Sunday Sweets: Big Top Treats!
YA-da-duddle-duh-duh-DA-da-duddle!
YA-da-duddle-duh-duh-DA-da-duddle!
DA-da-da-da-da-DA-da-da-da-da ... ... ...
Wow. Sorry.
As you may have guessed, (but probably not) today's cakes are circus-themed!
(It's really hard to type out circus music).
Almost as hard, Jen tells me, as hunting down circus clown cakes that aren't creepy. But they DO exist, and here comes one now!
By Chocmocakes
It doesn't hurt that she's a pink widdle bear-clown waving a tiny flag, either.
Yessiree, boys and girls, prepare for adventure, because the circus has rolled into town!
By Studio Cake
Circus, and train, and Curious George themed? This cake is a total triple-whammy! I bet birthday boy Lance passed out from sheer excitement.
Now hurry, hurry, get your tickets today for the finest show under the big top!
By Doodle-Cakes
And look at those details!
We promise nonstop entertainment and thrills! And seals! And pinwheels!
That's right, getcha' popcorn, getcha' peanuts right here, folks, and getcha' self a good look at this circus spectacular:
I don't know what I love more, that ruffled layer or the "ropes" holding the whole thing up. (Side note: those ropes are actually called "guys" in circus-talk. Oh yeah, I researched to write about the circus, y'all. Now you are smarter.)
Now please, take your seats and turn your attention to the center ring, where Jumbo the elephant is about to perform a death-defying stunt atop a ball, atop some giant popcorn, atop a cake, atop another cake!
Another circus fun-fact: The circus invented the word 'jumbo!' It was a name made up by combining Swahili words and given to a large elephant owned by P.T. Barnum, who promoted him as the largest elephant on earth, and now we use it as an adjective!
Ok, ok, fine. I'll stop with the trivia. Sheesh.
Now this one has it all: Clowns and seals and stars! And a monkey ringmaster!
By Sang's Cakes
All in a vintage color-scheme that I love so much, I am seriously considering taking the whole thing in to the paint counter for some color-matching.
Hey, it looks like someone remembered to send in the clowns, because this cake is crawling with them!
Admit it: you were a little freaked to scroll down to see a cake crawling with clowns. Don't be scared, though; they're super cute! Do you see the little one doing a hand-stand?
Pop-quiz: What is the best theme ever for a topsy-turvy cake? Take your time.
Did you say "circus theme?" Then you are correct! Loving the bright colors here.
And step right up for another topsy-turvy treat!
By Chocmocakes
Note to friends: I have just decided to change my name to Eva, and turn one this year, and I request this exact cake to be served at my first birthday party, thank you.
I will also accept this cake, but I might burst into tears at the intense adorableness of it.
By Baking Arts
I love the clean and modern look, I love the simple colors, and I love how the top is recessed a tiny bit.
But ladies and gentlemen, you haven't seen "recessed" yet! You haven't even begun to see it!
By KaKE
Do you see it?
Holy smokes.
The figures are recessed into the cake! Absolutely incredible. I know I say this a lot, but SO MUCH DETAIL HERE! Drink it in!
And now, hold on to your hats, folks, 'cuz it's the moment you've all been waiting for.
...
*drumroll*
The Grand Finale! Behold:
(More pics here)
*cymbals crash, acrobats soar in the background, confetti canons explode, clowns go crazy, audience claps their hands off, everyone takes a final bow*
You just can't top a cake that requires an electrical outlet.
(Yep, it had motors! I think all the tiers rotated independently.)
Happy Sunday! We hope you enjoyed the show!
