On Friday it was Big E's best friend MissK's birthday. She turned 13 on Friday the 13th! Cool Huh? Big E and MissK are thick as thieves, best friends until the end of time, true confidants. I love MissK she is such a nice girl. The best friend everyone wishes their daughter could have.
Big E wanted to do something really special for such a big milestone birthday. It's a big deal to officially become a teenager. As some of you might know, Big E loves to bake cakes. So she decided that MissK needed a special cake for her special birthday.
On Thursday she made sure to finish all of her homework in study hall and in her free time at school so she could concentrate on getting her cake finished in time. We had made the cake on Wednesday night so it would be all ready to decorate on Thursday after school.
She worked very hard to get it just right.
She is very meticulous when doing her frosting.
Doesn't it look scrumptious? It's not finished yet, she still has to dye the fondant and roll it out and decorate the rest of the cake. I had support group on Thursday night so she was on her own. No help from me! I did not get any photos of the rest of the process.
After school we pulled the cars out of the parking lot and around to the front of school and gave her the cake. She loved it! She did guess what her gift was though before she got it. Big E sits next to MissK in Language Arts class, and the fondant dye does not come off your hands very easily. There was still some on Big E's hands. So MissK figured it out, but she acted surprised anyway (that's what best friends do)
The cake turned out so well, MissK was very happy and surprised. I edited this photo a bit so you cannot see MissK's name on the top of the cake. Big E cut her name out of fondant and applied it to the top. It was really pretty. Are't they a cute pair? MissK is very tall and Big E is really small. MissK has to hunch a bit so Big E does not feel so short (that's what best friends do). They have been friends since kindergarten, MissK moved away to Germany after 1st grade and then came back in 4th grade. Now she is here to stay. We are very happy about that. MissK's Mom Mrs.F is one of my best friends, which makes everything right with the world.
Happy Birthday MissK!
Big E's Special Butter Cream Frosting
2 cups of softened butter
8 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 fluid ounces of whipping cream
Cream butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and continue creaming until blended well.
add salt, vanilla, and whipping cream blend on low speed until moistenned. Beat on high speed until frosting is fluffy.
This is THE best frosting recipe I have found. Well worth making from scratch. If you want a different flavor you can add chocolate or strawberry or any flavoring you like. It is a great basic recipe.
The cake looks delicious and is really pretty. Nice job Big E!
Posted by: Julie | March 14, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Best Friends - every girl should have one.
After 54 years Frances, my best friend, and I still know each other better than any one else in our lives. Miles have separated us but it has never mattered. We spent time at each other's homes, together we celebrated the good stuff and whenever we have needed to be together, we are there. When we were kids Frances's brother named us Piggy and Pugs. We have never known which one of us is Piggy or Pugs but we don't care.
My daughter is an only child and I wanted her to have a best friend too. She lucked out and met Amy in ballet class when they were 3. 27 years later they are still best friends.
Posted by: Kathy U | March 14, 2009 at 03:41 PM
What darling best friends! And that is a very professional cake...great job!
Happy Birthday Miss K...
Posted by: Firefly Hill | March 14, 2009 at 04:23 PM
That looks really yummy!!!!
Happy bday Miss K
Posted by: Margaret | March 14, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Cool looking cake. The next Food Network show is hers.
I bet it tasted great.
Posted by: Brother John | March 14, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Looks like someone needs to go into the cake decorating business.. it's AWESOME!! seriously...
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Posted by: Di | March 14, 2009 at 08:21 PM
WOW, I'm impressed. Maybe Big E needs to look into culinary school when she's a bit older!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 14, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Fantastic looking cake, Big E! I'm envious of her ability to use fondant. I hope MissK had a great birthday.
Found your blog in PW's site, and I'm so glad I did. I'll be back!
Posted by: Amber | March 15, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Thank you for the recipe for the frosting. I never ever use canned frosting and am always looking for good recipes for something homemade. Not that I bake a lot of cakes! But when I do, they have to be good. This one is adorable with the fondant.
Posted by: Kate | March 15, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Forgot to tell you how much I liked your new header! Love those snowdrops.
Posted by: Kate | March 15, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Oh that cake is so amazing--and professional! I think Big E has a wonderful career ahead of her as head pastry chef! My cakes for the allotment cafe certainly pale in comparison... K x
Posted by: kristina | March 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Very nice! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: noble pig | March 15, 2009 at 12:18 PM
What a beautiful cake! I'm so impressed (and amazed) with her work.
Great job, Big E!
It's wonderful that you also have a friendship with Miss K's mom. How nice for the both of you!
Posted by: eurolush | March 15, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Hi, thank you for visiting my blog. I have had a quick peek at yours and found your Sadie...she is beautiful.
I will come back again soon for a proper look around though. It is very nice to meet you. :-)
Posted by: Samantha ~ Holly & Zac ~ | March 15, 2009 at 07:08 PM
I am very impressed!!! I love the number 13... what a cool day, 13 on the 13th!!
Posted by: cottagefarmvilla | March 15, 2009 at 10:35 PM
So sweet! The story of friendship is just beautiful and the cake....well....adorable!
Posted by: Teri | March 16, 2009 at 01:13 AM
that cake is beautiful! and making me hungry! :)
Posted by: molly | March 16, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Thanks for the comments! There are many more recipes and cakes I am planning on sharing! I am also going to be a guest blogger on Spruce Hill! YAY!
~Big E <3
Posted by: BIG E | March 21, 2009 at 06:01 PM