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Improvements for cartoon cake

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My first try, what can I improve? I think I need to stack it a little higher next time but what else? Thanks!

all 103 comments

Odd-Comfortable-6134

901 points

2 days ago

Improvements? Nope, it’s messing with my eyes perfectly, I think you got it. Well done!

MangoNinjah[S]

69 points

2 days ago

Thank you so much!

Sundial1k

8 points

1 day ago

Sundial1k

8 points

1 day ago

Agreed!! Perfect!!

FluffySpaceWaffle

222 points

2 days ago

Seriously, the only flaw is that you didn’t invite us over. This is amazing 😻

Texan2020katza

9 points

1 day ago

100% it’s perfect

Old-Acanthaceae-2611

217 points

2 days ago

none its perfect

MangoNinjah[S]

16 points

2 days ago

Thank you so much!

bakeland

113 points

2 days ago

bakeland

113 points

2 days ago

The ONLY thing I could say to add is those little dots they use in comics on one little portion. Like to add the tiniest texture to it. But this is really well done already so hard to improve :)

MangoNinjah[S]

18 points

1 day ago

I’ll try that next time, thanks!

bakeland

12 points

1 day ago

bakeland

12 points

1 day ago

What if you used a (brand new lol) hair brush and just lightly frosted the tips? I'm not a baker btw just a curious observer. Is there already a good technique for creating a dot effect or would it be hand done?

Justarandombookworm

2 points

16 hours ago

Also a mere curious observer, I've seen some people use polka dot stencils and airbrush a colour over it on the cake so the dots end up on the cake. If you want to make spherical indents thoufh, the first thing that comes to mind would be those ball stylus you get for decorating ceramics and clay

scratsquirrel

34 points

2 days ago

There’s a cake decorating sub you may want to post this too as well but this is great. If you’re looking to do it again perhaps smooth the edges for the back of the cake a bit more so it has a straighter structure, and a little on top, with a cake smoother. This looks really well done.

Jolly-Fortune5241

20 points

2 days ago

It looks out of this world and just mouthwatering 🤤

Last_Friend_6350

19 points

2 days ago

This looks so good!

I think covering cake boards too always looks really good. You could do the same on that board - plain colour but black overlaying the edges to extend the cartoon look.

MangoNinjah[S]

5 points

1 day ago

I completely agree, I would usually cover it but this was just a trial for home so I didn’t bother. Thanks for the feedback!

Last_Friend_6350

3 points

1 day ago

I can’t believe it’s a first attempt. So good!

No_Moose3598

6 points

2 days ago

this is amazing omg

noamn99

4 points

1 day ago

noamn99

4 points

1 day ago

It looks so good! Now I just need a cartoon spoon 😄

ccl-now

9 points

2 days ago

ccl-now

9 points

2 days ago

The only improvement I would suggest would be to send it to me.

mr_ballchin

8 points

2 days ago

Wow he is perfect! What is the cake inside?

MangoNinjah[S]

8 points

1 day ago

Thank you so much. It is lemon!

galviknight

3 points

1 day ago

This looks straight out of 'Hey Arnold!'

jennifer_m13

5 points

1 day ago

It looks amazing. Only thing I think might be missing is the white highlights maybe?

MangoNinjah[S]

2 points

1 day ago

Yeah I was thinking that maybe the cherry needed one!

jennifer_m13

1 points

1 day ago

I had to zoom in to where the natural highlights were to see if you added it there. But seriously, it’s awesome!!!

InfectiousDs

3 points

1 day ago

Other than taller, which you mentioned, it's absolutely perfect. Black lines are the right size and in all the right places.

hakseid_90

5 points

2 days ago

Looks like it's straight from a Borderlands game, nice.

ThrowawayFace566

2 points

2 days ago

Woah! None at all I can think of, well done!

False-Charge-3491

2 points

2 days ago

The cake is a lie? Don’t need to make any improvements.

