This cake was for the 75th birthday of a woman who spends four days a week bowling. If you aren't from New England you have perhaps never heard of Candlepin Bowling. Candlepins are different from your regular bowling pins - they don't have the boulbous bottoms. Plus the balls that are used are much smaller (and lighter!) than the typical three finger balls. Anyway, I thought a '50's retro theme would be fun.
I always start with sketches. This way I can be sure I've covered all the details.
I spent an evening watching the season finale of "Justified' (LOVE Timothy Olyphant!) and rolling out these individual Candlepins from white fondant!
For the decorations I chose retro signage from 1950's bowling alleys.
Mini fondant bowling balls decorated the cake's base:
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