A Diaper Cake From Hell

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  1. 1 On September 14th, 2007, How to make a Diaper Cake - Diaper Cake Gallery for Inspiration said:

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    posted on September 14th, 2007 at 5:45 pm

  2. 2 On October 17th, 2007, How to Make a Diaper Cake – More Diaper Cake Ideas to help you Make a Diaper Cake said:

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    posted on October 17th, 2007 at 5:32 pm

  3. 3 On October 24th, 2007, Virginia said:

    This looks like crap. Nice idea, but the ones I make are much more beautiful. Ug. This is from hell

    posted on October 24th, 2007 at 9:31 pm

  4. 4 On November 5th, 2007, Elisabeth said:

    I can honestly say that I have never seen anything quite so hideous before in my life………………..All I can say is………..Why?????????????????

    posted on November 5th, 2007 at 11:52 am

  5. 5 On November 15th, 2007, Bronwyn said:

    Well now, this does look like cr@p.

    What happened to following the basic rule of using rubber bands and rolling the diapers ?
    Come on this looks like you had a wonderful idea in the making and there just didn’t seem to be any brain & eye coordination!
    Sorry to sound harsh,but I have made one for my sisters baby shower and it was easy !

    posted on November 15th, 2007 at 10:03 am

  6. 6 On November 18th, 2007, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Bronwyn

    When talking about rolling the diapers you’re right, it is easier.
    The problem is that I tried to do a more advanced diaper cake, one who doesn’t look like many different rounds, but the entire cake flows together.
    When you do it right the result is way mare beautiful than the regular cake; the problem is, learning how to do it takes a lot of practice or a very good guide

    posted on November 18th, 2007 at 7:18 am

  7. 7 On January 14th, 2008, Lisa said:

    Ok…Now this is very very bad…Shakes head…even my very first one was better then this…Oh boy
    Take a look at some of my diaper/nappy cakes @

    http: //www .flickr.com/photos/angelinasgifts/

    Lisa
    Angelina’s Gifts

    posted on January 14th, 2008 at 2:50 am

  8. 8 On January 18th, 2008, Tanya said:

    I don’t know how it has gotten a bad name… There are all kinds of diaper cakes ranging from simple to elaborate. This is as simple as it gets, yet still a fun addition to a baby shower, and I’m sure very appreciated by the parents to be. In some ways this is a better idea because of simplicity to take apart and use when the shower is done. My vote is that this is a good diaper cake, a decoration on top… even a bow would give it a more finished look.

    posted on January 18th, 2008 at 5:04 am

  9. 9 On January 21st, 2008, DiaperDiva said:

    Why don’t you try doing the rounds and then wrapping the regular folded diapers around that, and try it with pampers swaddlers that are all white except for the tabs and band, and then it might look a little better, if all else fails, wrap it in blankets, burb rags, bibs, whatever and but some of that shredded confetti paper on top of the exposed diapers in between layers, it looks really nice that way.

    posted on January 21st, 2008 at 2:42 am

  10. 10 On February 25th, 2008, Baby Shower Cakes, Diaper Cakes, at Diapers - Your Online Guide said:

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    posted on February 25th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

  11. 11 On March 20th, 2008, Stephanie said:

    I think it’s mighty cute. Who cares if it’s not traditional. the point is to give the mother a centerpiece that she can disassemble and use. i’m sure no mother is going to turn her nose up and say “i’m sorry. that diaper cake sucks. i’m just going to throw away all those diapers and not use them”
    diapers are too expensive.
    get over yourselves.
    It’s beautiful :)

    posted on March 20th, 2008 at 12:02 am

  12. 12 On March 30th, 2008, Pati said:

    That is the worse thing I have ever seen, not even one proper bow. I just made my first 3 tier diaper cake and it’s beautiful. You need to take the time and effort to make it lovely. Although I am crafty LOL I have seen the cakes that are not rolled up and they seem very hard to make on your own, you need at least two people to do it.