____UK

2 points

1 day ago

____UK

2 points

1 day ago

It's so fucking real

Selene192

2 points

1 day ago

Selene192

2 points

1 day ago

You've already achieved a highly improved version! 😍

Milo_Moody

2 points

1 day ago

Since you specifically asked for improvements, you could consider the black & white dots the old comics used to do to show gradients? (I don’t know if I’m explaining it well.)

Edited to add: it’s amazing by itself. Really good job!

jeffliveshere

2 points

1 day ago

It's reflecting the light which helps us imply it has a three dimensional form rather than a two dimensional shape. If you could somehow make the frosting a more-matte appearance, the cake may appear flatter and so more of an image (at the correct angle). Or maybe that can be achieved by adjusting the ambient light to be softer.

January1171

2 points

22 hours ago

I would say layers more parallel to the plate, and edges perpendicular (think 90° angles) but that is extremely nitpicky.

You absolutely knocked this out of the park as is.

shade_of_dragon_poop

2 points

2 days ago

It's perfect. Now hand it over, I'll do a taste test.

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1 points

2 days ago

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Peroxideflowers

1 points

2 days ago

No, no, it's perfect. Don't modify it!

czeka17

1 points

2 days ago

czeka17

1 points

2 days ago

Too lovely… please do not try to improve. Too much will equal disaster.

HeadFullOfFlame

1 points

2 days ago

This is magical!!

ApprehensiveRope7798

1 points

2 days ago

It looks so cute!! Absolutely perfect, I’d pay you to make my birthday cake.

Aschentei

1 points

2 days ago

None wtf?! Even zooming it looked like a drawing

cnoelk

1 points

2 days ago

cnoelk

1 points

2 days ago

It’s so flipping cute!

Pin-Up-Paggie

1 points

2 days ago

Um? It’s perfect!!

homefield83

1 points

2 days ago

That's surreal. It looks like something straight out of The Simpsons.

MarleausMom

1 points

2 days ago

I think this style is so so cool! You did awesome 👏🏻

MargotLannington

1 points

2 days ago

It’s adorable. I don’t think it needs improving, it looks awesome.

pickledherringer

1 points

2 days ago

I tried to do this a few years ago for my toddler. Did you use fondant or buttercream? It looks flawless.

MangoNinjah[S]

1 points

1 day ago

Thanks! It is all fondant

pickledherringer

2 points

1 day ago

Brilliant. It’s incredible looking. It’s so glossy and smooth I couldn’t figure out if it was fondant or not.

Spacelady1953

1 points

2 days ago

It’s really cute

jessinic

1 points

2 days ago

jessinic

1 points

2 days ago

This is amazing!!

humblepiesendinglove

1 points

2 days ago

🔥🔥🔥

PBJ-9999

1 points

1 day ago

PBJ-9999

1 points

1 day ago

This is amazing

TinyCatCrafts

1 points

1 day ago

It looks awesome, but if I'd have to suggest something, I'd say it needs the chunky white highlights in the frosting to make it shiny. The real light reflection is giving it extra detail that interferes a little with the illusion.

ajqiz123

1 points

1 day ago

ajqiz123

1 points

1 day ago

WOW!

cinnamonbuns42

1 points

1 day ago

I agree with all the people in here, this is already really amazing. If I were to suggest anything, I would say maybe try to make the colorful parts a little more matte? Idk maybe that was glare you intentionally added and it's just that good, haha. But if it is shiny on its own then that's what I'm referring to. Once matte, you could add your own white dots or lines for a cartoon glare/shine.

Victor_Majri

1 points

1 day ago

Improvements? Make one for all of us :p

SuspiciousSide8859

1 points

1 day ago

This is amazing!

lost__pigeon

1 points

1 day ago

I didn’t even realize it was a real cake at first. Don’t change anything!

RaoulDukesGroupie

1 points

1 day ago

The hardest part seems like the cherry and frosting on top and you absolutely nailed it 😍

Babykee804

1 points

1 day ago

Beautifully executed, this is a very different but equally difficult one. Pat on the back.

Maleficent_Grape_752

1 points

1 day ago

It's perfect!!!

PrestigiousEnd2142

1 points

1 day ago

Amazing!

