Sunday, August 23, 2009

Just Enough for a Small Gathering

The cake I designed this week was small and unfussy...but challenging due to its simplicity and clean lines. My kind and lovely bride wanted just enough cake for a small, intimate gathering of her family and friends. She had planned a Sunday morning wedding at the beach, followed by brunch on the patio of a beautiful venue...and requested dark chocolate cake hidden beneath ivory colored buttercream. She also knew she loved Phalaenopsis orchids and was hoping I could incorporate a few of them and some simple greenery into the design.

Here are the sugarpaste orchids and leaves while they are drying:







And the orchids once dusted and painted:



And dusting colors for the leaves:



And some photos of the final cake!





Congratulations to my lovely bride and her groom! It was such a pleasure to be a part of their wonderful celebration!
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6 comments:

Michael McCafferty said...

Jackie...

Absolutely amazing artistry!

I think it's great that you tell the story in photos. You have everything you need for an excellent magazine story on how you did it.

Jen Butler said...

Dang Jackie - that is one gorgeous cake!

SweetThingsTO said...

As always, your sugar flowers are just gorgeous!

medhadevdas said...

fantastic

h said...

well done, they look amazing!! what cutters did you use for the orchids and where can i get some? thanks

Jacqueline Butler said...

Hello "h"...you can find these cutters and veiners via Scott Woolley online. His site is www.cakesbydesign.cc Jacqueline