Last weekend was my oldest son’s Blue and Gold Banquet . This is the annual celebration for a Cub Scout pack in which all the boys’ achievements are celebrated. I was my son’s proud "date" for the event. The theme was "Out Of This World", and they had told us ahead of time that they would be presenting a trophy to the boy whose parent could come up with the most creative, theme-oriented dessert. No pressure there, right?
We didn’t win, but I thought I’d show off the clever little dessert we rigged up. (I’m usually the send-a-box-of-Little-Debbies mom, so when I do something like this, I want it documented for all to see!) It was actually pretty easy, and it could be adapted for a space-themed birthday party:
The sun is made from a 9" round pan, and the planets are cupcakes. Here are a couple of close-ups:
You should’ve seen the desserts that won: cookies made to look like Martian fingers and a 3-D solar system with gumball planets. Serious stuff.
Rocks In My Dryer 
I’m with you on the “send some Little Debbies”. 🙂 Or some Oreos. Everyone likes Oreos. Especially boy scouts.
But these look totaly awesome! Anyone who spends enough time in the kitchen to make an edible 3D solar system dessert deserves some kind of reward. Kudos to you!
Hi!
I’ve been lurking on your blog for a few days. Thank you so much for sharing this idea! My first-grade DS is studying astronomy in homeschool this year, and I’m planning an end-of-year celebration in a couple months. This will be a GREAT addition to the party!
Okay. That is way too cool. If I had to do some planetary celebration thing, I’d probably end up buying the sun cake and setting the Oreo’s around it.
All with the red swirlies for mercury…. You take the cake, Shannon!
I’m w/ melnel — those definitely deserve an award!! Great idea — thanks for posting it!
That’s freaking awesome! I love it for a b-day party!
That’s a great idea! I’ll have to remember that in case a need for sugary planets should arise.
Mmmm, the solar system never looked so yummie! Ten points for you!
I go read a few books with my little guy, watch a video that I admittedly slept through some of, and look at what you did while I was gone!! These are beautiful. You get a gold star in my book, Miss Shannon! I’m usually the Little Debbie mom, too, so I admire your creativity greatly. Goodie for you!!
I love this idea!
And it is absolutely true that we parents are really the creative force behind all the cooking… which is why my kids don’t have a chance…
BTW, I love the new look!
Earth looks very yummy! Can I have a bite??
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I really like the new design. the coral color is sort of yummy looking. Very nice.
I’m definintely stealing this idea.
Now that’s a solar system I could sink my teeth into.
These are so cute! Very good idea. And educational to boot!
Cool cake – sounds like the Pack had quite a wing-ding. By the way, if your son made rank, please pass on this Scoutmaster’s congratulations.
I love it!
YOU were ROBBED!! You totally should’ve won that award – your solar system is AWESOME!! It does, however, give me a great idea for my son’s b-day preschool treat for next week (since he is in love with Disney’s Little Einsteins and their rocket). Thanks for posting this….i love the everyday stuff.
Obviously, it was some man judging the desserts, because if it was a woman, she would have given you an award just for the awesome use of color. Men don’t understand how hard it is to get the right color on frosting with food coloring! Sheesh!
What a great idea! I need to do a planet study SIMPLY so I can do that!
3-d solar system with gumballs? Gumballs are not a desert. A cupcake solar system. That’s good eating. I think you were robbed. 🙂
Shear brillance! Cupcakes and space lessons, all together, in one place? Bliss.
what a cute idea! this looks like fun.
Loved your idea. Wish I had thought of that for my son’s Blue and Gold Banquet.