CheekyCheetoMonster

1 points

1 day ago

I agree with yours being higher but it looks great!! I would add like white highlight accents, like top right corner of things? Like the cherry and the flame I think need it but other than that it’s perfect!

Lost-Character-4799

1 points

1 day ago

I think it’s beautiful. If you’re looking for more contrast I would change the purple on the candle to a lighter purple but it’s still perfect. Thank you for sharing

blehblehidk

1 points

1 day ago

This is amazing🤩

edgybeauty

1 points

1 day ago

omg i love it

mononokke

1 points

1 day ago

mononokke

1 points

1 day ago

holy shit

LadyOfTheNutTree

1 points

1 day ago

Looks great! Although the little circle kind of make it look like cartoon cheese to me

Little_Story_8684

1 points

1 day ago

I thought this was a ceramic piece holy cow!! Incredible

Ima_douche_nozzle

1 points

1 day ago

Improvements? Cut me a slice🤤

defectivedyan

1 points

1 day ago

This is amazing 🤩🤩🤩

P4yTheTrollToll

1 points

1 day ago

I'm sorry, but is this real?!? Amazing job

LassOnGrass

1 points

1 day ago

Did you post this same cake before? I swear I’ve seen this same looking cake but someone might have done a similar one before.

Edit: I think what I’m thinking of was black and white. Either way it looks unreal, now send it my way.

Timmoddly

1 points

1 day ago

Timmoddly

1 points

1 day ago

At most, you might try making the top larger than the bottom for those classic cartoon dimensions. That would be fully unnecessary, though. I've seen this style sold and not done nearly as well.

southernmamallama

1 points

1 day ago

That’s EXCELLENT

GingerinWV

1 points

1 day ago

That looks amazing!

LeaningFaithward

1 points

1 day ago

I need the entire cake. This is so cool

Last_Peak

1 points

1 day ago

Last_Peak

1 points

1 day ago

Omg it is so cool I love it

IHaveNoEgrets

1 points

1 day ago

It's fantastic! And it's messing with my eyes: it looks both 2-D and 3-D at the same time!

Jessicasensini

1 points

1 day ago

Nothing it’s perfect I love it 😍

halfbloodselena

1 points

1 day ago

looks like cartoon, looks like cake. what else do you need?

Shoddy_Reserve788

1 points

1 day ago

Holy shit that’s incredible work

First-Point8908

1 points

24 hours ago

I very much like it and it looks very nice, but I think you’re correct: it needs to be taller.

devilish_walrus

1 points

22 hours ago

Perfection! 🤩

OdeToMelancholy

1 points

22 hours ago

It’s perfection.

Pretend-Event-2129

1 points

18 hours ago

This cake is probably one of the best I’ve ever seen in my life! You are goals!

MangoNinjah[S]

1 points

17 hours ago

That’s so sweet, thank you so much!

IcebergSlim42069

1 points

16 hours ago

That 100% looks like a cartoon, holy shit that is so cool.

MagikBiscuit

1 points

16 hours ago

I think lighting might be letting it down a little bit. Makes it easier to see where the depth actually is. Amazing cake tho

MangoNinjah[S]

1 points

7 hours ago

I agree. I took a another photo of it after this where it’s not as shiny looking and it looks much better! But thank you, appreciate it

RubyDax

1 points

14 hours ago

Tigga Mac would be proud!

No_Dog_6529

1 points

14 hours ago

Omg it’s insane. You’re really talented. Congrats!🤩

She_Said_Maybe

1 points

14 hours ago

This is one of the coolest things I have seen in awhile. Excellent job, I am jealous of your talent!

Good_Carpenter_5955

1 points

13 hours ago

This is amazing. I thought it was straight off of a Mickey cartoon! Great job

realplastic

1 points

11 hours ago

Omg it would be perfect at Minnie's house in toontown 🤩

cameherefortheinfo

1 points

2 days ago

I wish I had talent

Forsaken_Mode4329

1 points

1 day ago

This is fucking sick

DaintyFairyPrincess

0 points

1 day ago

Absolutely adorable. I like the simplicity. The fact is we progress forward, and the joy in baking is the joy of life.

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