This cake could also be tagged as the cake that nearly led to divorce/a breakdown. Its fair to say, it hasn’t been an easy week – sometimes being a mother of 3, running my own business just catches up with me. Matched with people making a LOT of demands on me, not returning my calls/emails and people letting us down, it has made for a stressful week.
Not the fault of the couple who ordered this cake though – they were completely lovely. Very organised with pictures of themselves, swatches of the correct tartan and detailed descriptions of how they saw the cake but with enough freedom to be creative.
The cake itself wasn’t without its problems – I had to remake the middle chocolate tier as it was a massive explosion in the oven. The blue dress just didn’t sit right the first time I made it so that got redone too and I nearly forgot the pinky sandals and french manicure on the lady – Yep, every little detail was included.
I did have some lovely moments with the cake though. The couple’s 9yo son said it was the best cake he had ever seen (He can come again!) and I just loved making the man’s beard.
Hope next week is a lot better. Do give a shout if you need any help!
I love the texture on the second tier, that must have taken you ages!
Thank you. Am hoping a good sleep will sort me out. Remind me to tell you about that middle tier when I see you!
Helen, this cake is stunning. I don’t know how you do it all – I struggle with out three girls to look after too! You are such a superstar. Hope next week is better x
Thank you Charlotte! You are a superstar yourself for always cheering me up x
Sadly no fabulous creations form me, but yours more than makes up for it. Stunning cake, love the frech manicure on the toes! Mich x
Aha! So glad you can see them! Thanks Mich x
Love it Helen the attention to detail is amazing 🙂 love his beard n glasses, always the little things that pull it together. I feel your pain I have two girls myself along with my own business n yes the stress is always there, but when a cake turns out like yours n you see the clients face light up it makes it all worth while 🙂
Fantastic cake – I’ve added mine but it is very amateur!
beautiful and so detailed, have linked my 2nd proud one 🙂 x
just had a quick look at your cake, its fab , so colourful 🙂