Something about the measuring of ingredients, mixing, and the wonderful smells that emit from the oven just makes my heart happy. For years, when I was stressed, or down, I would bake. Cookies, pies, cakes. Although I would eat some of what I make, I really get pleasure from seeing others enjoy the fruits of my labor.
Over the past year, I've been focusing on cakes.
I've worked with fondant for the first time, and started to work on sculpting with cake, too. So, when my little cousin requested an cake shaped like an octopus, I was up for the challenge.
The legs are fondant, the body of the octopus is rice crispy treats, and the cake is iced in butter cream.
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Check out what the rest of the class is showing here.
very cool!!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! I always wanted to be a baker and make fabulous wedding cakes, but sadly I don't have a single creative bone in my body.
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That is so cool! I agree--there is something about baking that is so soothing.
ReplyDeleteOMG! You can't hide creativity! WHAT was your little cousin's reaction? I mean..that is amazing. I am so impressed. And especially digging the rice krispy treat body. I love, love, love the suckers on the legs!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cakes! I love to bake, but I'm not a decorator.
ReplyDeletethat is awesome!! Looks tasty :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! I miss baking so much. My favorite thing to do with my daughter is bake, so this bed rest is cramping my style. ;)
ReplyDeleteCan you please enter some kind of baking contest, ASAP? Your talent is enviable!
Dang girl! You've definitely got the talent. If I remember correctly you bake as a side business, right?
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented baker you are--I enjoy baking so much more than cooking=) Suuuuper cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you all! :)
ReplyDeleteJoy ~ No, I don't bake for business on the side, although I have been toying with that idea.
Carrie ~ You know entering a contest, might be just what I need to keep my mind occupied for the next month!
Great cake! I am into cake decorating also. I want to try rice krispies soon. I am taking a topsy-turvy/whimsical cake class this weekend!
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That is so TOTALLY awesome!
ReplyDeleteIf I tell you when my birthday is, will your take the hint?
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That is so great! What a talent to have. You will be in demand now!
ReplyDeleteWow! Do you ship to Canada? My Beloved's birthday is coming up and I can't bake a cake to save my life!
ReplyDeleteI L-O-V-E it! So cute! Almost sad to have to cut in to it.
ReplyDeleteDang, my office is blocking your picture. I have to remember to check back when I get home! Sounds so cool!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed! Definitely enter some kind of contest! That is a great cake!
ReplyDeleteAhhh! Awesome! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou're a badass. Plain and simple.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly cool cake.
ReplyDeleteOMG, love. this. cake!!! So very cute!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY ICLW!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That cake looks AMAZING! Good work! I attempted to make a cake for my son's 6th birthday is July. While it looked OK and tasted great, it was a HUGE struggle. It was my first attempt at fondant. He loved it and that's all that matters. Even though I had a completely different picture in my head. Oh well, I'll try again. Just not when it's a special occasion...
*HUGS*