Another New Twist on an Old Favorite

After finding a scrumptious carrot cake recipe, I had to put it to work on a farm cake.  Little Dakota was certain that he wanted a cake with cows, chickens and pigs.  I used Anabel's horse cake as my base and switched things ups a bit.  With everything I learned from hers, I changed a few things and fixed a few things.  Instead of fondant, I went with a cream cheese frosting which I learned does not decorate well.  

I took out some of the butterflies and flowers and added a few sunflowers and the apple tree.  Overall I was very pleased with the barn, the chickens and the pig.  My cow looks like he's has a few beers too many, I wish I would have used the same method for the horse on Anabel's cake.   

The top layer was carrot cake and the bottom was french vanilla.  Dakota and his Nana were very happy with the final product and we already have plans for a fun cake for his little sister in September.