Lighthouse Anniversary Cake

A wonderful friend asked me if I would make a 17th wedding anniversary cake as a surprise for her husband.  They have wonderful memories and stories from their marriage that takes them from the coast of California to the coast of New York...and along the way they enjoyed some fabulous wines, visited some amazing lighthouses and created a beautiful family.  This cake was designed based on these memories and experiences. 

Cake board is a map of the United States

Chocolate rock path leads from coast of California up to the lighthouse

On the opposite side another chocolate rock path leads to the New York coastline

Waves, beach, grass, rock path serve as base for the lighthouse