I have always wanted to make a cake like this... and finally got the chance... there is actually a present hidden inside the cake too... First time I have been asked to do that! The cake is a 10" square... and the stripey bit is 12cm high. My loopy bow was a disaster... and harder than I imagined !!!!! otherwise though.. I am happy with it. There is a present inside the cake too... from the parents of the 18 yr. old birthday girl!