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Fondant Cigars Birthday Cake

This was my husband's birthday cake.
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This sugar cigar case was made tonight, and it is going to be used as a decoration theme for  my husband's birthday cake. I have to admit that photos do not show all the details on the cigars, but I think they are good enough to show the end result.

 



I used icing fondant and gum paste which I made from scratch (you can find this recipe and instructions in a previous post). I also used fondant colour paste, and edible pens.  



Although my husband does not smoke any more, this cake was a pleasant surprise for him!
His birthday is on the 21/03/11.
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  1. JaniceMarch 1, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Good enough- that's an understatement! Really creative idea.

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  2. JessiMarch 1, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Wow those look so good! I bet the cake will look amazing.

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  3. eatgreek.netMarch 1, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    although I don't like cigars (or anything that it closed to smoke), these are lovely! excellent idea! (^_^)

    best wishes for your husband! :-)

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  4. Nikki @ The Tolerant VeganMarch 2, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    They are so cute!

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  5. Jill ColonnaMarch 2, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Fabulous! So creative. Can almost smell the tobacco leaves! One lucky husband.

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  6. LizzyMarch 2, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Wow, what an incredible idea! You pulled this one off perfectly...your husband must be thrilled :)

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  7. Soumya VineethMarch 2, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Yep, loved the end result! innovative!

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  8. Raisa @ Guavaandgrits.comMarch 2, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Cohiba's! My hubs favorite! Wow good job!

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  9. StephanieMarch 2, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    What an awesome cake! Creative and beautifully execute. Your husband will love it, I'm sure!

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  10. Happy When Not HungryMarch 2, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Wow! I'm so impressed. What a creative idea!

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  11. IvyMarch 2, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    These look great. Shall be looking forward to seeing the final birthday cake! Great job Efti. My daughter's birthday is in ten days and I haven't decided what cake to make for her yet.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    teleia efti mou! Pote tha ta fame ehhh enousa kapnisoume? kat

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  13. something goodMarch 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Great to stop smoking :))) Excellent idea!

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  14. briarroseMarch 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful job! This looks so cool.

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  15. Gayle MartinMarch 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    That is amazing.

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  16. kitchenmorphMarch 2, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    wow look so good. so much fun.

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  17. KatrinaMarch 3, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Great great idea!!! ♥- Katrina

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  18. CoreyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    These look just wonderful! I live in Tampa - Cigar City - and these would really be a hit down here.

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  19. cakewhizMarch 3, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    wowwww! i love all the details. excellent work :D

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  20. MarisaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Wow! Excellent work! Such a cute idea for your husbands cake.

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  21. MedejaMarch 3, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Better these than real ones :D

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  22. Chris and AmyMarch 4, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    We're so impressed! Very clever!!

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  23. Kate @ Diethood.comMarch 5, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wow, this is brilliant! My jaw dropped when I read that it was a fondant cigar and not a real cigar!! Beautiful job!

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  24. Anna SavinoMarch 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    very cool! I admire your patience with these! brava and thanks for checking out my blog!;)

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  25. JennaMarch 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Cute cigars!

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  26. ButrcreamblondiMarch 10, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    These turned out really cool! I love all the detail work!

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  27. miahungrylongtimeMarch 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    This is incredible! Wow

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  28. RSMarch 12, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    An Award is waiting for you at my blog. Come and grab it.

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  29. Just One CookbookMarch 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    You are so talented to make these yummy cigars! So tedious work! I'm really impressed... You have lots of great recipes and I have to come back to check more!

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  30. Kim @ Incandescent Blue FlameMarch 13, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for commenting on my blog! You are so very talented!

    Cheers,
    Kim @ Incandescent Blue Flame

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  31. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    That is so cute haha, my bf would love this!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I'm impressed, this is a great looking job! Really cute idea!

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  33. La Sopa de TomateMarch 16, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Very nice and excellent work, congratulations

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  34. Cooking CreationMarch 17, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    These look wonderful!

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  35. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    These look absolutely fascinating!I don't think I would have enough patience to make them unfortunately : (

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  36. Confectionary DesignsApril 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Very nicely done!!

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  37. TinaMay 28, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I have a cigar afficiando friend and this is perfect for him. As creative as you are, I would say you do not really have a kitchen-just an imagineering room. Congrats on another great creation!

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  38. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    They really look like cigars!! That's a great job, they're fantastic!

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  39. BrytAugust 14, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I love these, what a great idea. Thinking I'll have to make a similar one (if I can) for my bf's birthday this year. He'd love it!

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  40. AnonymousDecember 18, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    This cake shows a great way to creatively capture something that is incredibly unhealthy (cigars) with something that is... well.. less unhealthy (cake). It's a great idea for adults, but it's a good thing this cake isn't marketed to kids. There are already enough ad campaigns directed toward promoting tobacco products to kids in order to draw in life-long customers from a young age, as tobacco has proven to be extremely habit-forming.

    Paolo L. (Psychology 240)

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