This is amazing not just for beginners but also for anyone who cannot spend hours on a cake! A friend's child has a bday coming up. A few years ago he asked for a cake for his Batman themed party. I made an ombre buttercream to look like a setting sunset and black fondant to be the building silhouettes. It took about 5-6 hours. I don't have that time anymore. The top of this cake looks intentionally rustic. It's like the Bat cave! So lack of skill with smoothing could be a bonus.