Bryan will be celebrating his 3rd birthday in school tomorrow and as usual, I've take leave from work today to make his birthday cake.
I've givien myself ample time as usual to research on the various type of design as early as 1st quarter of the year just to prep myself for any last minute surprises that Bryan is capable of sprining on me :)
I was anticipating the following cake themes that he will most likely to choose.
1. Thomas the Train
2. Barney
3. Angry Birds
As expected, Bryan starts to tell me that he wants a Thomas the Train Birthday Cake after seeing all his school friends brithday cake.
Here are my baking process for his Chocolate Oreo Thomas the Train Birthday Cake :)
Step 1
Making the 2 layers of Chocolate Cake. This year I'm using Optima Chocolate Sponge Mix that I bought from Sun Lik for this mission. I noticed that their sponge mix is as good as making from scratch but will not remain soft after 2nd day whereas those that I make from scratch will stay soft for a least 3-4 days. Well, this is going to be for school so it will be gone in a day so no worries on the texture part :)
1st layer is unmoulded while the smaller 2nd layer is baking in the oven.
Spreading Crushed Oreo & Fresh Cream on the Cake. I bought ready crushed oreo from Sun Lik as well. I simply love that store!
Both cakes are nicely cream and ready for frosting!
1st Layer Frosted Crumb coating for 2nd layer all using Non-Diary Whipping Cream
Decorating the 1st Layer Almost Done... Trees are done using buttercream
This is the Birthday Thomas the Train set that will sit on the cake as the cake topper.
This is the Finish Product :)
