Archive for December, 2009

First Unitarian Church Ordination Cake

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
First Unitarian Church Ordination Cake - Suzanne Marsh

First Unitarian Church Ordination Cake - Suzanne Marsh

The team that organized the ordination for Jennifer Debusk at the First Unitarian Church here in downtown San Jose were amazed by the first cake we made for them. This time we made enough cake for the whole large crowd that came to celebrate the ordination of Suzanne Marsh. This cake has rainbow baubles, the symbols of the church in the gold discs, a chalice topper, and the stole that the ordained ministers wear. We delivered the cake to the church and met Suzanne’s proud son. It’s a joy to be part of a momentous occasion.

Jeanne
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Custom House Cake

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

There’s no greater compliment than when the person that receives on our our cakes turns around and orders one. Denis’ wife ordered a First Communion Cake for their son and Darth Vader’s head for Denis’ birthday. So we were excited to hear from Denis.

Jack's First Communion Cake

Jack's First Communion Cake

Darth Vader Head Birthday Cake

Darth Vader Head Birthday Cake

Denis came in and we found out that he makes custom houses. He wanted us to make the cake version of the house he’s making. Am I the only one that thinks that’s funny?

It’s Christmas and the season of giving so we helped Denis give a custom house cake to the family that will soon live in the custom house that Denis is building. The cake house has no windows or doors so the kids can decorate their house just like a gingerbread house. We delivered the cake with tubes of decorator’s icing, decorating tips, and a sweet note for the kids. Nice gift!

Custom House Cake

Custom House Cake

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, surrounded by the ones you love and enjoying something sweet.

Jeanne
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Football Helmet Groom’s Cakes

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

I’ve talked to many people that watch the many cake shows on TV now: the original fun cake crew on Ace of Cakes, the loud and lovable family on Cake Boss, Kerry Vincent’s scathing critiques on Food Network Challenge, and the tallest cakes ever on Ultimate Cake Off. What’s one thing I see that I always wish I could do? Welding.

Some people are amazed at the tools that custom cake decorators are using now. I love all of the possibilities that come with each new skill we learn. So I called my jewelry expert, the Weirdgirl, for help with the facemask on a football helmet.

We had tried once before using wire that wasn’t welded. There’s many great things about this Steeler’s helmet with the overall helmet shape and logos for the Steelers and the NFL. The face mask had the shape, but the connections of the wires were bigger without welding.

Steelers Helmet Groom's Cake

Steelers Helmet Groom's Cake

The Weirdgirl, walked me thru welding and the facemask on the Texas A&M football helmet came out exactly as I hoped.

Texas A&M Football Helmet Groom's Cake

Texas A&M Football Helmet Groom's Cake

Texas A&M Football Helmet Groom's Cake at the Wedding Reception

Texas A&M Football Helmet Groom's Cake at the Wedding Reception

Now I just can’t wait for someone to order the San Francisco 49ers helmet.

Jeanne
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South Park Hell on Earth 2006 Acura Cake

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Whenever possible, when we make a cake based on a TV show or movie, we watch it to get a feel for the character or thing that we’re going to make. This cake if based on South Park’s episode “Hell on Earth 2006.” We knew the episode, but it’s just good research to sit back and laugh and remember it again. It’s a tough research job, but somebody has to do it. :)

South Park Hell on Earth 2006 Acura Cake

South Park Hell on Earth 2006 Acura Cake

In the episode, Satan is the star planning his special Halloween party like the girls from MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16″. Everything must be perfect, extravagant, and exactly like the most incredible party of his dreams. Only the special people are invited, dressed the way Satan wants, excited for the great reveal at midnight–a life-size Ferrari cake. Except the Ferrari was ruined, and Satan’s minions were only able to get a last minute life-size Acura cake. Satan is dressed up like Britney Spears as he whines about not getting everything he wanted for his party, screaming “It’s all about me!!!”

C'mon Helen

C'mon Helen

The crowd is disgusted by Satan’s tantrum, one guest saying “C’mon Helen, I’m suddenly not so hungry for Acura cake.” It’s then that Satan realizes he’s acting like the spoiled girls from “My Super Sweet 16″, apologizes and opens the doors to everyone because the party is only great with everyone there having fun with him.

It's All About Me!

It's All About Me!

Erin knows her husband, Adrain, so well. She knew he would love the dreaded Acura cake that looks like a cake piped in icing, against a backdrop of Satan’s Halloween party. Adrian’s face is beaming on the body of Satan, and Butters is dancing like a crazy boy. I just loved the excitement of Erin when we handed her husband’s birthday surprise cake to her. She sent us a wonderful email to let us know that Adrian loved it, too:

“My husband was so surprised! He loved the cake! The first thing he did was send pictures to all his friends and family, and they all loved it too! He didn’t want to cut or eat it because he said it was way too cool! He did finally cut it last night when a few members of his family came over to wish him a happy birthday, and he said it was delicious! He was also really psyched to see his cake on your website! He wanted me to tell you thank you so much, and that you are masters of your craft! Thank you for helping me make his birthday so special, I can’t tell you how much that means to me!”

Just seeing Erin’s excitement when she saw the cake was great. It means so much to hear that the birthday boy had a great birthday with the cake, too. Happy Birthday Adrian!

Jeanne
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