.
Looking forward to seeing your breakfast cake creation!
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That is TOO cute!!! I love that you make your kids feel so special on their birthday. Very cool!
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Very fancy, indeed! It looks great. My daughter is 5, and I haven’t heard her speak of Fancy Nancy… we’re all about the Boxcar Children right now.
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Love the licorice purse handles!
Can’t believe your baby is 5 months old already! Time flies!
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Oh. My. Goodness. I love it! Wish I was there to eat some of it with you!!
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My 3 year old loves Fancy Nancy (and I love having something girly for her to enjoy besides Disney Princesses) and the cake looks great. I have a feeling we’re going to be having a Fancy Nancy b-day party in the fall but I don’t think I’ll be able to do anything this cute. Great job!
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We haven’t gotten into Fancy Nancy yet, but it is around the corner! My 2 yr. old LOVES to dress up. And finds the Fancy Nancy accessories at Target fascinating! The cake is perfect and very FANCY…can you break it down for us? Like what size/shape pans you used? And how did you make the glasses? It is adorable!
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Okay, I’m sorry to leave 2 comments, but my 4 year old SON just walked in and saw this photo and said, “Oh, Mom, can you make me that cake… pleeeasse!” I don’t think he knows it’s a purse…wait, I’ll ask… he said, “it’s GOOD cake with lots of gold” (like a pirate I assume which is what he’s into) Funny! I personally would like to slyly steal that star cookie on the edge.
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Oh, I love that you made my request of Fancy Nancy, and I adore the cake! Such a wonderful take on it!
Thank you!
Of course I will be shamelessly stealing this idea!
And purple is fabulous – our daughter who loves Fancy Nancy has a purple room.
Did you know the author lives in Orange County, CA?
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First off, let me say you guys are a gracious bunch of judges. Thanks for your encouragement. It didn’t come out quite like it looked in my head. But, I knew/hoped that little girls would probably go for it, especially with the candy. The cake is to please a child, not the parents. And that’s what I need to remember when I tackle these things.
Mrs. Pear, I’m so glad you liked it! I thought of you when I was doing it.
And now for breakfast!
Once we get this cake eaten! FishPapa’s bday is next week so we will be up to the gills in cake!
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Yes, girls love purple. You are killing me with the un-girlyness. Just wait, my friend. Just wait.
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