Grooms cake

My youngest cousin Brittany got married this July and asked if I'd make the grooms cake. I agreed and since David likes chess that is what I made. I think it turned out pretty good. It was chocolate cake with white chocolate and cream cheese filling and chocolate buttercream icing. It was very tasty and I'm glad I tried out this new filling to go with it because I got a few compliments on its taste too. You can see the cheese board I used in the background. I put the chess pieces on at the reception and decorated it with roses that matched with wedding cake my mom made. I think both cakes turned out very well!

Shelby's Luau Birthday Cake

Shelby had a luau party for her 7th birthday and I came up with this idea. I got the idea from a picture I saw online here. I started out using fondant but didn't like the way it turned out so ended up using butter cream frosting instead. I did use the fondant to decorate so of it though and was pleased with how it turned out. Not to bad for my first try with fondant I don't think. Each of the surf boards on top are different, and it just wouldn't be girlie without the crown on top. We used sparkle candles and she really liked that too!

Different angles so you can see the different surf boards.

Here is my little helper! He reminds me of myself at his age. My oldest and dear friend, Regina's grandmother made professional cakes when we were little. I can remember ALWAYS asking for a spoon and a bowl of icing when I came to visit! She made our wedding and grooms cakes when Ricky and I got married and there were so good! Anyway, Ryder was my tester/helper.

kneeding the fondant to add color to it.

rolling the fondant out.

I got this idea from a blog that was emailed to me by a friend. The other lady did a much better job of decorating the cupcakes but I tried for the kids. Here is a link to the site where the cupcakes look much cutier http://heatherannmelzer.typepad.com/ . I used store bought icing because making black icing for just a few cupcakes isn't that much fun and therefore not that easy, at least for me, to work with. But the kids really liked them and that is all that matters right?

Happy Halloween!

Ryder's 3rd birthday cake

This is Ryder's 3rd birthday cake. Go Diego Go is the "theme". This is the second attempt on the tree house as the first one didn't turn out so well.

The tire swing isn't as noticeable in the picture but I sure thought it turned out cute.

School tailgate cupcakes

Ok, so I didn't go all out on these cupcakes but its the thought that counts right? The kids and I sure enjoyed them though!

My favorite

My birthday is in August. I know I'm a little late in posting these but better late than never. My all time favorite cake is strawberry with cream cheese frosting. They are divine!

Hannah Montanna Birthday

This is Shelby's 6th birthday cake. She wanted Hannah Montanna and this is what i came up with. It turned out pretty cute.