How much would you pay for this Mickey Mouse cake? *** Updated pics page 3

[mombrontrent]

It is a cute cake, I like it alot. I also gave two of my kids smash cakes, our local grocery store gives a free cake for a childs 1st birthday so I gave that as the smash cake and then made my own cake as the "main cake". However I would NEVER spend anywhere near $100 on a birthday cake, That's crazy! 90% of the time I make my own cakes as well as the one for my niece and nephews because I enjoy cake decorating. If I was to purchase a cake for my to consider it reasonably priced I pay $25-50 max. I want the cost of the whole party to be under $200 so I wouldn't spend more then half my budget on a cake.

 

[wtrmlnlabs]

And in that regard, this is a board and everyone's opinions are welcome, even if they don't agree with yours.

Opinions yeah, but they don't need to be so mean. The PP was quite rude about it. I totally agree, I'd never spend $150 on a cake either, not even $75, but I don't live in that income zone. I'm sure if we made a lot of money each year I would think differently. I wouldn't put someone down for it because they can afford it (apparently).

Though I've never heard it called a smash cake I've not met anyone that doesn't have a separate small cake for their kids first birthday for the kid to basically play with, so again, no need to be rude because it's not common in your area.

 

[Missy29]

Cute cake!I love it! I want to do a Mickey cake next year for my ds when he turns 2, his birthday is 4 days after we return from Disney World.

 

[prncess674]

OP, I think you got taken for a ride. There is no comparison to the original cake. It looks like a sad homemade copy. I hope you didn't actually pay $150! The homemade cake looks like it has two oreos stuck in the top.

 

[mombrontrent]

The OP said she paid $70 for both cakes. I would not pay it but I wouldn't say she was completely ripped off either.

 

[4HppyCamprs]

Cute cake and yes it is also custom around here to have smash cakes for a baby's first birthday. All the first birthday parties we have been to or know of have the small smash cake. Both our boys had smash cakes and our baby girl will also have one as well. Bakeries usually include them for a very small fee. A few dollars. They are typically decorated the same as the large cake. The babies are allowed to dig into however they want and typically smear it all over. The op was not looking to be cheap she simply wanted to know what was a typical price to pay for a cake like what she was looking for. Some people mistake cheap with frugal which is NOT the same.

 

[Judique]

OP, I think you got taken for a ride. There is no comparison to the original cake. It looks like a sad homemade copy. I hope you didn't actually pay $150! The homemade cake looks like it has two oreos stuck in the top.

Not $150 and no - it's not sad - it's buttercream instead of the smooth fondant in the original picture.

Buttercream doesn't 'style' the same way as fondant or royal icing which is what is used for 'looks' but which doesn't taste all that great. Royal is made with shortening - so - next time think about it when you are eating that sugar water shortening combo that looks so pretty!

Buttercream tastes good and the original posters guests and family had an edible as well as attractive product for the birthday.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Opinions yeah, but they don't need to be so mean. The PP was quite rude about it. I totally agree, I'd never spend $150 on a cake either, not even $75, but I don't live in that income zone. I'm sure if we made a lot of money each year I would think differently. I wouldn't put someone down for it because they can afford it (apparently).

Though I've never heard it called a smash cake I've not met anyone that doesn't have a separate small cake for their kids first birthday for the kid to basically play with, so again, no need to be rude because it's not common in your area.

And I've never met anyone who has. That's what toys are for, no? When did it become acceptable, encouraged, to play with your food?

 

[Eastern]

Okay, you don't like the idea. Was it necessary to rain on the OP's parade with your opinion?

And FWIW, most bakers include the smash cake for free when you order a first birthday cake. Totally budget.

I didn't mean to rain on anyone's parade, I was just intrigued that so many posters made mention of this 'smash cake'. I understand a $150 cake more than a smash cake.

"smash cake for free" Nothing is free. You just paid $150 for a cake!

I've never heard of this smash cake thing before. Seems like a wild waste of flour and sugar.

 

[Judique]

I didn't mean to rain on anyone's parade, I was just intrigued that so many posters made mention of this 'smash cake'. I understand a $150 cake more than a smash cake.

"smash cake for free" Nothing is free. You just paid $150 for a cake!

I've never heard of this smash cake thing before. Seems like a wild waste of flour and sugar.

Why?

Surely the birthday child is going to get a piece of cake?

What difference does it make if it's in the form of a cupcake or smash cake size, or whether it is taken from the big cake? Especially if it is included as a freebie.

I much prefer the smash cake idea to the previous custom of letting the child 'bite' the cake as mentioned earlier by another poster.

 

[TheRatPack]

I'm glad you were happy with the results....looks like the 2 tier cake was a bit off though, not level. Still, if it tasted good and you were happy with the cakes for your birthday celebration, that's what matters I've made a lot of cakes in my time and had some that failed miserably....sometimes cake just doesn't cooperate LOL So maybe she was just having a hard time with that level.

Next time, after the buttercream is crusted over you can take a Viva papertowel and just barely smooth it over the surface with your hand....either that or a sheet of wax paper. It'll smooth that buttercream out a lot more to where it's not so rippled.

