Michael Jackson cake!

 Hello everyone!

This past weekend was by brother's 29th birthday and ever since he was born he's been obsessed with Michael Jackson!  When we were kids we used to listen to the thriller album and cry when the scary voice came on lol...my mother even hired him an MJ impersonator for his 3rd birthday...we're talking hardcore superfan from the begining, haha!

I thought it was only appropriate to make him a michael jackson themed birthday cake!  I only had 3 hours to make it but i think it came out pretty good considering.

First thing i did was draw up a Michael Jackson silhouette  (i used one from smooth criminal music video).  I cut it out at work, i know, unfair advantage :P

Next was the baking and covering of the cake with fondant

 i used ribbons around the base of the cake, like i said before, i had very limited time and ribbons are a quick fix.  i painted the michael jackson cake topper and made the sidewalk....i mixed in some black sugar into the grey fondant to make the side walk look a little dirty lol.

i dont know if you all remember the Billie Jean video BUT every sidewalk tile MJ walked on lit up.  That's why there are 2 yellow sidewalk tiles under his feet.

the last pop culture reference on the cake was actually that pepsi video where Michael's hair caught fire.  I decided to incorporate that idea into the candle Justin would blow out.  I used a sparker candle that didnt really sparkle at all!  oh well :)  (also, poor MJs middle finger fell off, lol oops!)

Here's how it came out!  i hope you all like it :)  if you have any questions leave a comment and i'll get back to you as soon as i can.  Remember to link back to your blog so i can go visit!