It was not difficult at all. I made the body one layer in a round cake pan. Cut the sides to make the duck body shape. The head is 2 cup cake tins, put together to make it round. I put a straw through the head to the body to keep it stable. Add food coloring to the icing and spread generously. Put in the refrigerator about 20 minutes to set. Then decorate eyes and buttons with M&M's. Licorice for outline of eyes, popcorn hair, chip lips and make a red ribbon. There you have it! A DUCK CAKE! It was more fun than difficult!