The smash cake is cute too....when my children were that age it wasn't something I'd even heard of. But I still always made a small cake or cupcake for them to eat and the rest of us has a larger cake. At 1 they want to feed themselves a lot of times and on their birthday....why not let them make a mess and try to feed themselves their own birthday cake.

Again, glad it turned out the way you wanted it....and that you got it cheaper than the original cake you pictured

 

[Colleen27]

And I've never met anyone who has. That's what toys are for, no? When did it become acceptable, encouraged, to play with your food?

That's such a classic first birthday pic: a child who only self-feeds with hands at that age digging into his/her birthday cake. It never occurred to me to have a separate cake just for that, but the grocery store bakery we use provides a matching cupcake for the birthday child with 1st birthday cake orders.

I don't see it as encouraging playing with food because eating with one's hands is part of the learning process for a child too young and uncoordinated for utensils, but I never did get any of those cute pics because none of my kids liked the feeling of frosting on their hands.

 

[cats mom]

I bet OP never guessed her thread was going to turn into a multi faceted debate:

smash cake - yes or no
purchased cake - yes or no
if yes - how much is an acceptable amount to spend

Only on the Dis...

As for the "you got taken for a ride" comment...

Does the cake with fondant frosting look cleaner? Of course. But the OP knew she was getting buttercream frosting, and she was fine with that. The party guests never saw the fondant version, so they were not comparing the two cakes. I'm sure everyone loved Mason's cake, and I bet it tasted great too.


Note
Here's a tip for anyone even thinking about contacting the producers of "My Super Sweet Sixteen" or "Outrageous Kid Parties" to film your precious snowflake's over the top bash... stay far, far away from the budget board.

 

[Derby4me]

How is it possible that this thread is turning mean? Friends, we're talking about a 1 year old's birthday cake. Can't we just be nice? What happened to the lesson we all teach our young children that if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything.

FYI, playing with food is developmentally a good thing for children. Feeling the textures between their fingers is part of learning. We're talking about a one year old here, not a three year old. Play on babies, play on.

 

[a1tinkfans]

First an foremost: BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MASON



I am thrilled you were happy with your cake/s op, thats what counts!

I had never heard of a smash cake
Interesting idea...we just give a slice of the one that was served, LOVE those first cake "messy" pix


Now, Id like to see this taken further....like having people (not just kids) Blow out the candles on a SMASH cake, rather than the one we are served
At my house, we NEVER blow it out on the cake, instead pick up 1 lit candle and blow that out, ....

How about a smash cake BLOW OUT... THROW OUT CAKE

 

[sunlover13]

WOW! Never thought I'd wake up to comments about being taken for a ride and whether a smash cake is appropriate.

1.) I paid $100 for all 3 cakes pictured. $70 for the Micky cake AND the smash cake was FREE. $30 for the cupcake cake.

2.) She had a problem with the level leaning and offered to give me $20 back. I refused b/c I would have tipped her anyway and I thought she did a great job. It slid when she put it in the box.

3.) I know it is nothing like the picture in the first post. I didn't want fondant b/c it doesn't taste good so the pictures were to give her an idea. I told her to run with it. This is a lady that bakes cakes for fun, not a business.

4.) Babies play with their food. Smash cakes is for them to dig in and get messy and eat. Just like they eat pasta with their fingers and make a mess. Again, the smash cake was FREE. I didn't pay extra for it. I wanted chocolate so he wasn't full of red / blue frosting.

A local bakery quoted $150 so I don't think I got "taken for a ride."

Thanks for your opinions.

My son had a great 1st b-day.

All the guests LOVED and RAVED about the cake. It was delicious.

I had 60 guests and most of the cake was gone so I had to buy that big of a cake. I probably could have got a huge sheet cake from Sam's, maybe 2 for about 1/2 the price. But it would not have tasted as good and wouldn't have been as cute. (IN MY OPINION, OF COURSE)

 

[Kellydelly]

Miserly would be everyone sharing a corn muffin Baking a separate cake for a kid to smash is ridiculous.

I'm guessing that her little one would have been just as happy with a slice of cake to smash, but the parents think it's cute, for some strange reason

It's not to smash, per se, it is for the birthday baby to pick up and eat, or mash it into their face or throw on the floor, whatever the child ends up doing with it. That is the fun, not knowing if the baby will even stick their finger into the cake or if they will go to town with it . Some people let the baby actually go at the cake intended for all the guests and I think that is gross. I like the baby having their own cake to mess with.

 

[softballmom3]

OP...Love the cake.

My oldest DD is almost 18 and she had a smash cake for her first birthday so yes....it's been around for a long time . We loved that she had her own special little cake.

To each their own. I think it was great and so glad you all enjoyed . I love buttercream and would prefer that over fondant.

 

[fortwildernessishome]

Ok, the moment we've all been waiting for.....

Here's the cakes for my son & cupcakes for my daughter:

I was really happy with the way they turned out.

Absolutely LOVE the cake!!!!! So cute!!!! I would much rather have this cake than one covered in fondant, that stuff is gross.........

 

[MissUndastood]

Absolutely LOVE the cake!!!!! So cute!!!! I would much rather have this cake than one covered in fondant, that stuff is gross.........

I agree. I thought the cake was adorable.
My youngest is 10 and we had smash cakes for all of our kids. Perhaps it's regional.