Last year, I took a few cake decorating courses at a local craft store and was very surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did. As I mentioned in the past, I can’t draw or paint my way out of a box and I assumed that this artistic ineptitude would cross over to cake decorating. Perhaps it’s because I was hopped up on sugar (had to taste the icing, you know – quality control), but the icing bag felt good in my hand. I also learned so much from the amazing community of decorators on Cake Central. So, as a quick foray away from my usual recipes, I thought I would share a few photos of my cake experiments with you. All figures and bows are made from fondant and the cake coverings are either done in buttercream or fondant.
I apologize in advance for the photos. We’ll leave it at that.
And, of course, there had to be a cake to celebrate one of the most highly anticipated American days – Superbowl Sunday. I still getting harassment from my Canadian friends. I promised to make up for it by making a big Stanley Cup cake when the Vancouver Canucks make it into the Stanley Cup finals.
I had a flurry of requests for birthday and confirmation cakes for teenaged girls. Since I have two little boys, I was more than happy to go girly.
If you’re a fan of the Twilight series, you’ll recognize the theme of the cake above.
And, of course, there had to be a cake to celebrate one of the most highly anticipated American days – Superbowl Sunday. I still getting harassment from my Canadian friends. I promised to make up for it by making a big Stanley Cup cake when the Vancouver Canucks make it into the Stanley Cup finals.
I started playing around with figures for various cakes. Believe me, I made many bizarre little creatures before I was able to shape something that looked like a recognizable person or animal. It brought me back to my Playdoh days, which primarily consisted of snakes and pancakes.
If you’re interested in seeing some mind-boggling cakes, check out some of my favorite sites:
Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes
Anne Heap of Pink Cake Box
Jen at Cake Wrecks – hilarious cake disasters by professional decorators
Lea Ann
These are extremely impressive! Beautiful.
Barbara Bakes
Wow – very impressive! They're fabulous! I didn't think cake decorating was for me either, but maybe I should give it a try.
Divina Pe
Wow, they look absolutely gorgeous. I'm staring to read the Twilight series. I'm reading book 1. I'm way to far behind. The last two photos are just hilarious. Super talent.
Bellini Valli
Woah, these are beautiful and all made with love.
Maria
What fun cakes! I don't have the patience for cakes, but glad other people do:) They are too cool to cut and eat though!
Tasty Eats At Home
These are awesome! I'm impressed.
janet
Those are wonderful, I love the cat on the yarn!!!
Natalie
Wow, I am so impressed!! I had no idea you were such a talented cake decorator. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Twilight cake!! It represents the book covers so well!!
lululu
wow, what a genius you are! everyone looks awesome!
and rite, u do need to make one for canucks! 😀
Jessie
that is extremely impressive, I wish I had your skill and patience. Beautiful cakes!
Jenn
Wow! Fantastic! Those are some wonderful cakes. You should open you cake business. Seriously. I've always wanted to try cake decorating, but I can barely frost a cake. lol.
The Duo Dishes
Love looking at all of these things. Cake decorating is not easy! You've done some fun projects for others.
KrisRishere
I find it hard to belive that a person with so called "artistic ineptitude" could do such beautiful work! Those are stunning. I wish I could do that 🙂
pegasuslegend
wow you are multi talented! very nice! I went to Chicago to Wiltons school and I know the work involved excellant!
Tasty Trix
Those are so cool! I adore the kitten with the ball of string.
Laura
Those are amazing. I love, love, love the kitten.
April Cavin
You have some serious cake skills! I love the one with the kitty and ball of yarn 🙂
Southern Grace Gourmet
These are so cute, I have hardly worked with fondant, I would love a cake decorating class!
CheapAppetite
All the cakes look great cookin canuck. My favorite is the last one. The ball of yarn with the cat on top. so cute.:)
Miranda
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You could make a HUGE living selling those beautiful cakes. I love them. You are very talented!!!
penny aka jeroxie
GOSH! I love them all. You are sooo creative.
Family Cuisine Food And Recipe
Well done. Thanks for sharing. Cheers !
TheChocolatePriestess
These are all so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing them. Around my house, I do the baking and come up with the ideas but my guys do the actual decorating.
Brie: Le Grand Fromage
Wow – those are very impressive cakes! You should be proud of your skills!
CookiePie
Fabulous cakes – you are so talented!!
Rachelle
Wow Totally amazing. I am just happy if I can get the cake cooked right.
Cooking Mama
Wow! I'm impressed! I think you've found a second calling. Beautiful! I think my favorite is the cat in the ball of yarn. How clever.
M.McKenzie
Wow, great collection of decorative cakes! My brother is a cake maker in Regina, Sask. It still boggles my mind on the creativity that cake makers present in the their eatable work.
Sally McCormick
Love the Zebra Cake!
It's one that would definetly catch your eye at a cake decorating competition!
My Little Space
I guess it worth though to pay for the Cake Decoration Classes to come out with such creative features out of the cakes! Congrats.
My Little Space
By the way, how much is the joining fee? I wish we have such kind of cooking classes here!
DCRose
You are very talented and creative. Awesome job. Every one. Do you want to exchange links and badges?
Kylyssa Shay
Beautiful cakes! I've linked to your blog at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fondant-for-Amateurs/337198483717
Kendal Taylor
cant wait!
Kris
I am looking for someone to make a cake for my sons bday. Do you do this? If so please contact me. Thanks