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Saturday, November 3, 2012

My PawPaw Got Married!!!

And I was able to do his cake. This now makes for my second wedding cake and I busted my butt working on it. My poor tried his best to avoid the kitchen at all costs b/c I commandeered every inch of counter space we have. But, it was wonderful and everyone loved it, especially my Papaw and his new bride.

The top layer was for them to keep and it was a single layer of vanilla. The Second Layer was vanilla cake with strawberry filling. YUM YUM!

I found the most AMAZING technique for fillings online. The recommended buy a jar of whatever flavor jelly you wish to use and microwaving the jelly in short bursts until jelly is runny. Then, you add a small box of jelly mix in the corresponding flavor and stir until combined.

While it's still a bit runny, you spread a thin layer on between your cakes and VOILA! The jello mix makes the jelly solidify more so it doesn't make your cake soggy. Plus, the flavor is more intensified (and not as sweet) thanks to the jello as well. Needless to say, it was very well received!

The third layer was just a single layer of chocolate. But the bottom layer was my favorite...Red Velvet!!!!! Oh YEAH! Those that took a slice of the other tiers made sure to come back for another slice to try the red velvet.

All in all, it was a wonderful cake and a wonderful wedding.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

My Latest and Greatest

My cousin needed a cake for her grandmother and sent me a picture of what she wanted. The cake is pretty much a duplicate except for the colors used and the basket weave. I also added a fondant ribbon and bow since buttercream bows are NOT my forte.

Aside from the monotony of doing so many zebra cakes at the bakery, I do love it when the order calls for zebra print details. An example being the "2" on the shirt. I roll out a thin pin of white fondant, press tiny pieces pinched from the black fondant, and then roll the all together. I think this gives it a more natural effect because both colors become one piece of fondant to use cutters on.

This order was for an anniversary and it called for gold roses. I wish there was a way to make actual gold roses from buttercream instead of just yellow roses.

This was the very FIRST time I ever used an edible image. I think it turned out nicely. Not really a big fan when the edible images are over used. They make a cake look cluttered.

This has a funny story behind it...

As I'm checking out my orders for the day, I notice another order for a Mario cake. They even attached a picture of what they wanted. (I love having a reference photo!) As I inspect the picture, I think to myself, "WOW! This cake looks awesome! How did they get such detail? Have I "googled" that cake in the past?" Then, a moment of clarity hits me like a ton of bricks...I MADE the cake that picture! That's where I've seen is before. The only difference was that the little figures are plastic on this cake but they give just the right touch.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Attack of the Stacked

Littlest Pet Shop

Olivia

Roller Skating

(Again)

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Stacked Up

"Oh, I Gotta Brand New Pair of Roller Skates..."

Ooo-la-la!

Can you say..."Deja Vu"?

Friday, March 18, 2011

Copy Cat

This is my attempt at copying Tinkerbell onto a cake in fondant. Not my best work, but not that bad, either. She was VERY difficult and took WAY longer than I planned. Of course the eyes and mouth were the hardest pieces to make. All the rest was rather easy. I just basically free-handed everything with an exacto knife.

Then, I had to copy all the Mario scenes from the game. Granted, they are not exact replicas but I got close. My favorite are the plants coming out fo the pipes! The bricks were pretty fun to make as well. I cannot take credit for Mario or Luigi or the big star on top. My boss made them. But I did everything else.

And finally, a carnival cake based on a napkin, which had the dots and strips on it. The little girls mother drew an example of what she wanted but left a lot of room for creativity. I always LOVE those kind of orders! I think she will be very pleased.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Latest Update.

What a lucky Princess!

So pretty.

Welcome to my flower garden.

Anyone ever heard of Angry Bird?

Precious...

Present 1...

Present 2...

And a bunch of Bandana.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Fun with Fondant!

My friend's daughter had her 4th birthday as a Tickerbell party. I had so much fun decorating the cake!

Happy Birthday Izzy!

Another friend's daughter wanted "All About Me" Cupcakes. This 9 year old decided that these cupcakes covered all of her favorite things. I liked this idea and I'm thinking it should become a new trend.