The is a special post because my dear nephew (adopted by heart) celebrated his 2nd birthday. Abelito is now 2 years old and he simply loves the Disney movie Cars. I have to admit I had never seen the movie, but Matt (my hubby) rented it a couple of weeks ago. I couldn’t watch it all because I was baking, but the bits and pieces I got to watch looked very funny and cute.
Abelito’s mom, Maria (we go way back) wanted a Tres Leches cake, but here’s the deal with this delicious cake. A Tres Leches Cake is sooo incredibly moist that the delicacy and softness (not to mention deliciousness) of the cake doesn’t really allow for a a heavy frosting like buttercream or fondant. It is hard to decorate, but I did manage to have some delicious Dulce de Leche Buttercream on top. Anyway, here’s what I came up with for Abel.
Lightning McQueen Chocolate Piece
Lightning McQueen Sugar Cookies
Lightning McQueen Sugar Cookies for Abelito
We really had fun at the party. The food was great, the kids enjoyed the piñata & people liked the cake.
I hope you had a great birthday Abelito, we love you! Good luck to his mom, she is due with baby no. 2 anyday now…
