Finally I tried my hand at a Ruffle Cake. After much research (ie Googling) I decided to do the fondant version. There is another way, using Swiss meringue buttercream, but it takes a lot more control and patience so I’d like to try that when I have more time (and in a very good mood!). … Continue reading
I posted a photo of this cake previously, but didn’t go into much detail. I made this for my dear cousin Rai, who wanted an ivory cake adorned with lace. I used tiny cutters for the flower shapes, stuck it on the fondant-prepared caked, piped the rest of the details and finally added the pearls. … Continue reading
A birthday cake for a special little girl. I didn’t have specific instructions or brief, but I knew (felt) that it had to be purple and gold. It wasn’t exactly a typical kids party, but a tea party on Sunday afternoon for the family. I skipped the fondant icing and used a Swiss Meringue Buttercream … Continue reading
Sometimes you want to make something delicious, but you either a) don’t have time b) don’t feel like cleaning up c) can’t bake or cook to save your life. In other words, you are probably too lazy. But here is a no-excuse needed dessert for any occasion or day of the week. See the basic … Continue reading
I was asked to make an Italian-themed cake some time ago for a birthday girl who was lucky enough to have been gifted a trip to the beautiful country. I struggled with ideas at first, not knowing how to translate the garish red – green – white of the flag into something feminine. Flowers. Of … Continue reading
After making countless fondant-covered cakes I felt I needed to do something new and different for my Ma’s 80th birthday. I found this Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipe a while ago and fell in love with it’s silkiness, paired with my favourite chocolate cake this is what I managed to create. You can check more of … Continue reading
This is my beautiful cousin Rai on her wedding day, and the cake i made for her. All lace on the left is real. On the right, it’s not! But all handmade with love : ) Continue reading
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