The cake top and bottom are made in a continuous spiral. The sides are joined rounds.

Written instructions using US Terminology
It also contains a few photos tutorials and charts

Gauge: Is not overly important for this project.

Materials:
300 yards of yarn in various colors
Poly-fill stuffing

Optional materials to make your own flecks, if you were not able to find flecked yarn and you really want them on there:

Puffy Paint
Embroidery Floss
Crochet thread
Seed or bugle beads

Hook Size(s): 5 mm for cake and 4 mm for decorations

Stitches Used:
single crochet
double crochet
Beginning 3 double crochet cluster
Beginning 4 double crochet cluster
chain stitches

Measurements: 6” x 4 1/2”

Notes:
The pattern also contains some suggestions, notes and ideas for additional elements not shown should you choose to use them.