Well this past August I was cookin’ a lot of cake, I can tell you that. Many of you know that 3 of my children share the same birthday. Yes. I said 3 of my kids, all born on the same day. I really did try to avoid it! But mother nature will do as she chooses, you know.
As tradition has it around here I let each of my kids choose what kind of cake they would like for their birthday. I figure, if you have to share the actual day three times over…you should get to feel special with your own special cake. Sure would be special if my energy level could keep up with this plan. I really like to make cakes and all… but three on the same day is wearing this old girl out.
The extremely mature and wise FashionableAnna opted for a Toffee Cheesecake we made and celebrated with the week before the actual Triple Birthday Combo. Hallelujah.
LittleTwinBoy Nate chose a Spiderman Cake.
LittleTwinBoy Aaron chose Toy Story.
“Hmmmm. Okie-dokie. Let’s just see if we can make that happen.” I thought.
Then a wonderful thing transpired! Right that very day my boys and I were at Walmart and what did my eyes behold! Wilton. Fabulous Wilton had come out with a whole new line of Cake and Cupcake decorating treasures! Cupcake holders, edible stickers, cake platters, sprinkles….all theme designed.
Themes like SPIDER MAN and TOY STORY. I am not even telling a lie. They were both there right before me! I showed the fun little cupcake holders to my boys.
They loved them.
We bought them.
I breathed a sigh of relief and patted myself on the back. These are going to be the easiest birthday cupcakes EVER. Hallelujah.
So. I made the cupcakes. Pretty cute, I thought.
“Gather round everyone! Here are the Spiderman and ToyStory Cupcakes!!!!! Wootie Woo!” I said.
Should have stuck with the tradition. Isn’t that the whole point of a “tradition”…to keep DOING IT? Now I’m not one to spoil, or overindulge. But just look at that face! What is a mother to do….
Enough with the Birthday Story. Let’s get to it….
Also, I have published a post all about Buttercream Frosting just below this one, if you are looking for some tips. Scroll on down, or click here if you have an interest in that sort of thing.
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Great cake! It would be perfect for Halloween too.
Oh you are in inspiration! I have twins myself (boy/girl) who are turning 5 in a few weeks. Their requests for cake are different of course and I wasn't sure I wanted to pay for 2 cakes, let alone make 2 cakes that my kids would actually consider edible. I think the Spiderman cake will work perfectly!
Tomorrow is my son's 6th birthday and we're having a “spider” theme party and I STILL hadn't figured out what I was going to do for his cake until I saw your blog! Thank you so much! I can do that! 🙂
Kellie
Too cute! Did you know that at the bakery, you can purchase the plastic cake decorations separately? I did that for my son's Aladin cake one year.
oh holy cuteness!!
You are tooo cute, thank you for sharing!!
Love this! Your boys are sooo adorable. And I could never have resisted that sweet, sad face either! – Carrie
I heard about your blog through Tina @ Mommy's Kitchen 😉 I love it! And I LOVE that cake too 🙂 I have a 4 year old and a 2 and 1/2 year old and their birthdays are only 3 months apart….so I'm always looking for cake ideas. This is great 🙂
You have made it really simple with very smart hacks i must say. it could make so many birthdays. my son loved this cake. cupcakes can be also a great idea . Thank you for sharing this jamie.