Bonjour! This Eiffel Tower cake was sculpted for a young lady that was celebrating her 16th birthday. Although the cake was served here in NY beforehand, I was told that on the actual day of her birthday she would have the delight of eating a meal at the restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower in France. How fancy and awesome is that?
Here's a view from the top!
When I was asked to create a fun cake for the Summer 2011 issue of The Knot, I jumped at the chance to use a pattern that I've been eyeing. I was browsing online for clutches one day and I came across this yellow pattern that I loved and knew had to be on a cake. For this seemingly simple pattern I ended up spending a lot of time trying to figure out the best way to go about getting a sharp look. Stenciling, hand painting, using cutters, making a stamp, etc.... In the end I was reminded of the morsel of truth I was taught while working at Confetti Cakes. Elisa would always say, "the more difficult and time consuming way was usually the right way"...which in this case meant I had to free-hand cut all the light and dark pink pieces with my x-acto. This is how it came out:
Ever come across Keith Haring's art work? Maybe on a poster, maybe on a t-shirt, maybe on a mouse pad, but how about on a cake? Unique outlines of people dancing and celebrating were a perfect fit for this couple who wanted to express themselves through the design of their wedding cake.
This Keith Haring inspired cake was covered in black fondant, the dancing figures were piped on with royal, then hand painted gold with edible dust. The J & J logo, created by the couple themselves, was a perfect design for the center. Topping it all off were two dancing dogs, which is another iconic image of Keith Haring.
If you love NYC + shopping, this is the cake for you! Well, it was actually for a bride who flew in from Ireland to have her wedding in NYC. Regardless, it definitely will please any urban fashionista.
This is another cake we created with an evening version of the NYC skyline, but for a 40th birthday.
I think of all the skylines I've ever seen, NYC is the most beautiful!
Blue and Yellow! These onesie and duck cookies were made for a boy's baby shower. Each cookie was individually packaged in clear bags and tied with matching ribbons to make for a wonderful favor for guests to take home and enjoy!
Last summer I made a cake for my friend Brittany's wedding that had a hand-painted gold damask pattern around it. See our blog post from July 12 for more pics. You can find it now in the Spring/Summer edition of The Knot New Jersey, bonus footage section.
I was contacted by a mom who wanted a sheet cake for her son's 1st birthday. She sent me a copy of her invitation and asked for the design on it to match the cake. After lots of piping and painting here's how it came out :)
February issue of Brides includes one our our cakes in a reception set-up designed with colors like spicy red, tangerine, and magenta.
Hope you have a fabulous Valentine's day!
Today I made some some mini red velvet cupcakes simply decorated with the iconic boxed "Sweetheart" candies. Luv Me, Too Cool, Kiss Me, You Rock!
A while back, wedding planners/stylists Gail Johnson and Hester Parks of Wedding Soiree contacted me and said they were working on a new book. Well, it finally came out this month and we got to contribute some sweets for it! Atlanta Weddings for the Modern, Stylish, and Chic Bride is filled with eye candy for a bride-to-be. You can purchase the book on Amazon or find it at a local bookstore.
We made the cake toppers for this adorably fun cake...the groom has a moustache! Also included are some moustache cookies we made to go along with the whole theme.