    posted on March 30th, 2008 at 2:55 am

  13. 13 On April 16th, 2008, Foodaholic said:

    Hey, I don’t think it looks THAT bad for a first try. There must be some pretty good diaper cake makers out there then.

    posted on April 16th, 2008 at 2:29 pm

  14. 14 On April 17th, 2008, Glo said:

    It’s not THAT bad! Definately salvagable.

    posted on April 17th, 2008 at 5:24 am

  15. 15 On April 23rd, 2008, Pati said:

    Hey I sent you a picture of my diaper cake LOL the first I made and wanted to know if you would post it. I’ll take a look around to see if you did.

    Pati

    posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:28 pm

  16. 16 On May 16th, 2008, Lindsay said:

    It may not be the most elaborate diaper cake, but it is still cute. It was a very thoughtful idea to give to the Mom-To-Be. I’m sure she will love it, and love the fact that you put forth the time and effort just for her. :-)

    posted on May 16th, 2008 at 3:59 pm

  17. 17 On May 18th, 2008, Tash said:

    I have just started making one in that style, and it was surprisingly easy. I think they are much easier if you use the older style disposables with the plastic-y outer and more padding, whereas you have used the kinder more fabric-y disposables. I think (aside from the very top layer) you have done an awesome first job…now you just need to work a little more on the decorating – keep going and you’ll wow ‘em with top quality in no time :-)

    posted on May 18th, 2008 at 8:10 am

  18. 18 On August 11th, 2008, Bella said:

    wow some of you guys are rude! You must be so proud of your manners. Everyone who said or asked why it was not done the ‘normal’ way have obviously forgotten what originality is.

    To whoever did this I say well done for not following the crowd and for doing something original and different. I hope you are able to work from here and find ways to improve and decorate this style of nappy cake. I honestly dont think there is anything wrong with how you did the nappies it just needs to be decorated. I look forward to more pics of what you can do.

    posted on August 11th, 2008 at 6:46 pm

  19. 19 On September 3rd, 2008, Teri said:

    While searching for gift ideas for co-workers first baby I stumbled across this site and thought what a great idea! I’m not exactly crafty but after seeing how much it cost to buy one already made, and being on a $60 budget, I decided to “wing it” and try to make one on my own. I spent $35 in diapers and accessories. I figured I’d try to make it first and if I couldn’t figure it out, I’d purchace the “how to make a diaper cake” instruction video. It took me about one hour and no need to use the video and my cake turned out SOOOO CUTE! I even tried the more “difficult” cake, not the rolled up diaper one, I did the one that “flows”. For anyone thinking about trying this…. go ahead. Be brave, and only use the video as a last resort.

    posted on September 3rd, 2008 at 4:33 am

  20. 20 On October 18th, 2008, Joy said:

    Not too bad for a first time try ! What I found that worked well is using a receiving blanket and stacking the diapers 2-3 deep and lengthwise, wrapping them uptightly with the blanket and rolling the blanket as if rolling a cinnamon roll leave the center open and pinning this together with diaper pins. The diaper pins just add to the items you are giving the mom to be. Take another receiving blanket and stack more diapers side by side and 2 tall wrap this uptighly as well and pin. Then put this into the center of the first one you made and you now have a 2 tiered cake! I use diaper pins to add rattles, girly socks rolled and tucked end up looking like flowers and I add a bottle by kinda stuffing it down the center of the upper cake. If you would like pictures…I have them. It really is easy !!

    posted on October 18th, 2008 at 7:42 am

  21. 21 On October 23rd, 2008, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Joy
    Thank you for your comment, I’m sorry it took me so long to respond.
    I’d be happy if you sent me the pictures of the diapers cake/cakes you’ve made.
    Every time one of my readers in contributing to this blog I go smiling the entire day.

    I’ll be happy to post your pics and give you the credit for them.

