I have a huge cake for this week’s #BakeoftheWeek from me. Last week was my first major week since re-opening my cake business, Aardvark Cakes. There was slight trepidation – Could I remember how to make cakes? Had I slowed down a lot? Would the customers be happy?
The answers are, happily, yes I can remember what to do – Some of my cakes last week were particularly challenging in terms of design and size but I really enjoyed it and thankfully all the recipients seem really happy. Phew! I have slowed down A LOT since I was doing several cakes a week regularly so by Thursday evening, I was more than a little frazzled. The washing had definitely piled up untouched, even the post lay unopened and my beloved IMac must have wondered where I had disappeared to. All good though, I had a really fulfilling and energising week. Bring on the next orders!
The cake I have chosen to display is one of 2 18th Birthday cakes I did last week. Am ombre cake both inside and outside. Not being able to cut into and see the 4 tiers of pink ombre sponge was a killer but on Saturday evening I got sent some brilliant pictures from the party showing the inside of the cake in all its glory.
The problem I found with this cake is that being 4 tiers high, it really needed dowelling and boards to support the lower tiers and prevent sagging. This would have spoiled the effect though so I had to chance it and cover the cakes, hoping it would travel ok and not collapse. It made the 20 minute cake journey no problem.
Woah that cake is just amazing. I love the ombrey effect
Thanks Jen – I’m really pleased with it. Love a good piping session x
As always, I am in AWE of your amazing icing skills. That cake is incredible! 🙂
Good luck with Aardvark cakes. H x.
Thank you! Its really easy piping though 🙂
Wow, what a fabulous cake. The colours are lovely and I would be a very happy girl of this was my birthday cake ????
Thank you – I would be happy if someone made me one of these too!
LOVE the ombre cake! Ladies, thank you for including my Coconut Cupcakes in the round up this week! 🙂
You are very welcome, Leigh – They were lovely looking cupcakes x
Congratulations for re-opening your cake business, that’s so exciting! 🙂 The cake is stunning, I love that icing technique – like little roses 🙂
Thanks Becca – Its all going well so far! I love the rose piping too 🙂
How exciting about the cake business! I think I would eat myself out of any profit if I did that haha.
That cake it beautiful too, such amazing icing.
Ha – Its funny, you don’t feel like eating cake when you are surrounded by so much. I pig out after they’ve been delivered though!
Wow Helen I adore your rose effect decoration. It is so pretty and has such a wow! factor. All the very best for your cake business lovely
And thank you for featuring my cake xx
You are very welcome, Jenny. 🙂
That birthday cake is simply gorgeous, so pretty and effective. You are clearly going to have some very happy customers 🙂
Angela x
Helen – I’m speechless!! (and if you ask my husband he’ll tell you it doesn’t happen often)
It’s one of the most beautiful cake I’ve seen
GORGEOUS !! I’m so jealous – I wish I could make it
Wow, your cake is a real stunner Helen. I’ve never managed to master piping which is a terrible admission for such an avid baker. Nice round-up of bakes too. Obviously forgot to enter – again!!!!
Hi Helen, first time on your site and what an introduction! I love the colours on this cake, there’s just something about the whole ombre effect! You’ve got serious skills!
I’m joining your Bake of the Week Linky party! Glad I saw your cake and popped in!
Always meant to try this rose buttercream technique, love how you’ve mixed with the ombre shading too!
That is a seriously beautiful cake! Almost too beautiful to cut into! That is some serious skill to perfect all those roses and especially in such a gorgeous ombre style! X
That is a seriously beautiful cake! Almost too beautiful to cut into! That is some serious skill to perfect all those roses and especially in such a gorgeous ombre style! Xx