Sunday Sweets: So Stinkin' Cute

This week we're featuring some of the sweetest, cutest, most adorable, lovable, um... [consulting thesaurus] darling, bewitching, and fetching baby animal cakes you ever will see. Why? Well, if you must know, I'm feeling a bit sensitive this week.

This is john, by the way.

So, let me just get my box of tissues and we'll do this thing. Starting with Jen's favorite:

Found at the 2008 Orlando ICES Convention; baker unknown.

The hand-painted shading here is amazing. And the animals are adorable. And the lion isn't eating the zebra or the giraffe. So it's a win-win-win.

This cake is slightly more realistic:

Sub'd by Hilda F., and made by The Sweetest Thing Cake Studio

See how the monkey and giraffe cower in fear as the mighty tiger stalks his prey? Can you feel the tension? Can. You. FEEL IT?!?! No?

Maybe it's just me.

And now... sweet sleeping dragon!

Sub'd by Amelie B. and made by her sister Helene

Awwww. Okay. *sniff* I'm all verklempt. *sniff* I promised myself I wouldn't cry...

[blowing nose]

Hey! Look! Pandas!

Sub'd by Aljona and made by KralleCakes

And not just any pandas; these are the rare Russian Nesting Pandas. The mostly eat eucalyptus leaves and borscht.

Preeeesenting, the sweetest giraffe ever!

By Suzie's Cake Creations

Literally. I think the lack of neck really adds to the adorabletude, don't you?

And because I have an inordinate affection for tigers:

Sub'd by Jade D. and made by Theresa Gue

So. Cool. Jen says this reminds her of some Lisa Frank folders she had in middle school. Which she claims is a huge compliment. So there.

And you know what else has stripes? (I am the king of segues)

Sub'd by Brenda B., and made by Lilo Taart

I'm digging the bow and the vintage 20's hair part. Just dandy!

And speaking of bows. (I'm on a roll!)

By Aletha B.

Baby Cthulhu!! AAAAAUUUGGHH!! SOOO CUUUUTE!!

And get this: this is Aletha B.'s first cake. Yes, really! Mike, Duff, and Bronwen better watch out, 'cuz Aletha B.'s coming, and she's got a Cthulhu.

And speaking of... cake. (Okay, that one wasn't my best work.)

By Ann N.

Adorable. And hip. Oh. Yeah.

Another of Jen's favorites:

Sub'd by Orna G., and made by Odelia

Hand-painted rosebuds, cuddly teddy bears, and a miniature cake on cake? I can bearly stand it!

And finally, for your viewing pleasure, allow me to present...

a unicorn with a comb-over:

Sub'd by Elizabeth A., and made by Sachi Swick

You're welcome.

Now, who wants to WIN SOME FREE BOOKS?!? Huh? Awwwww yeeeeeeaaah.

Zooborns, one of our favorite so-cute-it-hurts websites, has given us two of their new books to give to two of you loyal wreckies!

One's for little kids:

And the other's for everyone else who likes cute:

(Click on the pics for more info)

We'll be giving away one copy of each, so feel free to tell us in the comments which you'd prefer. Two winners will be randomly chosen from the comments tonight at midnight EST, so stay tuned on FB or check this spot again tomorrow for the announcement of the winners!

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UPDATE!!!! The random number generator hath spoken! The winners are:

GrammaR @ 2:20 PM for the first book and
Ai @ 8:51 PM for the second!

Please email your addresses to comments (at) cakewrecks.com so we can mail out your prizes. And thanks to everyone for your great comments!

Wreck On!
-john (the hubby of Jen)

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Have a Sweet to nominate? Then send it to Sunday Sweets [at] Cake Wrecks [dot] com.

Comments

[jewelfyre]

My daughters would love the Zooborns children's book! Adorable cakes today!

[jebus llama]

Squeee! Awww little baby animals! I'd really very much like the second book because its so friggin' cute and I never win anything. And also, the baby dragon cake is so beautiful! I wish my parents loved me enough to make me a cake like that!

~Jaclyn

[Scraps]

Awww I love cute baby animals!

And I would like an adult(?) ZooBorns book, if I win. :)

[Media Junkie]

I'd like the one with the baby tiger please :)

And the baby chtulu is soooo cute!

[Matt]

Love the blog, those cakes are so cute! ^_^

I'd prefer the second, 'everyone else', non-kids book!

[Andrew and Monica Nelson]

Now I am going to have to get my son a baby animals cake. They are adorable!

[Rebecca W]

I can't get over how sweet these all were! I have to admit though, my favourite was the giraffe! So cute!

I think I would have to go with the first book since I'm just starting out as a teacher!

[Donna]

*sigh* makes me wonder if I'd get strange looks asking for that adorable hippo cake for my 45th birthday! :)

(Either book is fine with me...I'm a big kid at heart and a sucker for any kind of baby animal!)

[Kelly]

I visit your website every day, and I would love one of the animal books for my little daughter (whose mother cheaped out and bought a grocery store cake for her 1st bday).

- Kelly

[allybonky]

I love the teddy bears. so cute!

[Leah]

I want the grown up zoo borns because I'm sick of my kid getting everything!

[bridget]

OMG! So squee-worthy! And both those books are on my wishlist. My daughter and I love to look at Zooborns together.

[Alison]

Oh, my, those are SO CUTE! All of them! Thank you thank you!

