Lightning McQueen Birthday Cake

by LittleGrace

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Intro: Lightning McQueen Birthday Cake

Here are the steps I took to make this Lightning McQueen cake for a friend.

- I began as 3- 1/4 sheets of chocolate cake. Layered with butter cream icing.

- I found pics of Lightning McQueen on the internet, print them, cut them out and line the cut image with parchment or wax paper... cut it out into the shape also. Pin it with toothpicks on the top of the car first and cut around the picture, then repeat for the sides, front and back. It also help if you have a 3-D toy to view as a model.

- Cut them out and pined them to the cake layers. then cut the cake to match the shape.

- Trim and cut the cake to create the fenders, wheel wells, and spoiler.

- Dirty Ice the cake

- Ice the cake

- Create fondant accents and designs and add them to the cake just a few hrs before delivery.

I am so excited I was able to make my own fondant and I had a project to use it on. Just the details are fondant and the red car is Butter cream. Hope you enjoy.

17 Comments

StephanieG5 8 years ago

What do you mean by dirty icing the cake?

michael63 10 years ago

This is really cool! You are are great cook!

kikimurray 11 years ago

Here are some pics. Thanks again!!

kikimurray 11 years ago

Thank you so much for the instructions! I just made this cake for my son's 3rd birthday. He has been asking for a Lightning McQueen cake and I wasn't sure I would attempt it, but your cake gave me the courage to try. It turned out great and I know he will love it! Thanks for sharing!!

LittleGrace 11 years ago

OH fantastic Kikimurray! I am so glad you created this. Thanks for sharing! Can you upload an image in the comments?

susanchen2011 12 years ago

It is complicated for me. I admire you.

debbi.kruger 12 years ago

Absolutely Stunning I am going to try this, do you perhaps hav a template of the cutout you stuck to the side? have to do a car cake for friday

cmatheny- willis 12 years ago

could i use a boxed cake mix? Or will it be too crumbly?

LittleGrace 12 years ago

Really I am a crafter at heart and I use box mixes... shhh don't tell. LOL! I do add a few slight flavors/ingredients to it to disguise... er... improve the taste. Have fun!

kstevens3 12 years ago

I am so nervous to try my hand at my first birthday cake. Thank you for this idea without full fondant. Do you know what decorating tips you used to write Jordan and Happy Birthday? I'm trying to figure out what I need to buy.
Love your cake!

LittleGrace 12 years ago

Ya know I really don't remember. I am sorry ... it was just a round tip about 1/8 inch opening. One of the standard writing tips.

You can do it! Give yourself a day so your not stressed and creating it right before the party.

Good luck!!! :)

katebabe384 13 years ago

oh my gosh! This is so cute!! My nephew loves Cars and has a birthday coming up....I may have to give this a shot!

dommy 13 years ago

whoa that looks awesome 5*