Sunday, November 21, 2010

Luggage Retirement Cake

I made this cake for the sweet music ministry secretary in our church. She is enjoying her retirement by traveling and visiting her numerous grandchildren! I was asked to create a cake that fit with the travel/grandkids theme. The two luggage cakes are covered with homemade marshmallow fondant and decorated with molding chocolate. The stickers repreresent all the places Sherrie will travel to visit her grandkids! I added a letter and a cup of coffee as a whimsical touch.

Zebra Birthday

I learned a couple of new techniques while I was making this birthday cake. First, I perfected my black fondant recipe. Instead of being bitter with tons of black food coloring, I used more dark chocolate and the result was that it tasted like....dark chocolate! I also made fondant roses for the first time. They are so much faster and easier than the traditional Wilton icing roses. Estelle loved the cake!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Texas Rangers Birthday Cake


The Texas Rangers had a GREAT season this year, so it was no surprise that I got an order for this birthday cake! It is covered with homemade marshmallow fondant, and the detail work is buttercream.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Birthday Girl

This cake was inspired by the cute invitation for Sara Beth's birthday party!

Soccer Cupcakes


These cute soccer cupcakes are iced with "grassy" buttercream and topped with edible sugar soccer balls!

Red Velvet Cupcakes


I can't believe the Christmas season is just around the corner! This was my first order of the holiday season, and it made me want to listen to all the Christmas music on my Ipod while I was decorating. These are red velvet cakes with cream cheese icing and icing decor. I added some edible glitter for sparkle.

Twin Girls!



A baby shower cake for twin girls! This is iced with smooth buttercream and decorated with fondant. I love the little babies' bottoms peeking out from under the blanket!

Birthday Present

This is a yummy strawberry cake with strawberry buttercream filling and chocolate fondant. I've been working on my fondant bow technique and I think I've finally got it!