Sweet 80's-- 80's themed Birthday cake for Mikle

I made this cake for Mikle who is turning 30 today.  It is a 12 in and 10in cream cheese pound cake with a small 6 inch used for the Simon says.  I haven't perfected my figures yet-so the smurf is just a head for now.

Not very active lately

So, I haven't been very active on here since I started my account.  Hopefully after the new year things will settle down and I will actually post pictures of my cakes on here.  I have so many that I want to share and I am looking forward to creating new things and posting them as well.  I hope everyone has a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Easy to Make Marshmallow Fondant Recipe

Tonight I attended the last class of my fondant class.  The only thing that I learned through this whole class is the recipe for Marshmallow fondant--which is pretty darn good.
The recipe is as follows:
16 oz marshmallows---for some reason brand name works best
2 tbsp water
2 lb. bag of powdered sugar
1 tbsp ea. Vanilla flavoring and Butter Flavoring  (clear for both)

In a microwavable bowl -- heat up the marshmallows and water for 30 secs.  stir and then do for another 15-30 secs until stirs smoothly
Then put in blender bowl.
Add flavoring at this time.
Fold in the powdered sugar 1/4 portion at a time.  When all of the sugar is in--it should strain the mixer a little- so take it out and finish working by hand-so you don't burn up your mixer.
Once it is all mixed and pliable-- work it into a ball and then prep it for storage by rubbing a small amount of shortening on the outside and then wrap it in plastic wrap-- then store it in an air-tight container.
If you want -- let it sit for about 20-30 mins and then you can use it the same day.

You can color this just like any fondant--best for covering a cake--
tip---Don't use this fondant for making figures or decorations--use professional fondant...
This is just for taste and covering a cake--does not hold shape as well as professional fondant or gumpaste.

Initials cupcake Tower

I made this cake for my friend who got married 10-10-10.  They are big Yankees fans and wanted navy and gray decorations.  I did a mini two tier cake topper- made with Red Velvet cake and cream cheese buttercream filling and covered with buttercream.  She wanted 3 different flavors for the cupcakes.  They are pina-colada with pineapple cream filling, German Chocolate and White Chocolate Macadamian Nut with White Chocolate cream filling.  I made royal icing "S" to go on top of each cupcake.  The alternated navy blue on gray and gray on navy blue.  This was my first cupcake tower for a wedding and I think it turned out very pretty.  I wouldn't mind doing these again.-- Alot more work because you have to do all the decorations over and over--but the look is gorgeous.

Champagne Bottle in a Bucket

I just finished this Champagne bottle in a bucket with "ice" surrounding it.  I made this for a girl that is turning 21 and she loves Moet and Chandon.  The bottle is molded from rice krispies and covered with fondant.  The bucket is a vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream filling and covered with fondant.  We used a rock candy recipe to make the ice and just pile it on.

New Blogger

Today, I am a new Blogger.  I have been decorating cakes for 3 - 4 years.  I hope to be able to keep up-to-date with the cakes that I am doing or are in the midst of doing.  Over the next few days I will be posting pictures and comments of some of my favorite cakes and even my very first cake.  I hope to hear feedback or tips from some of you out there that are more advanced at decorating cakes than I am and I hope everyone enjoys my page.