Circle Wedding Cakes
Think of a traditional wedding cake, and chances are, you will immediately envision a tiered white cake with round layers. Round, or circle, wedding cakes are the standard for tradition. Whether the layers are separated by columns, or rest one upon another, it is safe to say that the majority of tiered cakes favor layers that are round in shape. In recent years, bakers have added interest to the otherwise traditional (and sometimes unexciting) profile of a round cake by stacking layers that are very similar in size, or by varying the height of various layers. But regardless of the size and height, circle wedding cakes are here to stay. And what could be more appropriate to signify and celebrate unending love, than the circle?
Let Them Eat Cake: Sunday Round-up for July 17, 2011
Ah, Weddings. So many pretty things to see this week. And we were especially bowled over by all of the incredible cakes that are being shared during this busy wedding season. The creativity and talent of the bakers we rub shoulders with never ceases to amaze us. So, if our round-up is a little cake heavy, please forgive me. We are ALL Read More
Going Beyond the Cake
I know I have mentioned this before..but there are people out there who just don’t like cake. If you aren’t really a cake person why bother spending a ton of money on a wedding cake or wedding cupcakes? Your guests might enjoy them but it is your day so you should be able to have a dessert that you enjoy. Because let’s face it: there really aren’t any rules when it comes to weddings. Also, some brides or grooms have gluten or flour allergies…so why have a cake? I promise…the wedding police will not come out and place you under arrest if you choose not to have a cake at your reception.
I realize this all sounds pretty weird coming from a girl who spends most of her time writing about or eating wedding cakes. Luckily, there are a lot of really great alternatives to the traditional cake or cupcake.
Something that kind of blows my mind and that I would be thrilled to find at any wedding is the Cheesecake Wedding Cake. A wedding cake made entirely of cheesecake. I’ve mentioned before that my inner-Golden Girl would SO have a field day with this option. However, I felt like it was sort of a long shot. I know cheesecake is a little pricey and I could not even begin to imagine how much a Cheesecake Wedding Cake must cost. I was pretty pleased to find out that a.) they do exist and b.) you will Read More
Let Them Eat Cake: Sunday Round-up for July 10, 2011
Ah, post vacation blues. Don’t you feel sorry for me? Well, you should. Here I sit, tanned and rested, with lots of pretty pictures (and not a few shopping bags.) With a trip behind me, and not so much as a weekend getaway planned before me. Sulk. Sulk. Sulk.
BUT – I do have friends coming – my very best friend, in fact. I have visits to plan for, and new recipes to try – and, oh yes…I live 45 minutes from the beach.
Um, k. Sulking over.
I do need to be honest with you, though. I didn’t think a whole lot about weddings during my week in paradise, so this round up might be a little on the Read More
Emerald Ribbon and Diamond Brooch Wedding Cake.
I. Love. This. Cake.
I think it’s everything that a wedding cake for an evening wedding should be. It’s stylish. It’s elegant. It’s dressed up. It’s refined. The colors are used sparingly, but with dramatic effect. And they are hues Read More
Anemones Cake
Anemones: a species of plant in the buttercup family. Also known as a Japanese wildflower.
I had no idea what those were so I had to look that up. I figured I’d help out any others who weren’t born with a green thumb. I may not have known what they were but put them on a cake…….aaaaahhh-mazing!
I love this cake. Adore it even. It’s sweet, simple, Read More
Patriotic Wedding Cake
Happy July 4th to my fellow Americans! If you are not American..well..then Happy Monday!
Let’s start this 4th of July off right with a little bit of patriotism..in the form of edible baked goods.
It may surprise you to know that I did not go digging for this cake. I was looking for something theme-y but did not think that I would be able to find a wedding cake that was classy and patriotic. My friends it can be done..as seen here. This couple took a traditional round cake and gave it a little American flare by draping a fondant American flag around the cake. What is that to the left you ask? Well I do believe it is some sort of Read More
Let Them Eat Cake: Sunday Round-Up for July 3, 2011
Greetings from Captiva, Florida! I am here, just off the southwest coast of Florida, taking a much-needed (and deserved 
) break with my little family. And what a beautiful place this is! We love Captiva and neighboring Sanibel. If you’re looking for a great getaway spot, and you favor family-friendly, gracious, and low key, I can’t say enough good things about Sanibel and Captiva! But I digress!
As usual, beautiful things are afoot in the world of wedding. Pretty trends and Read More
Stunning Indian Inspired Cake
There are cakes. And then there are cakes.
The first time I saw this cake, I immediately became a convert to all things bright and colorful.
Jasmine Clouser of The Couture Cakery is truly an artist. Her cakes are detailed beyond belief and perfectly capture the mood of the moment. In this case, the bride and groom were married in a traditional Indian wedding ceremony at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The room where the ceremony was held was transformed into the reception spot as well.
After the ceremony, the bride, Meera, changed Read More
Classic White Round Fondant Cake
On my first day of graduate school I didn’t know a soul. By the end of the day I had two brand new friends and a date for sushi later in the week. One of those friends was named Bea and she was the first person I’d ever met that owned more than one piece of Chanel. Not just the kind of Chanel that I had (that my cousin bought me off the streets of NYC from a guy named Paco) but the real kind. Her collection not only included a purse but sunglasses and a pair of shoes. The good thing about Bea was that she wouldn’t rub it in your face. If you asked her if it was real she would tell you that it was but other than that she was pretty low-key about the whole Chanel thing. Another cool thing about Read More
Fondant or Fon-don’t
To fondant or to fon-don’t. That is indeed the question.
I was originally going to call this post Fon-do or Fon-don’t: The Truth about Fondant, but then all I could think about was dipping various things in chocolate…or cheese. Or both. So I switched it. I think it’s much more socially acceptable Read More
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