(And I like the baby tiger cover better, but either book would be fun...)

[Minda]

Absolutely adorable cakes!

I would looove the Zooborn book for the wee ones, with the goal of making "SQUEE" my baby niece's first word.

[Caitlin Luccio]

I really think my daughter would love the first book. You don't want to let her down do you?

[nursemom]

So cute! Gave me a great idea for my niece's birthday cake! Love the panda cake, simple and striking!

As for the book, dare I dream? The original would be sweet enough I wouldn't need Equal in my coffee!

[Julie]

Baby Chthulu! can't.stand.the.cuteness.

and a book of baby animals? ack!

[aliceinwonderland14]

I LIKE BOTH BOOKS!!!! and all those cute baby animals...a unicorn and 3 cupcakes ON A CAKE is just TOO MUUCH FOR ME TO HANDLE. Love you guys and this awesome blog!!!!!

[Mark and Joella]

Adorable cakes!!

My daughter would love the first book, but either one would be fine!

[aliceinwonderland14]

I LIKE BOTH BOOKS!!!! and all those cute baby animals...a unicorn and 3 cupcakes ON A CAKE is just TOO MUUCH FOR ME TO HANDLE. Love you guys and this awesome blog!!!!!

[Margaretta F.]

I love these -- and love your blog! My tween daughter and I send your posts to each other to amuse ourselves -- and Daddy wonders what we are laughing about!

If I win, I'd like the one for little kids, for my niece.

Thanks!

[Amy]

So cute! I would love the kids ZooBorns book for my son :)

[Marie]

I really like the second book! It is so cute and sweet I think my teeth are already hurting!

[Colleen]

I was going to comment, then saw that there were 1283 comments before mine and I chickened out. Then I thought better of it and decided to post anyway.

The first cake looks like the decorations that I got for my son's room. He even looked at that cake and said "Raff!"(giraffe if you are wondering) and started clapping his hands! So cute!

Anyway, he says I have to get him the first book because it looks fun. Of I could win it... ;)

[dayna]

Those cakes are adorable!! (All of those photos would make a cute book for children!) And my kids are really loving animal books lately so I would love the first book. *fingers crossed*

[Arwen]

I like the tiger cake and the 2nd book.

BTW - speaking of daily cuteness: dailysquee.com

[Lucy Claire]

i <3 uni's with comb-overs.

I like the second book.

[Ali K]

Squee! So much cuteness! :D

The zooborn books are so cute! The first one is adorable!

[Chuck, Michelle, Abby, and Cal]

So cute! I loved all the sweets today. I would love either of those books. My daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES baby animals! :)
Michelle

[Green]

Interestingly enough we watched a documentary on "Wild China" this morning where we saw pandas having sex. ...making love? Is that more PC? I'm not sure.

At any rate. If I'm the random comment I'd love the second book. I think I might make it one of those pass-a-long books. Read it, coo at the cuteness, then comment in the front cover and pass it on to the next reader.

...Though we do have a coffee table now.

WV: Oh chiesk! These cakes are keyute!

[Adriana]

All of the cakes are so cuteeeee! :D

I like both books, but would prefer the first one... pretty please? ;)

Word verification: angst. Really.

[Jennifer Hepworth]

Love your blog! My kids would go nuts for the 1st one. They love all the zoo animals!

[Casey Bahr]

The second zoo borns book would be fantastic.

I love this site. It makes my day every time I read it.

Thanks! :)

Casey

[X-Tina]

I adore the first book. Love the 3 bears with the mini cake too cute!

[Mallory]

Sunday Sweets are the best! I wish I could decorate like that!

I like the first ZooBorn book, the one for kids. I'm a student teacher right now and it would be a great addition to a classroom.

[Lizzy Leigh]

Such adorable cakes today! The stackable pandas were my favorite.

If I won I'd take the book for the older people. That way my 8 year old and I can enjoy it together! :)

[Holly]

Awww, these are sooooo cute!! I love the dragon!

As for the books, I like the 2nd one best, but really, ZooBorns are just wonderful, so either is great!

[SamiJean]

I would love the 2nd book, and I love cake wrecks, read it everyday!

[Jenn M.]

Those are all adorable! My favorite is the no-neck giraffe.

I like the first Zooborn book. :)

[Cheaper Chicken]

I LOVE your blog and would love the Zooborn book for "everyone else."

[Angelak]

Love your site! I like the 2nd book. Angela

[maggielou42]

I'd love to win the second ZooBorns (the one for everyone) because I showed these cakes to my 8-year-old son and he was "Awww"-ing right along with me. 8-)

[Diamond]

Our family would enjoy the first book most. Very cute.

[Anonymous]

The one for babies would be perfect for my own babies. Love Sunday sweets!
rittj@hotmail.com

[Courtney]

I'd love to win the first Zooborn book - it would look fabulous in my son's book collection!

[angi]

I have got to try and make one of those giraffes! Too cute!
I would love either book, but i teach little kids and I know they'd love the first one.
Angi

[angi]

I have got to try and make one of those giraffes! Too cute!
I would love either book, but i teach little kids and I know they'd love the first one.
Angi

[Jenny]

My 3 year old would flip for the children's book! She loves animals, especially adorable, squishy ones.

[Anonymous]

I like the second Zooborn book. Love Animals!!

[Lee]

Pick me!

The first book for the kids looks cute.