    Happy Cooking :-)

    The Duke

    posted on October 23rd, 2008 at 10:38 am

  22. 22 On December 7th, 2008, Gift~A~Cake said:

    I have seen worse. I think that everyone has their own ideas and style. This cake us unique. Not everyone here making cakes had it going on the first one. It takes time and patience and it takes too make more cakes to finally get better.

    posted on December 7th, 2008 at 6:33 am

  23. 23 On January 19th, 2009, Christina said:

    I love to decorate regular cakes and I am only a beginner with no classes and I get tons of compliments from them so i figured why not try a cake made of diapers. It was the easiest thing I have ever done! Not to mention the fun that I had doing it. Not to sound too concedieded but it was the talk of the shower! I made the cake and the diaper cake match with the same theme the mother to be had picked out for the cake. For anyone who is looking for some fun give it a try. Who cares what it lloks like all it matters is that if is coming from YOU! Your time and efforts in creating this gift, not just going to the store and piking out an outfit or two!

    posted on January 19th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

  24. 24 On January 30th, 2009, diane said:

    sorry it’s dnk

    posted on January 30th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

  25. 25 On January 31st, 2009, diane said:

    it might it easier if you use a small roll of paper towels for a base that’s what i use in my cakes

    Diane

    posted on January 31st, 2009 at 1:41 am

  26. 26 On February 10th, 2009, Mary said:

    As a new mother – all I can say is, who care what it looks like? I’d be thrilled just to have all the diapers!

    posted on February 10th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

  27. 27 On April 14th, 2009, Jillian said:

    Well it’s the thought that counts…but if i tried and THATS what came out…i’d have thrown the diapers in a gift bag and called it a day….leave the diaper cakes to the pros..

    posted on April 14th, 2009 at 4:23 pm

  28. 28 On June 15th, 2009, Lonita said:

    You should have tried rolling the diapers, they are way easier to control and manage then… Better luck next time :)

    posted on June 15th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

  29. 29 On June 22nd, 2009, Nicole said:

    I made a diaper cake for a shower once by rolling and taping the diapers. We also poked random baby itmes in like a thermometer, comb, pacifiers to make it into 2 games. We guessed the number of diapers and next hid the cake while people tried to recall the itmes that were on the it. It was a hit and rolling each diaper kept things really uniform and neat looking.

    posted on June 22nd, 2009 at 8:43 pm

  30. 30 On July 6th, 2009, Sherri said:

    It’s ok, it is like having a bad hair day, we all get em.

    posted on July 6th, 2009 at 12:01 am

  31. 31 On August 21st, 2009, Emily said:

    WOW?? so thats not really a diaper cake right???

    posted on August 21st, 2009 at 12:59 am

  32. 32 On August 23rd, 2009, Diane said:

    Please excuse all the typos. I submitted my comment before I edited it.

    My bad.

    Diane

    posted on August 23rd, 2009 at 7:11 pm

  33. 33 On September 26th, 2009, tiffany said:

    you know what, you tried and thats all that matters. you have to learn from your mistakes.

    posted on September 26th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

  34. 34 On September 28th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Tiffany

    Thanks for your kind words :)
    As you see in my other posts, such as “how to make a diaper cake” at http://thecookduke.com/make-a-diaper-cake/ it really does get much easier with practice.

    Happy Cooking :)

    posted on September 28th, 2009 at 7:30 am

  35. 35 On October 3rd, 2009, Ashante said:

    Well,…Practice Makes Perfect! :D

    posted on October 3rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm

  36. 36 On October 14th, 2009, Sarah said:

    I have made one of these for many baby showers…it is much easier, alhough takes longer…and rolled each diaper individually and tied it with a blue or pink (or yellow) ribbon. Then stack te diapers into a big circle and tie that with a larger ribbon (to hide the little ones) Stack the layers, put a dowel through the middle and add little baby gifts (pacifiers, rattles, etc) or just call it a day! It looks amazing and gets MANY good comments!

