Carnival Time
My client and friend holds a HUGE combined birthday party each year for her three children who all have birthdays in October. This year's party theme was 'Carnival Time' with one additional child included who was unable to have a birthday party of his own. The result was a full sized, two-layer sheet cake with individual cake tents for each child and a myriad of carnival goodies on top. 'Popcorn' is made from marshmallows, carmel apple is a foam apple covered in fondant. Lollipop is a real candy confection. Carnival entry sign and tent banners were custom designed and printed on and inkjet printer onto cardstock. Cake is yellow sponge cake with traditional BC frosting. Accents were done in real candies such as Nerds, Ring Pops and gumballs.
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Buttons & Bows Monkey
Client requested a monkey cake incorporating the color purple for her daughter's 3rd birthday, with suggestions for the overall design but ultimately left to my discretion. Originally they requested purple chocolate flavored BC, but I just couldn't get the color to appear appetizing. I ended up with chocolate BC and banana pound cake inside. Purple was incorporated in the accents, all with fondant. Client's daughter was very pleased.
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Lady Gaga Doll Cake
Requested by client to do Lady Gaga doll cake for her 4 year old's birthday. Favorite colors were used and cake is strawberry with cream cheese frosting. Doll's face was painted with nail polish and hair was styled to resemble Lady Gaga's famous 'hair-bow.' Bodice is made of fondant. Sugar sheets on dress wilted in the Florida humidity and did not stay rigid as planned, but I felt the overall effect was still good. Client's daughter loved the cake!