I get a lot of hits from people searching for butter cream  cakes.  Which makes me feel a little guilty, since this blog  features mostly fondant cakes and its name is buttercream, so thought I would post something for those seeking cakes in their more natural state.

Many of them have fondant accents that could made with icing instead.  On the pony cake, the pond is made with poured sugar (think lollipops)  with little fondant fishies swimming around underneath.