My mum used to make the most amazing cakes.

They must have made quite an impression as so many have stayed with me for many years.

They certainly made birthdays special.

So with a special birthday fast approaching in our house,

the challenge of a [url=http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/2340013]another[/url] special birthday [url=http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/742050]cake[/url] was too appealing to pass up on.

CJ isn’t old enough to ask for anything yet, so we thought we’d make his favourite.

I won’t ruin the surprise, but this is a teaser; the icing jungle animals I’ve started making.

I’ve always wanted to try this, and they have turned out even better than I hoped.