Ruffle Birthday Cake

This ruffle birthday cake is for a 21st birthday. There were a couple of firsts on this cake. This is my first attempt at a ruffle ball and luster technique.

I couldn't figure out the proper way to do the ruffle ball without having the bottom getting flat. Mysolution was to roll a rice krispy treats in a ball, cover it in fondant and stick a skewer in the middle making sure the ball is not too close to the work surface. I used royal icing to attach the ruffles onto the ball as it dries quickly. Now for the luster technique I was a little disappointed at the results. The vodka

didn't dry quickly enough for me to buff the luster dust. In Australia, a cake decorator's alcohol is used for this technique that allows them to achieve beautiful luster on the cakes. Unfortunately, there's no way I can do this without Everclear or clear liquor that has at least 90% alcohol content. I will do more research and see what else is available. But nonetheless, the cake still came out really beautiful!

Pretty Rose Cupcakes

These are the prettiest cupcakes I've made. I under estimated the time it took to make these cupcakes but they still turned out great in the short time I had.

Gold and Turquoise cake

Okay so I admit that this was not the design I had in mind. This cake forced me to think outside the box and my comfort zone.

There were a lot of firsts for me on this cake. The Klimt technique, luster brush design and edible image border are among some of them. I read on Sharon Wee's blog that you should never be afraid to try something new & to always push yourself. Today I'm pleased to say that mission is accomplished.

Tree Bark Cake with Sugar Succulents

Anniversary cake with the couple's initials. I've always loved the rustic look of tree bark cakes and the succulents are a perfect addition.

This is my first sugar succulents and I love it! It has become my new favorite. I will post a tutorial on this soon. It's surprisingly easy!

Avengers Cake

This cake is for a dear friend of mine. Her little boy Thierry turned 4 and is an Avengers fan. This is also my first "special effects" cake. LED lights were installed in the cake to make Iron Man's eyes light up. The kids were in awe of this and the looks on their faces are priceless!