I made this cake for a friend who specifically asked for "just" a sheet cake (this may have been my first)....
I tried to make it pretty, but I think I will talk them out of it next time...It felt very strange working within those dimensions...I know it kinda sounds dramatic...

dimensions (as requested): 11 x 15
fondant covered & flowers & stuff
bow has couple's names on it...used edible images
royal piping

Gosh Irene, even when you do 'plain' you do it with flair. This is a beautiful 'plain old sheet cake"!!!!! Your friend must have been very pleased with the cake.

Wow, I agree with BarbaraK! This is beautiful...no way you can call this "just a plain sheet cake!"

That is a beautiful sheet cake

There is nothing 'plain' about that cake! It's gorgeous!

Nothing plain about that cake great job

Irene, since when do you do anything "plain"?

That is a beautiful cake. I cannot believe that it might be your first sheet cake. You astound me.

Hey, are you going to the FCI for the grapefruit thing on Saturday? I am registered, and will definitely be there.

Theresa

That's an absolutely gorgeous "plain" sheet cake.

If that's what plain is, I'm going to have to come up with a new adjective to describe my plain sheet cakes. Yours is fabulous.

Val

That's the fanciest "plain" cake I've ever seen. You did it proud! Beautiful work.

That is a beautiful plain cake. I'm sure they were pleased.

Hi guys!! Thank you so much!! I guess by plain I mean it wasn't stacked, shaped, or carved....my little hands need to work work work!!! The more I look at it now, though, the more I like it! It actually was a bit of a relief to get off without doweling and stuff for a change! Thanks to all of you!

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Originally Posted by tmriga


Hey, are you going to the FCI for the grapefruit thing on Saturday? I am registered, and will definitely be there.

Theresa

Hi T.....unfortunatley I'm knee deep in bridal shower plans for my only sister.....I think I've set the bar too high and now I'm paying for it!! Everyone expects to be wowed ....so I won't be going anywhere for the next 10 days! Meanwhile...I have BOTH my kids home sick with me today!

When I saw the title of this post and the author, I just said outloud........I know THIS ain't gonna be plain!!! You ALWAYS do such gorgeous work ~ so I knew it would be a breathtaking design!! (and it IS!!) I am sure they were thrilled, and I can't wait to see what you come up with for your sister!

That is beautiful, as I knew it would be.

Wow! Thats gorgeous!!!!

That cake is absolutely awesome! Is it fondant covered and piped in b/c and fondant accents? It really is a very nice "friend" cake!!!!! Where's my friends when I need em?

You need to look up the meaning of "plain" - This is absolutely beautiful!

Beautiful!!!! I wish my "plain" cakes looked like that

Nothing plain about that! It is beautiful as always

2sdae -

Haven't you figured it out yet? You are "the friend" that everyone goes to for cakes, just like Irene is where she lives, just like I am where I live.

Irene, enlighten me, where would you even put a ribbon around the bottom? Would you put it on, then pipe over it?

Theresa