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July 24, 2013

Simple Cupcakes Train Birthday Cake

I am by no means an expert cake decorator.  Quite the contrary.  But my kids always request fun-themed cakes for their birthdays.  Because I’d much rather spend the special day playing with my kids than slaving away over a cake that will be rapidly devoured, and since I’m not a fan of the taste of store-bought cakes, I always opt to make my own from scratch.   Then I try to find the simplest way to incorporate the theme to please the birthday child.  🙂

I’ve seen “cupcake cakes” all over the place and decided to make my own since my kids love cupcakes.
My son LOVES Thomas the Train and begged for a train cake for his third birthday, so here’s what I came up with.   I made my Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes and a double batch of Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, then arranged the cupcakes in a 6×4 rectangle and gave them a thick coating of icing.  Then I piped two thick lines of frosting and placed individual Kit Kats over the top for railroad ties.  I finished it off with a cheap toy Thomas Train.  My son was ecstatic, and I was delighted to so easily please him.  🙂

 

What do you think?  Do you know a little one who would love one of these?——-

Need another fun birthday treat idea?  Try this Giant Birthday Cookie “Cake”.

Filed Under: Desserts, Kids' Stuff, Party Ideas, Uncategorized

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  1. Yaumara Lindo says

    July 24, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    This cupcake train cake is so cute! Thanks for the idea!
  2. Ruth Soukup says

    July 26, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    Boys and thomas the train seem to just go hand in hand! This is such a cute & simple fun idea that is sure to be a hit with any little boy!
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    October 1, 2013 at 10:27 pm

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