Pin it & Spin it: Ruffled ombre cake with Italian Meringue Buttercream

Over the weekend I was able to mark off two items from my baking bucket list:  Italian Meringue Buttercream and a ruffled ombre cake.

{sidenote:  I have this whole bucket list  post planned but I can't find my blogging journal that contains the list so that I can actually blog  about it.  But as soon as it's found I'm marking these two items completed ;)}

I haven't done much cake decorating in the last ten or fifteen years.  In fact, I sold most of my decorating stuff in a yard sale before moving to Arkansas.  Back then, I didn't have much patience to practice and I was always disappointed with my cakes.  I find that the older I get {19 years old means I'm getting experienced, y'all}.  So I jumped at the chance to make a baby shower cake;  I figured my much older, patient self could handle the task.

I took to Pinterest for the challenge.

The Pin:  Italian Meringue Buttercream from Whisk Kid {really awesome step by step instructions provided along with pictures- was really really helpful since I was so nervous about making this}

Also really helpful:  this video:

The Spin:  Tinted light pink and paired with a pink ombre cake made for a sweet, sweet baby shower cake for baby Elaina Rose.

This was my first time making an ombre cake and this video was helpful for making the ruffles.

The Verdict:

Seriously easy and the best icing ever.  I have never been able to ice a cake so easily.  Italian Meringue is a D.R.E.A.M. to work with and it will definitely my go-to icing for future cakes.

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