Choose Miss Shortcake’s Cake!
February 27th, 2008 @ 1:10 pm by Mrs. Shortcake
Everyone who knows about Ann Woods, loves Ann Woods. I am no exception (Exhibit A: giant sign on my lawn reading “I HEART A.W.”), and was thrilled/intoxicated/falling-down-drunk-and-giggling-hysterically-punch-drunk in love with these caketoppers:
However, my mother objected to the A.W. caketopper on three counts:
1) They were dangerously nearing the cost of a whole cake
2) They didn’t make any sense to her :”Birds? Who puts birds on a cake?”
And after explaining that quite a few people put birds on cakes (ie, Miss Penguin, Miss Canary, Miss Gummibear, etc) she was mollified but still insisted:
3) that my crafting genes were better employed making a caketopper myself
So off I went, collecting fabric and bits and bobs and cutting out prototypes, when I realized that everyone puts birds on wedding cakes now (exaggerating, I know) and I didn’t need to copy them, now did I?
So instead, I decided to make deer.
They’ll be very similar to the following caketopper, but instead of being “glam” I’ll craft them to be more vintage-kitchy-cute.
The cake itself will be put on some sort of pink vintage cake stand, either in ceramic or glass. I also love me some hob-nail, but the display ultimately depends on the design of the cake itself.
This is where you come in, darling reader - we need to finalize our cake design in order to receive accurate baker quotes!
THE INSPIRATION
THE FINALISTS:
Mr. Shortcake and I have weeded through all of the cakes on the previous inspiration boards, and have narrowed it down to the following four options. Please remember that our deer will be on top of the cake, so the final design has to “jive” with that venison vibe.
CONTESTANT A:
(from flickr user becheery)
* without top bows
CONTESTANT B:
(from flickr user pinkcakebox)
CONTESTANT C:
(from flickr user becheery)
*without monogram topper
CONTESTANT D:
(from marthastewart)
*in pale pink fondant
Which one do you prefer? A, B, C, or D?
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106 Responses to “Choose Miss Shortcake’s Cake!”
I’d go with D too!
I love cake C, but I think cake D would look better with the deer!
I love pink! Heehee!
B or D. Though if it’s B I’d take out the top and bottom tier bows and just have the one. Too fussy otherwise. And I’d make sure that one of your deer had a bow on it, to (no pun intended) tie it all together.
they are all very cute - but i think cake D works best w/ the theme!
D for sure!
Considering the vintage aspects of your wedding, AND the deer…i would go with ‘B’.
PS - great job on the deer…they are super cute!
I love the simple dots of B, but I agree with these other ladies that say D works best with the theme. Who wouldn’t love deer grazing in a delicious meadow of fondant?
love c and d
D definitely!
I like C and D the best, with a slight lean toward D.
B or D 
B or D. The simplicity of the cakes will make your cake topper the focus.
D. :] Or maybe even B, but I think D would look best with the deer.
I think the A cake will look best-it’s vintage-y but it’s also whimsical and cute, like your topper.
I think D would be best with the deer - not too cutesey, a little organic (to go with the topper), and still beautiful!
D hands down! Love it, and the deer will look charming on top.
Not to be like everyone else but…D!
The deer are very 1950’s kitsch, and cake B matches that idea. It would be very sweet with the deer on top!
B or D. I love the simple classiness of B. but D has an out door-sey ness bc of the flowers. ultimately i’m leaning towards B.
Lillies of the Valley are my favorite so I would pick “D”
d
D! B was a close second 
I vote for D! And I love your deer plan.
Have you see all the cool deer stuff at the Modish Shoppe? http://shop.modishhandmade.com/item.php?item_id=293&category_id=4
http://shop.modishhandmade.com/item.php?item_id=70&category_id=4
http://shop.modishhandmade.com/item.php?item_id=818&category_id=23
http://shop.modishhandmade.com/item.php?item_id=642&category_id=2
I think D would be the best with the deer. Adorable!
I think D would go best with the Deer. The detail on that cake is adorable.
D!
I definitely think D goes best with the deer!! so adorable
I think B or D would go best with your deer!
I like C or D. D is more unique though and I think would go great with the deer toppers!
I would choose C or D! I think they “fit” the deer better than the other choices.
Definitely B or D. I like B, but I like D just as much and it goes better with the deer.
Definitely D! It’s so adorable!
I love D…followed by A.
I like B. I think th dots make it a little retro to match the deer.
I’m seeing the deer looking at home on B, but D would be my next choice
I like C and D but I think D goes best with the deer! Gorgeous!!
Oh D D D! Go with D!
D!
I LOVE DEER! Aaaah! Deery Lou is my favorite Hello Kitty character ever. I can’t wait to see your toppers.
And oh yeah, D.
with the deer, i’d definitely go for cake d. it would look soooo cute!
I like D the best but C is also wonderful!
I think Cake B or D would look best with the deer. I think D is my fave though!
