Still All Ears for You, Minnie

Minnie must be making a come-back (or perhaps she's never been out of style!) because I still get requests for her in all her frosted glory. I heart Minnie Mouse.


Minnie Mouse Shaped Cake by melissatarun
Minnie Mouse Shaped Cake, a photo by melissatarun on Flickr.
Minnie Mouse Shaped Cake

Minnie Ears CakeMinnie Ears Cake 

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