    posted on October 14th, 2009 at 12:50 am

  37. 37 On November 13th, 2009, how to make a diaper cake said:

    this diaper cake is not too bad, I think that by working on it another hour or so you’ll have a great diaper cake

    posted on November 13th, 2009 at 1:12 am

  38. 38 On June 17th, 2011, Regina said:

    I agree that there are many ppl here that are SO rude! I would have been exstatic to receive this at one of my baby showers. I have been making real cakes with themes that have had many flaws. But I put 110% effort in and they are always the talk of the party. I KNOW they could be better and therefore I am taking classes. I recently made a pokemon cake for my son, which my classmates knew I would be doing. When I went to class one of my classmates asked me how it turned out. I showed her a pic and she loved it. However, another classmate said she had seen better, and no, she was not kidding! I couldn’t believe she would say something like that! SO unnecessary! DUH! I’m taking CAKE DECORATING CLASSES! Besides, I have people asking me all the time to make a cake for their parties. I think the diaper cake looks GREAT! So true, if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything. Fellow “creators” should encourage eachother, not criticize. If you are happy with what you created, thats all that matters. Even better if the recipient likes it! Any decent person would be appreciative. If you aren’t happy with it, asking for tips is great. You ppl who were so mean, she already acknowledged that she was not happy with the way it turned out. You can give constructive criticism without insulting someone’s work. You may think her cake is crappy. Crappy doesn’t even begin to describe what kind of ppl you are. Tune in to Nick Jr. There are cartoons on there ALL day that teach manners! I feel sorry for your kids when they color outside the lines.

    posted on June 17th, 2011 at 3:03 pm

  39. 39 On June 19th, 2011, makena said:

    i havent seen a lot of diaper cakes i think it is good i dont know why you people are saying such mean things!Good Job!

    posted on June 19th, 2011 at 1:26 am

  40. 40 On June 19th, 2011, makena said:

    I think it makes people feel good to insult people dont let what they say get to you it is the thought that counts!

    posted on June 19th, 2011 at 1:28 am

  41. 41 On June 27th, 2011, autumn said:

    is there a cake under that? If there is I’m not eating it!!!

    posted on June 27th, 2011 at 12:51 am

  42. 42 On July 20th, 2011, Debbie said:

    i tried your fondant recipe and it worked great. Thank you so much. I made my first fondant cake with this recipe and it was beautiful, easy to make and easy to handle.

    posted on July 20th, 2011 at 10:00 pm

  43. 43 On August 9th, 2011, cindi said:

    I agree if you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all. I made a rolled one fory daughters shower with a jungle theme to match the shower and cake i made but I rolled mine. I think all yours needs is maybe an extra row of ribbon on each layer ( one more towards the top the others towards the bottom) and some others decorations maybe flowers, toys, bows or something of the sort. Keep trying and don’t let the naysayers get to you!

    posted on August 9th, 2011 at 2:15 am

  44. 44 On September 17th, 2011, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Cindi

    I’m sorry for my late respond, this blog is my hobby and I don’t get to
    visit it as often as I’d like to…

    Thank you for your kind words. I agree with people saying that the diaper
    cake can look much better, but I appreciate your view and I’m happy to see
    that people can see the good sides and the love behind it rather than just
    point out the disadvantages.

    I stopped with the diapers cake for a while and now my preferred baby shower gift is fondant cakes, did you try my fondant recipe yet? I’m sure you’re
    going to love it (it’s one of my most popular recipes on the site)

    You can find it on http://thecookduke.com/fondant-recipe/

    Thank you and Happy Cooking :)

    The Duke

    posted on September 17th, 2011 at 5:51 pm

  45. 45 On September 26th, 2011, Jen said:

    …if it makes u feel any better, i thought those were actual diapers (yes, i know, this is about cakes)… :\

    posted on September 26th, 2011 at 4:43 am

  46. 46 On October 19th, 2011, Valerie said:

    What kind of icing do you use, if any, under your fondant…to make it stick to the cake?

    posted on October 19th, 2011 at 6:11 am

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