B or D given your great vintage theme.
I think B would look best since it has that same retro vibe that your deer have and I think D would look a little too theme-y. B looks classy but will still be cute and totally work with your deer.
And great job on the deer by the way they are super cute!
Definitely D… and C was my (distant) second choice.
I would say C or D. I think D goes better with the deer.
I like A… it is unique and cheerful.
ya, like most of the people here, I’d go with Cake D. I might be one of the only guys actually responding.
If you just tweaked the cake a bit to make it more “nature” like (i.e grasslike) and add the deers on top, it would look like they are grazing.
B or D. So creative, Miss Shortcake! I love deer!
D if you can make it look more “foresty,” to match the deer. B looks more “vintage” to me, though.
I’m all for D =)
D for the Deer!
I too was loving the birds, but went through the same thought process as you: 1) the birds are out of my budget 2) I can make something 3) why do birds like everyone else????
I love the deer - very very cute.
I like cakes B and D.
I don’t like A with the deer on top - even without the bow. Too fussy.
D for sure!
D is my favorite!
D!
i love B, but maybe that’s because anne @ pinkcakebox is making our wedding cake 
D for DEER!
All the cakes are cute, but D has the perfect tiptoe-ing through the sun-dappled forest vibe.
AND
The meaning of lily of the valley is “You will find Happiness,” so what could be more perfect for a wedding cake?
(Also, it doesn’t look like any other cake I’ve seen!)
I love cake D!
D!
B or D. B is for beautiful and D is for deer, so I think those are obvious choices!
I love D BUT…for your wedding I would say B. It is just such a great cake and definitely more fitting with the deer and the vintage theme! B all the way
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FOR DEER!
D!
B all the way (more vintage & love the bows) but D is also VERRRY cute too!
I pick D!!
D is beautiful and the best match for your cake topper!! if not d, then definitely B
I think D matches the deer best. But if not, then C!!
I like D the best, and then followed by B
which also seems to be the majority vote around here.
(but they are all very very sweet)
d!
D
Another vote for D.
I agree with everyone else that D complements the vintage theme and would mesh well with the deer. However, I think C has a better vintage feel and B is very 50’s housewife with its polka dots and prim ribbons. You don’t really need to emphasize nature inspirations with one element just because of the deer. You can customize. Also, I love the blue and white icing, especially if you can get it in French Blue!
Also, did you make the deer yourself? Or is that an inspiration picture from somewhere else? Great job!
I like D!!!
Oh how cute are your sweet deer? Love it! My vote is also for D please! D! D! D!
I’ll be honest. I don’t get the deer thing. Are you gonna have the clay-mation Frosty the snowman on a lower level?
I just don’t see the deer working well with many cakes out there. I think you could do much better than what that person came up with. What about rabbits? Just don’t put chocolate sprinkles on the top…cause well, then, your animals just made a mess.
D!!!
Hey Buzzin
“that person” happened to be ME who made those deer, and FYI, they’re forest deer, as in BAMBI, as in one of my favorite movies, as in NOT REINDEER. Thanks for totally slamming something that took 13 hours to make…hand sewn entirely.
A!
I first went for B, but then when I was D I knew that would be the one for me!
And don’t pay any mind to conflicting opinions (although you did ask for them!) Everyone’s entitled to their own, even if they do come across as insulting to someone who has poured hours into creating something special.
Your deer are wonderful and I think it will all look delightful.
Good luck with everything!
1st choice D 2nd choice C
D, definitely! And I found those deer on etsy just a few days ago. was it your etsy store?
Cake D, no doubt!
definitely D with the D eer!
I like cake A - for me. But, for you, I like cake D! AND, I LOVE the deer! So fetch!
D
D
I’m with the crowd for sure, love D
D! You could also make the bluebells into more grassy-type structures for the deer to eat. But it’s beautiful as is, too!
D all the way.
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D!
B or D
B or D!
D all the way. A is way too busy and will take away from the focus of your deer.
I like the idea of making the little flowers grassy instead - maybe long grass with small little daffodils or daisies poking out? or whatever you’re using for your bouquet, in miniature.
Loving D! Liking C.
Something new and different is always a great idea, IMO. Pretty soon I seriously bet you see more deer out there…
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Mrs. Shortcake, Vancouver
Age and Occupation: 24, Marketing Manager/Children's Lit Writer
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Engagement Date: August 7, 2007
Wedding Date: October 2008
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Venue: Ceremony in a historic church, tented lawn reception at a golf and country club
About Me: 1950's housewife sent to the future, reborn as crafting-obsessed, jill of all trades. I enjoy decorating, writing, baking sweet things, singing show tunes/dancing in public, wearing pearls, and knitting sweaters for my furbaby, Harvey, to chew upon. I heart pink, and believe that sparkles are the new black.
I love Cake D! I think it will work really well with your deer. It’s simple and beautifully decorated, and the deer can almost appear to be grazing atop it. Adorable!