The Mario Bros Cake Smackdown - Vote for the best

I only mention it about a dozen times in my video, but remember, THIS IS A CAKE *DECORATING* CONTEST, not a cake tasting contest.

That being said, I've had a sneak peek at Matthew's creation and I do have to give him credit. For trying.

I kid. Honestly, I think his cake turned out amazing. Albeit just a smidge less amazing than mine, of course. But it doesn't really matter what I think - it's about what you think.

Vote in the comments section AFTER seeing both my masterpiece AND Matthew's.

The rules were simple: Create a Mario Bros themed cake.

There is no shiny golden trophy up for grabs; no cash reward or giant cardboard check to be handed out - just a heaping helping of mad street cred which either of us will gladly accept.

Without further ado, here's my creation:
(Don't forget to check out Matthew's before commenting with your vote.)

Cake SMACKDOWN! from Undomestic Diva on Vimeo.

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Comments

[maria]

Haha, I'll be back to vote after Matthew's cake post is up, I just wanted to tell you you made the girls and I laugh SO hard.

[Will]

I don't need to wait until Matthew's video is up. That's basic internet 101. And anyone that fails at basic internet 101, fails in this contest.

You spanked his ass.

[claudia w]

Dyed hands down...yours ROCKED! I watched both videos, I thought about it and I can't go with anyone but you!!!!!

[Kristin]

Yours was better than his! Yours was way more comlicated...especially the top part! Bragging rights are yours!

[Diane Anderson]

I watched both videos and you ROCK! Yours is definately better and you get points for complication! :)

[Cindy]

I made the voting official and had my 5 year old Super Mario fanatic vote. He voted for YOU!! Yay!

[The Mother]

You win. You have real talent.I never got the hang of fondant.

[Heather]

I watched Matthew's first and thought it was awesome...until I saw yours! :)

[tamela]

Of course your cake was better, but I was also impressed with his first fondant cake.

[laprimera]

OMG woman! You rawked it! (though I am impressed by Matthew's effort)

Yeah. How is it that you have such a talent with fondant?

oh, and is that kind of a scrapbook effort behind you in the last scene? not your best, my dear. :p

[Jenn in Tenn]

Awesome! You, hands down, totally!
You've inspired me to try fondant myself!

[Stacey @twinmomoftwinz]

(comments pasted from Matthew's site)
So let me say for the record that I am a huge fan of cake decorating art. Love Ace of Cakes and Cake Boss. So much so that I bought my daughter the Cake Gourmet for Christmas when really I just wanted it for myself to try and be all Ace of Cakes like (word to the wise don’t get it it sucks). That said I am quite impressed, I don’t know that I can do much other than to admire your amazing skills. I think I’d lack the patience.

You done VERY good. But *ducking and covering* I’m going with Megan only because she had the actual Mario Bros characters made out of gum paste (plus I’m afraid she might cut me if I don’t vote for her)

[Maya]

I think both of you did an AMAZING job. I will go with you though.. bec the size and attention to detail- amazing.

[mamaspeak]

They were both really good & way more effort than I ever want to put into pretty much anything (which is kinda BS, bc I put that much effort into all kinds of things, before I realize what I've signed myself up for.) But overall, I think I'm voting for Megan, bc of amount of detail, color & fear of retribution. ;-)

[aubrey]

You totally killed him! Way to go!

[Ren]

The 3D characters definitely push yours over the top. I also prefer your color palette.

You both did a great job!

[Michelle]

They are both very good, but you win for the cake, and he wins for the video.

I have to give you both credit though because I would have to play Mario for "research", but I'd get hooked and would forget all about the cake!

[AmazingGreis]

Wow, you both made great cakes...

I'm going to pick your cake, I loved the decorating more.

[Mary Jo]

Wow you both did amazing. I am going to pick your cake however because the color pallet is more vibrant and true to the game. Good job!

[Kristel]

You did a great job! I choo-choo-choose you! And not just because you look rather threatening with a knife, either. Plus you used Satin Ice over Wilton fondant, so clearly you know what you're doing. And gum paste?!? Is that the trick to not having droopy penis-like flowers, swords and fishing rods? Who knew!?!

PS... Matt used the same attachment on his mixer... he SO copied you! I must admit, though, his mushroom is pretty kick-ass, even though when I first saw it (pre iTouch) I was all "why's he making a piggy bank". Just sayin'...

[Jaime]

I gotta go with UD! Great job! Very impressive!

[Annie Y]

Okay, I totally give Matthew mad props for trying, but seriously, why mess with the Undomestic Diva? You rock! Amazing cake! I am beyond impressed!

[Karyn McQueen]

Matthew's was awesome, but yours was a tad bit more awesome! My vote goes for you! I was feeling a little sorry for you on day 3, I would be so tired of my kitchen at the point... And yes, I find it very odd that you can't bake a cake but yet you can decorate one like nobody's business... Also, the fact that you had an entire cake decorating supply store on your kitchen table was pretty damn impressive!

[Ben]

You win because you used Vimeo, a company owned by my employer.

My dumb brother used YouTube, a company owned by a competitor.

Oh, yeah. Nice cake.

[Amy]

Well done Megan!

Your colours are brighter and more in keeping with the Mario world. I love your characters; anyone could roll out some fondant, cut out a star and stick to the side of a cake.

[JP in IL]

Sorry, Mathew...but I am voting for UD. The colors are what caught my eye in the very end. Yours was awesome, however! And, the technology you incorporated....Ace of Cakes would be proud!!

[Courtney]

No doubt in my mind you kicked his ass!

[mlmnttlkr]

you win for decorating. he seems to have the baking part down better though. but who cares about that. lol.

[Lauren]

Hmmm... Matthew has my vote for the cake decorating. But you are obviously infinitely cooler than Matthew. :)

[mel]

You win. I love both cakes, but the colors on yours stand out. Either way both videos had me completely entertained.